Rainbow Pres donates a large part of our Missions budget to local benevolence
ministries. In this way, the needs of the community can be met in the
most efficient way. We also have many members who are passionate about
serving regularly in these ministries. As a result, people at Rainbow
feed the hungry, help those in crisis pregnancy, conduct Bible clubs,
take meals to the sick or home bound and reach out to children at risk.
The ministries we support are listed below with links to their
websites.
We invite you to join us in serving Etowah County! Call
the church office for more info (256-442-3440) or click on the links to
visit these websites.
This
organization coordinates the efforts of the Gadsden area ministries to
serve a hot meal to the needy every week day. Rainbow Presbyterian has 2
different teams who regularly serve with Way of the Cross. To get
involved, contact Jan Watts, Ben Connally or the church office at
256-442-3440.
The
free clinic works to provide free medical care to the most needy in our
area. They have doctors and nurses who volunteer their time to diagnose
and advise treatments. The clinic also provides free medication for
some conditions. For more information contact Donni Wadsworth or the
church office at 256-442-3440.
This
is a wonderful service that delivers hot meals to the needy and
homebound for a modest fee. The food is prepared at Riverview Regional
Medical Center and is delivered by local volunteers. This service
provide nutritious food and a daily point of contact for those who might
otherwise be isolated and hungry. For more information, contact Carmela
Garcia or Ben Connally.
At
our local level, these Bible Clubs are conducted by caring adults at
some of our area elementary schools. The children receive love, support
and positive gospel instruction from loving adults. Several of our
members conduct clubs in the Gadsden area. To get involved, contact
Martha Knight, Caroline Connally, or the church office at 256-442-3440.
RPC
provides financial and prayer support for the Young Life Ministry in
the Gadsden area which reaches out to Etowah County youth For more
information contact Elliott Propes or the church office.
This
ministry provides valuable support for women who have are pregnant and
need support. Rainbow provides financial assistance to the Center and
members donate needed supplies.
Provides food, clothing
and shelter for those in need. RPC gives financially and with prayer to
support the good work that the Salvation Army does all year round. At
Christmas, our church body stuffs stockings for needy children along
with volunteering to “Ring the Bell” during their Christmas fundraising
season.
This
local ministry provides food, clothing, educational supplies and some
financial assistance to struggling families in our area. RPC supports
this ministry financially and with prayer.