Family Worship & Outreach Centre

GATE 3:16 CHURCH SERVICE / OUTREACH

LOCATION: Gate 3:16 (64 Albany St, Oshawa)

We lead a service with worship, a message, prayer and then share a meal together on Sunday afternoons at Gate 3:16 in Oshawa. Gate 3:16 is "a drop-in centre [that] attracts people of all ages, cultures, and life situations. The Gate seeks to show God's love to a broken world by creating a Christian atmosphere of friendship and understanding"

Please contact the office at office@familyworshipcentre.com or 905-434-2876 if you are interested in making a donation towards this outreach ministry.

bus Ministry

DATE(S): One Sunday each month

CONTACT: Email

Free bus transportation for families living in the Lomond, Malaga and Lakeview communities in south Oshawa to attend our morning church service. Our services have a time of worship music, a message, and kids programs (Sunday School) for ages 0-12. Every family that attends will also receive a food hamper of groceries to take home. We kindly ask that everyone RSVPs so we know how many families will be attending.

For more information and to RSVP for the next Bus Sunday here.

SUSPENDED until further notice due to Covid-19 restrictions (join us online instead)

Food Hampers

DATE(S): Bus Sundays

CONTACT: Church Office

Partnering with Feed the Need in Durham, we are able to provide a bag of groceries for families who attend the Bus Sunday service (come on the bus or drive in from south Oshawa) and appreciate the extra help. Each month families will receive either a bag of groceries (food hamper) or will receive a meal following the service. Note: Food hampers are not given out on all Bus Sundays. A meal following the service or a gift card may be used instead.

SUSPENDED until further notice due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Seniors' outreach

DATE(S): First Sunday every month, Following our morning service

LOCATIONS: Strathaven Lifecare Centre and Marnwood Life Care Centre

CONTACT: Church Office

We bring some hope and smiles to the residents of two nursing homes in Bowmanville.

Join our team of volunteers as we lead a hymn sing, share a devotional and enjoy some fellowship with these dear members of our community.

SUSPENDED until further notice due to Covid-19 restrictions

TORONTO Inner City Outreach

DATE: Saturday afternoons (quarterly)

CONTACT: Church Office

We partner with Cornerstone (an outreach ministry of Church in the City) by providing a hot meal and a caring environment to our neighbours in need in the Regent Park area of downtown Toronto. We are serving desserts (pies), juice, tea and coffee, and donations of desserts are always appreciated. We meet at Family Worship Centre at 2:00 PM to carpool to Toronto together. This is an incredible and eye-opening experience - if you would like to volunteer to serve, please contact us.

SUSPENDED until further noticed due to Covid-19 restrictions

GLOBAL MISSIONS

Our goal is to help existing missionaries and new initiatives. This year, we are honoured to be supporting the following countries and missionaries:

COSTA RICA - Cetrulo Family

CUBA - Chuck Price/Reapers in the Rain

EL SALVADOR - John & Audrey Van Belle

ROMANIA - Jenn and Razvan Iacob

UGANDA - Laura Benson