
Our mission is to provide an environment of people helping people by extending the love, comfort, and compassion of Jesus Christ to those who are in need so that they can come to know Him and move forward in their relationship with Him. We want to provide a community of people who are positioned to help you through your difficult times.
Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) tells us: "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Matthew 25:40 (NKJV) tells us: "Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me."
Our areas of ministry are:
Hospital Visitation
A ministry that provides a team of people gifted to provide visits to those who are hospital confined for the purpose of showing God's love to the patient and family in words and prayer and to help support them spiritually and emotionally in their time of physical difficulty.
If you know of someone who is in a local hospital and would like a visit from this team, please call 434.525.7481, ext 314, and leave a message with your name and phone number, and the name of the person, what hospital and room they're in, how long they are expected to be in the hospital, and the reason they are there.
Meals
A ministry established to provide meals for individuals or families experiencing a time of need due to daily disruption during an extended illness, hospitalization, or loss of a loved one.
Medical Emergencies
A team of professionals volunteering to provide onsite medical assistance to anyone needing urgent medical attention during scheduled services at Blue Ridge Community Church.
Prayer
A team of individuals understanding the need for prayer and committed to pray for the needs of the body and their loved ones through an established prayer chain. (To submit an emergency prayer request, click here).
Jail Ministry
A team of volunteers trained to assist in teaching life skill classes for the men's and women's Progressive Release Program at the Lynchburg Adult Detention Center.
CRISIS MINISTRIES
The following CPR ministries are available to respond to times of financial need by providing services designed to bridge the gap between crisis and stability.
Benevolence
A team of staff members and financial advisors trained to review and evaluate the appropriate assistance given to individuals during a time of need or crisis with the goal of providing assistance that will best support the individual during the crisis and guide them to stability and independence.
Home Repair
A team of people volunteering their skills to provide minor and medium home repairs with the intent of making homes inhabitable and safe.
Moving
A ministry that offers caring volunteers who assist in the physical labor of moving when an individual would otherwise be unable or would have difficulty with accomplishing a local move.
Food Bank
A ministry established to provide food supplementation to individuals or families who are unable to provide for the physical nourishment of their family.
Clothes Pantry
A ministry established to provide gently-used clothes to individuals and families in need.
Please send an email if you have questions or need assistance in any of the above areas.