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Outreach Ministries

Impacting our community, society and world with Christ’s love


Alpha

Alpha is an opportunity for people of all backgrounds, religions, and viewpoints to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, non-threatening, friendly setting. The course is a 10-week examination of the Christian faith. Forest Brook runs the Alpha program in the fall and again in the winter. Sessions are held on Monday evenings and include dinner and a video presentation, followed by open discussion and questions. 

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the good news of God's love. This program of Samaritan's Purse is a great opportunity for people of all ages at FBCC to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way by getting involved in a simple, hands-on mission project. During the month of October, shoe boxes are packed with small toys, school supplies and personal items and are later shipped to needy children around the world.

Missions Awareness Sundays

Several times a year, a Sunday is set aside to focus on local and worldwide missions. Our goal is to increase awareness of and highlight the efforts of missionaries and mission organizations within our congregation, our community and worldwide. A special speaker, educational displays and a multicultural potluck luncheon are all part of these special events.

Short-term Mission Trips

 Each year we plan at least one short term mission project. These life changing experiences give team members the opportunity to show love in a practical way and see God's work in another

Missions Support 

At Forest Brook we believe that we are all sent to be Christ’s witnesses and to extend His mission in the world. We support several missionaries who have committed their hearts to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ in other parts of the world:

  • Sonia & Arnel Berana - Lucena, Philippines
  • Armaah Amarkai - Ghana, West Africa
  • Robin’s Nest Orphanage & the Comfort Hall Community - Montego Bay area, Jamaica
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We also support the following local missions:

  • Pregnancy Help Centre of Durham
      • Extending the love of God to people who may be distressed due to pregnancy.  Director: Kathy Michel
  • The Refuge
      • Transforming the lives of homeless and street youth in Durham. Director: Clarence Keesman
  • Sanctuary 
      • A welcoming community where people who are poor, homeless or excluded are particularly valued. Director: Greg Paul
  • Toronto City Mission
      • Demonstrating God’s love in tangible ways by living among the families of our city’s poor communities and partnering with others to achieve positive change in peoples' lives. Director: Andy Schell
  • Teen Challenge
    • Year-long residential recovery centres, in London(men)and Aurora (women) for those struggling with drug addiction. Director: Garry Cox
    World Teams
    Outreach to primarily mexican farm workers in Durham region. Coordinators: Joe & Marg Nesci
    Youth Unlimited, Launch Project
    A program that walks along young, innovative leaders as they birth their Kingdom dreams. Director: Carl Nash
    Urban Promise
    Exists to proclaim the love of Jesus, and to express it thru the educational, social and spiritual development of children, youth and families in government housing. (Jeremy & Jessica Reurich)
    Camp Mini-Yo-We
    Year-round Christian camp in Muskoka rea. Boy's Camp Director: Ethan Clark

    If you would like more information about our Outreach ministries contact Jamie Holbrook.