"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me."
Matthew 25:35
We outreach to the homeless, also known as our “invisible neighbors”. This was accomplished through the monthly Nomadic Shelter Events, in conjunction with Redwood Gospel Mission, and held at Windsor Christian Church. We appreciated the support of Windsor Christian Church members, family and friends this past year through testimonies, music, refreshments, meals and desserts at all of the Nomadic Events during this past year.
Nomadic Shelter Events
Nomadic Shelter operates during the winter months utilizing churches throughout Sonoma County to temporarily house 15-20 guests each night from October-April. The program offers an opportunity to offer love, hope, a warm, safe place to sleep for the night along with a meal. The guests range in age and are both men, women, and occasionally children.
Windsor Christian Church hosts these events the 4th Friday of the month. We use the first floor of the educational building, and typically set up at 5:00pm. Guests arrive at 6:15pm. Volunteers are welcome to assist in setting up tables and chairs, supplying food, help in serving, or participating in the meal. It is a blessing to those in attendance to interact and fellowship with our guests, get to know them, and allow them to share their stories. The evening consists of a time of prayer, devotional, dinner, and cleanup. Additionally, the Redwood Gospel Mission provides 2 chaperones to oversee and stay with the guests.
Windsor Christian Church hosts these events the 4th Friday of the month. We use the first floor of the educational building, and typically set up at 5:00pm. Guests arrive at 6:15pm. Volunteers are welcome to assist in setting up tables and chairs, supplying food, help in serving, or participating in the meal. It is a blessing to those in attendance to interact and fellowship with our guests, get to know them, and allow them to share their stories. The evening consists of a time of prayer, devotional, dinner, and cleanup. Additionally, the Redwood Gospel Mission provides 2 chaperones to oversee and stay with the guests.
Redwood Gospel Mission
Windsor Christian Church provides a speaker and worship leader for the evening Chapel Service on the 5th Sunday of the month throughout the year. Services are held at the Redwood Gospel Mission (6th Street, Santa Rosa) in their chapel. There is usually a group of 20-40 homeless men and women joining in the worship service which consists of music and a message. Pastor Lance Wallace and Steve Greene along with members of WCC have participated in these chapel services, given personal testimonies, and shared a message of Gospel hope. Music has been provided by Steve Greene, Andrew Gallagher and Richard Amantite.
Redwood Gospel Mission and Windsor Christian Church are considering running the Nomadic Shelter Events year round. We will be praying about this and discussing the possibility early this year. We look forward to the future and invite you, our WCC family and friends, to participate in either of these programs.
Redwood Gospel Mission and Windsor Christian Church are considering running the Nomadic Shelter Events year round. We will be praying about this and discussing the possibility early this year. We look forward to the future and invite you, our WCC family and friends, to participate in either of these programs.