Local + Global Missions
Who we are
Our Missions ministries exist to know God and make Him known by activating the local church body into our calling to make disciples in Long Beach and around the world.
Our Local Missions ministries exist to Know God and Make Him Known by activating the local church body into our calling to meet the Great 8 needs in our community. At Arbor Road we desire to put our faith into action (James 2:15-17) by caring for the Great 8 needs in our community.
So what are the Great Eight?
In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus calls Christians to care for the Hungry, Thirsty, Stranger, Naked, Sick, and Imprisoned and James 1:27 calls us to care for the Widow, and Orphan.
We know 8 is a lot to memorize, so we made it a little bit easier. Take the first letter from each and you get the acronym: WHO IS SNT?
It’s kind of a trick question, the answer is Jesus, and US! Jesus was sent to be a perfect example and sacrifice for our sins and to reconcile us back to God the Father. He was also sent for the Great Eight. We are in no way saviors, but we get to act as the hands and feet of Jesus in the world today.
Great Eight Ministries
Widowed
Adored Ministry
Our Adored Ministry at Arbor Road Church is a ministry to women who have been widowed.
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We host about 4 events a year to promote community and to love on our ladies and also have a handyman team ready to help meet physical needs like changing a lightbulb, painting a door, or providing a meal after a surgery.
Get involved:
Are you a widow with needs or do you know someone who should be invited to our next event? Let us know by emailing abbydejong@arborroad.com
Are you a recent widow or widower? We are here for you! Click here to learn more about getting involved in our grief share group to find support.
Orphaned
Orphan, Foster Care, and Sanctity of Life Ministries
Our orphan/foster care ministry consists of local partnerships and hands-on teams that help to care for children and their families.
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We partner with Olivecrest, His Nesting Place, and have an on-campus common cause (prayer, education, and action) group regarding the Sanctity of Life.
Get involved:
For more information about volunteering with any of these ministries email amberlymeiter@gmail.com
Imprisoned
Jail Ministry
We partner with local missionary, Chaplain Sandra Evans, who works at the Women’s Jail in Lynwood.
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Get involved:
We are looking for volunteers to help run ministry services with Sandra, in the jail, on the Second Sunday of each month.
View this information packet for more information about jail ministry
Email Abbydejong@arborroad.com to start the application process!
Hungry | Thirsty | Naked
Homeless Ministry
Our Homeless ministry is three-fold: we have an on-campus food pantry, provide lift kits for those in need, and partner with local ministries to help care for the community.
1: Food Pantry
We have an on-campus food pantry stocked with pre-packed boxes of non-perishables.
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Get involved:
Bring donations in during yearly food drives or help us pack boxes at our annual box packing.
Have a need or know a need? Come by the church during office hours to pick up a box!
2: Lift Kits
Lift kits are bags of essentials that are perfect to keep in your backpack or car for when you see someone in need.
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Get involved:
Lift kits can be picked up in the church lobby or you can make your own bags to have on hand! Donate items for lift kits at the link below, or grab a group of friends or small group and host a lift kit party.
3: Local Partnerships
Local Ministries that we partner with to care for the community.
Long Beach Rescue Mission
We have a team that leads chapels at Long Beach Rescue Mission on the first Thursday of every month.
Get involved:
If you are interested in joining the team email abbydejong@arborroad.com
Lydia House
We have a team that serves at the Lydia House, which is a shelter for women and children in Long Beach! This team is only open to women, as male volunteers are not allowed at the facility.
Get involved:
If you are interested in joining the Lydia House team, please email Jamie at jamiekugelberg@gmail.com
More Local Partnerships
We also partner with Kingdom Causes Bellflower, Jesus Food, and Precious Lamb Preschool who serve our homeless neighbors.
Get involved: For more information about volunteering with any of these ministries, email amberlymeiter@arborroad.com
Sick
Prayer Team + Pastoral Care
We have a prayer team and pastors who are able to come to home or hospital visits.
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Get involved:
For more information or to request help, please call the church office.
Stranger
Local Partnerships
We serve the stranger, foreigner, and unchurched in our community through local partnerships.
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We partner with Cal State Long Beach’s International Student Ministry, CRU, Decision Point, Strongtower Ministries, Mexican Medical, Gideons, and Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.
Get involved:
For more information about volunteering with any of these ministries email amberlymeiter@arborroad.com
Ongoing Prayer Needs
Join us in praying for our local and global missions by viewing our prayer list here.
Interested in Local Missions?
For more information about the Great 8 Email amberlymeiter@arborroad.com or abbydejong@arborroad.com or follow @arborroadmissions on Instagram.
Meet the Outreach Team
Isaac Swaney
Local + Global Missions Intern
Ashleigh Dellos
Global Missions Ministry Associate
Amberly Meiter
Pastor of Missions
Abby DeJong
Assistant Pastor of Local Missions
