outreach ministry 

The Way's Fifth Sunday Offerings Ministry -
Megan Ammann, a regular visitor to The Way and second-year seminary student at Brite Divinity School will be our guest on Sunday, March 30^th.  She will preach about hunger and poverty in the United States—especially in our very own community. As this is a Fifth Sunday, please bring an offering of non-perishable food items to be given to a local food bank.

Communities In Schools Dallas Region Seeking Volunteers
With the help of community volunteers, CISDR has been serving students across the Dallas region providing individualized academic support, training, prevention and early intervention services in the school setting to more than 375,000 students over the past 23 years. Volunteers spend one hour a week tutoring students or serving as mentors to provide the vital one-on-one relationship with a caring adult that some children often are lacking in their lives. One time volunteer opportunities are also available to help with special events or to be program speakers.
During the 2006-2007 school year, CISDR provided direct individual support to 7,827 students and other services to more than 29,000 at-risk students and their families across the region. Of these students, 98% stayed in school rate; 90% improved in academics, behavior and/or attendance; and 90% of eligible seniors graduated.

To volunteer, call Carolyn Bullard at 214-827-0955 ext 229 or email her at carolynb@cisdallas.org

Past Missions

Friends of Hope Day Camp - February 2 
On Saturday, February 2^nd, The Way and Northway did something great.  We shared in a day that was life-giving and life-changing for all involved.  Friends of Hope is a day camp for survivors of brain injury through Baylor Hospital’s Institute for Rehabilitation.  Our own Sean Carter is part of Friends of Hope, and we hosted the gathering at our church.
Dr. Mary Carlile, of the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, started Friends of Hope in 2005 as a way to get the community more involved with the survivors of brain injury.  Their mission is to “unite the community and brain injury survivors in a faith-based atmosphere, providing support and information to encourage a vision of hope.”  That is what we will do together on February 2^nd. 
Our day will started with a blessing and a light breakfast.  Then we moved on to singing, testimonials, games, crafts, and more table fellowship during lunch.  One of the hallmarks of the Friends of Hope day camp is that volunteers are paired with campers throughout the day.  This is when the camp lives up to its name as friendships are formed and hope grows.
Chances are we will do this again, so you can plan now to be part of our next Friends of Hope team.

Family Gateway - Sunday, December 30^th
The Way brought diapers, formula and other baby supplies to be given to Family Gateway as our Fifth Sunday Offering.  Family Gateway has served families in crisis in Dallas County since 1986.  They provide transitional housing, counseling, training, and a comprehensive continuum of services to families with children experiencing homelessness.  Their ministry restores dignity, stability, and self-sufficiency to the families they serve.

Adam’s Animals - July 29, 2007
On July 29, The Way continued our Fifth Sunday Offerings by collecting new stuffed animals for Adam’s Animals. All children hospitalized in the Dallas area receive an Adam’s Animals to comfort them while they are away from home.

Communities in Schools - April 29, 2007
On April 29 we will collected school supplies, prayed over them, and donated them to Communities in Schools.
Share an Hour... Shape a Life
Would you be willing to give one hour a week to change the life of a child? Volunteer as a tutor or mentor for a child in elementary, middle or high school - for one hour a week and you can help shape a child's life. Opportunities to volunteer are offered through Communities in Schools Dallas Region, Inc. in 57 schools on Dallas, Collin and Ellis counties.
During the 2005-2006 academic year, CISDR provided one-on-one case management to 6,848 students. Of those students, 98% stayed in school, 90% improved their academics, attendance and/or behavior, and 90% of eligible seniors graduated.
Volunteers can provide academic support, encouragement, and a listening ear to at risk children in our communities. Helping a child can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Jesus showed us the value God places on children in Mark 10:13-16, where He rebuked the disciples for trying to keep the children from Him and said, "to such belongs the kingdom of God." As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to reach out to the children in our communities.

If you would like to part of a group project, consider volunteering at their annual Gala on Saturday, May 19 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.  This year’s theme is “HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD, A Red Carpet Affair.”  The Communities in Schools volunteers are needed to help set up for on Saturday afternoon.  Volunteers will also be needed during the event itself.  Dinner will be provided!  Members of The Way community are encouraged to volunteer as your schedule allows.  This will be a fun way to work together as we meet our goal of serving Communities in Schools with our time, talent, and treasure.
If you would like to volunteer or for more information about Communities in Schools Dallas call Carolyn B., Volunteer/Community Relations Manager at 214.827.0955 ext 229.

Vacation Bible School Workday - Saturday, May 26, 2007
Once again members of The Way community spent a fun day helping to prepare our worship space for Vacation Bible School. We helped to build and decorate the village by "The Sea in Galilee" transforming our worship space.

Honduras Mission - May 22 - June 3, 2007
Visit the Honduras Site!

Jarvis Christian College - July 28-30, 2006
Phase II of our Centennial Celebration
Jarvis, located 96 miles from Dallas, is a small private, four-year, historically black, fully accredited, liberal arts institution. Our goal is for 100 of us to travel to Jarvis the weekend of July 28-30. This will be a partnership event with a team from Jarvis matching most of the Northway teams. During this all-church work weekend, we will be preparing an unoccupied men's dorm for occupancy this fall. Come for a day or the whole weekend, but please lend a hand. Sign up sheets are at the welcome center. Room and board is provided.

Habitat for Humanity - August 26, 2006

Vacation Bible School Workday - July 8, 2006
On Saturday, July 8th, members of The Way community spent a fun day helping to prepare our worship space for Vacation Bible School on July 17 - 21. We helped to build and decorate 7 10x10 booths for the marketplace in Bethlehem Village and make costumes for the children to transform our worship space into a "Holy Land Adventure".