Outreach Opportunities
Local and Global Partnerships are Fellowship’s community outreach and missions ministries, respectively. We chose “partnerships” because it best describes our vision for mutually-beneficial relationships. The term “outreach” is often perceived as a one-way transaction---a person of means helping a person in need. As followers of Jesus Christ, however, we want to consistently engage in partnerships or give-and-take relationships. We have an abundance to offer and humbly recognize our own need for others. This can be seen in our relationship with God. He gives us forgiveness, salvation, freedom, education, wealth, etc. in order for us to contribute toward the advancement of His kingdom.
Find Local and Global outreach opportunities below. Join a Short Term Mission Team, or Partner with a Missionary (at home, or abroad).
Haiti Disaster Relief Fund
We’ve established a “Haiti Disaster Relief” fund to collect donations for Haiti relief efforts. Those who want to give to this fund can do so either by check payable to Fellowship Dallas (earmarked “Haiti Disaster Relief”) or by giving to this option on our website (Click Here to Give Online). The money collected will be used (a) in connection with our own efforts in Haiti, and/or (b) to support the relief work of one or more reputable Christian organizations doing proven and effective work in Haiti, such as Samaritan’s Purse (www.samaritanspurse.org). Contact Executive Pastor, Tommy Shelton, at if you have any questions.
Haiti Relief Team
We’re in dialogue with CrossWorld (www.crossworld.org) about taking a team from Fellowship to get involved in the front lines work going on in Haiti. Our connection with CrossWorld is Jeff Baker who has been involved at Fellowship for many years. Jeff was born in Port-au-Prince and spent much of his youth in Haiti. Members of his family, including his parents, have been working with CrossWorld in Haiti for over 50 years. We were hoping the team could go as soon as February but CrossWorld and Guy Marseille, one of our Fellowship Partners who is Haitian, have counseled us to wait until they have more time to organize and prepare for our team. We’re now hoping it might be possible to go in March. If you or someone you know is seriously interested in being part of this team, please contact Global & Local Partnerships Pastor, Ryan Schwanke, at .
Fellowship Students Helping Haiti
Our students and their parents have the opportunity to donate money to send much needed clothing, food and medical supplies to Haitians in need. The money will be used to help send a container of these items on February 19. This effort is in partnership with Fairhaven Children's Home in Covington, Louisiana. Our students have worked with Fairhaven during their summer mission trips to New Orleans. For more information, contact Student Ministries Pastor, Mike Heinz, at .
Refugee Empowerment Pathway
Be an ambassador to those who have received refuge in this country by serving and getting to know one person or family.
The Refugee Empowerment Pathway (REP) is a 12-week class preparing refugee participants to be successful in a new world, by helping them build connections through Richland College and in American small groups.
26 Refugee Empowerment Pathway (REP) graduates celebrated with family, friends and many from Fellowship on December 13, 2009. They completed a difficult program where they learned key character traits including “Just Do It”(taking personal responsibility), “How Can I?” (having a positive attitude) and “First Things First” (time management). In addition, they are now enrolled at Richland College for English and vocational training.
Now just one essential element is lacking . . . Christian community. If you are in a small group, would you consider welcoming one of our REP graduates into your group? If you are not in a small group, would you consider joining a group with a few of our REP graduates. They all speak basic English, have transportation and have demonstrated their commitment to personal development. Contact Ryan Schwanke at to participate.
Angel Food Pantry
Connect with people at a point of need by providing food, resources, and a listening ear to those who visit the food pantry.
Our pantry provides food and encouragement for free or discount. Food pantry is open Tuesday to Friday from 9 to 11 am. Angel Food orders are paid for by the middle of the month and delivered the last Saturday of month. Contact Tony Harding at to participate.
Kids-on-the-Go
A neighborhood block-party initiative designed to help families live out God’s mission in their very own front yard! The block-party allows a family to build relationships with other families in their neighborhood in a non-threatening environment. The goal of establishing relationships is to bless the community and demonstrate the brilliant light of God’s love and grace to others. Fellowship families host the block-parties on Sunday mornings from 10:30 to 12:15 in their front yard. The block-party consists of a petting zoo, bounce house, arts/crafts, face painting, snow-cones, nachos, sports and a family life skit. A team of volunteers from Fellowship partner with the host family to implement this missional initiative!
For more information about hosting a Kids-on-the-Go block-party initiative in your neighborhood or serving on the support team, please contact Seth Watson at or 972-413-5203.
Kids for Kids
The simple loan of six goats to a family for two years transforms the life of a child. Goat’s milk is often the only source of protein, minerals, and vitamins, and the offspring provide a basic livelihood when there is nothing else to sell. Beneficiaries of the Kids for Kids’ Animal Loan Program sign a contract with the village Animal Loan Committee – whose members are chosen by the community and trained in record keeping and animal husbandry - to care for these animals in trust for the whole village. They cannot sell them during the two year loan period and they have to care for them.
The children of Fellowship Dallas have partnered with Kids for Kids to help raise money for goats for the villagers. Please contact Paulette Cooper at or call 214-739-4630 for additional information or to partner with us.
Conrad High School Mentoring
Encourage students once per week during lunch. Contact Sam Tyson at to participate.