Taking the Next Step

Where/When:  Wherever and whenever we are needed! We go on trips to different campgrounds and areas effected by natural disasters as well as doing local projects to reach out to our community!

Who:  Anyone who isn’t afraid of a little hard work and is willing to help others!

What: We have a team that regularly takes trips to help with different construction type projects for individuals and families in need as well as working with different Christian campgrounds and schools.

Why:  We seek to show the love of God through helping with projects for those who need it. We also want to take care of campgrounds and other places that are dedicated to bringing people to Jesus so they can continue working for the Kingdom.

Where/When: Our team meets monthly at the church every first Tuesday of the month! We also have a special emphasis every second Sunday during Sunday morning small groups at 9:30am.

Who:  Anyone with a heart for missions locally or globally!

What: Our NMI team meets once per month to promote and support missions locally and globally. We partner with the district and the general church to reach the world with the gospel message. Scan the QR code for a comprehensive list of what we do!

Why:  The mission of the Church of the Nazarene is “To make Christlike disciples in the nations”. We partner with our district and global NMI teams to accomplish mission in our local context and all over the world.

Where/When:  Our church puts together a team to serve lunch every Wednesday from roughly 11am-1pm. Christ’s Table is located at 28 S 6th Street, Zanesville, Ohio.
 
Who: Anyone 13+ willing to serve food to those in need. 8-12 year old’s can come with a parent/guardian.

What:  Christ’s Table is a nonprofit in Zanesville that we partner with to help serve those in need in the Zanesville area. They serve and deliver thousands of hot meals every week. We help by serving once per month.

Why: We are called to show the love of God by caring for the poor and needy around us. Christ’s Table is just one way in which we can do this. 

Where/When: Our church is happy to be hosting West Muskingum Lifewise! They currently have classes in our building on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the school day with the potential to add more!
 
What:  LifeWise Academy is a program that provides biblical teaching and instruction during school hours. “Protected by a Supreme Court ruling, LifeWise works with public schools to integrate a Bible class into their weekly class schedule. The LifeWise plug-and-play model is flexible so that any community can offer Bible education to their public school students during school hours.”

Why: The reasoning behind LifeWise is simple. Students need the word of God. As a local congregation we partner and support this program to help spread the Good News with as many students as possible. 

Where/When:  Every fall starting in mid-August we host an Upward basketball and cheerleading program. Planning and recruitment begins in July with practices beginning in August and games in October and November.
Who:  To be a coach all you need is to enjoy working with and teaching students. You don’t even need to know much about the sport-we can teach you that!

What: Upward sports in an opportunity for our students and students from the community to partake in a sports program that not only furthers their talents and abilities but teaches them about Christ.

Why:  We hope to reach students through basketball and cheerleading, giving them the opportunity to grow athletically and spiritually. 

Where/When:  Currently, our apartment ministry meets every first Saturday in the meeting area of Fairway Vista Apartments in Nashport. However, we hope to expand the ministry to Eagleview Apartments right near the church!

Who: Anyone who enjoys working with children and desires to spread the Gospel.

What: Volunteers help with any set up and help run games, crafts, lessons, and food! There are multiple ways to get involved!

Why:  We hope to share and show the love of God to the kids and families in these apartments as one way that we reach out to our community. 

What:  HOPE pantry supplies diapers and formula for those in the Zanesville area who find themselves in need. We are looking for people to help support this ministry through giving, helping make packages, and delivery when necessary.  

Where/When: Packaging and pick-up takes place at the church with pick-ups generally scheduled from 6-7:30pm on Wednesdays. Depending on the need we also sometimes deliver in the Zanesville area. 

Who:  Anyone willing to help young families in their time of need.

Why: We seek to show the love of God to those who find themselves in need by providing essentials for babies and toddlers. 

                                  We need your help!                                 

     We are looking for anyone who enjoys sports and would be willing to help us get something started!

                             What is sports ministry?                             

We are actively looking to start up sports ministry at the church. A sports ministry would provide a place for people of all ages to come and get active and connected. Our goal is to create a space that we can connect with others in our community.
We have a pickleball group that meets in the fall/winter but we are always looking for more opportunities!