The Basic Program
This
is a ministry of hospitality reaching out to the single military men and
women stationed in an area. Its purpose is to involve the single man or
woman in a Spirit-filled home and family where they can experience the
love of Christ in a family relationship.
Saturday
Activity Night
This
is a weekly group activity for servicemen from the adopted base. It includes
bowling, ice skating, miniature golfing, roller skating, etc. and is intended
to be a fun activity. This is followed by food (hamburgers, hot dogs, etc.)
at the church or the host family’s home.
Sunday
Dinner After Church
After
church/chapel on Sunday morning the participating families invite the servicemen
or women to their home for dinner. Dinner is followed by an afternoon of
games, tv, visiting, etc.
Bible
Study
There
will be servicemembers who will accept Christ as their Savior. They will
immediately need to be involved in a personal, New Believers Bible Study,
established by their hosts on a weekly basis to establish and ground them
in the faith and in the Word of God.
Personal
Mentoring
Personal
mentoring will develop as a result of the relationships developed between
the servicemen and women and the host participants in the program. This
will involve time and attention given to loving them and living the Christian
life in front of them and including them in family activities as much as
the host families are able.
Special
Events
As
special events come to the area, like a circus, a concert or just a day
off for the service personnel, the host families invite them to go to these
events with them. This gives the servicemember additional things to do
and increases the connection with the family.
Referrals
and Maintaining Contact
After
a servicemember is transferred out of your area it is vital to maintain
contact with them through emails, regular letters, and care packages. Many
times after a serviceman or woman establishes close relationships in an
area it hurts to suddenly be cut off. If possible, get in touch with other
military ministries or churches in the area the servicemember is transferring
to and get them involved right away in good fellowship. |
