Missions

The ministry touches the lives of many people who are experiencing pain, illness and suffering. Overseen by the Rochester Church of Christ in Rochester, Minnesota, the Hands of Compassion ministry is a missions minded, benevolent work.  Located at House of Compassion, 840 West Center St., Rochester, Minnesota 55902, 507-289-6025.

No charges are imposed upon people staying in the house; however affordable contributions are accepted and appreciated. The house is located within walking distance of the Mayo Clinic. Visit horochester.com for more information.

​The residential environment, staffed by Christian house parents and counselors, offers counseling, love, acceptance and, most of all, hope to teens and their families. The program is integrated with an Indiana approved, on-site, year-round school providing students with recognized credits. With a combined 50 years of experience of providing for the needs of today’s families, troubled teens and their families have assurance they don’t have to face their struggles alone.

FMSC’s mission:  “Feeding God’s starving children hungry in body and spirit.”

Donations given by people fund the meals’ ingredients.  Volunteers hand-pack the meals.  These meals are then donated to FMSC food partners around the world, “where kids are fed and lives are saved!”  More than 90 percent of the donations received are dedicated to feeding kids in need. To learn more about FMSC, donate, or volunteer, please visit fmsc.org.

For Adoption information visit: theadoptionhub.org or call 406.257.0868. “Adopt a Child’s Heart and Give Them Yours…Save, Love, Nurture and Help Provide for an Orphan Child.”

They are a non-profit corporation, tax-exempt from state and federal income taxes under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c)(3).  They have fifteen employees, which consists of office staff, a warehouse crew, and five men who travel across the country telling local congregations about the work of the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort.  The unpaid volunteer workers and volunteer truck drivers are the secret to the success of the organization. To learn more go to disasterreliefeffort.org.

This is done primarily through several Summer Youth camp sessions for kids aged 9 thru high school.  The camp sessions are held on 450-acres of forest near the town of Black River Falls, in central western Wisconsin.  Campers at WCYC participate in non-denominational Bible classes, singing, and devotionals.  The staff members know that the best way to teach about God’s love is to lead by example.  Staff members seek to live out what they teach.  Among the fun, the counselors work hard at demonstrating Jesus to campers.  The goal at WCYC is to give youth an experience of God’s care for them that is exciting and memorable. To learn more go to wcyc.org.

BCBC is overseen by the Elders of the Crystal Lake Church of Christ in Crystal Lake, Illinois.  The summer session spends a week in Bible study and fellowship with young people from throughout the Upper Midwest. Spiritual activities include Bible study, singing, and prayer.  Other activities include archery, crafts, volleyball, hiking, canoeing, swimming, and so much more!  There is a well-equipped nature center; and campers may use several of the telescopes in the Hobbs Observatory. To learn more click here.