Outreach
Missions
...blessed is he who is kind to the needy. Proverbs 14:21 NIV
Great Bridge UMC reaches out to those in need through a variety of mission areas. If you are interested in getting any additional information about these mission areas or opportunities email our Mission Chairperson, Alex Frye
Angel Tree Ministry - Contact person Susan Ablett
Reaching out to children of incarcerated parents. This ministry provides gifts to the children at Christmas and an opportunity to attend a summer camp for one week.
Providing a nutritious meal to those suffering with this life threatening disease.
A branch of the Chesapeake Health Department that promotes healthy outcomes for at risk maternal and infant clients of Chesapeake through holistic case management provided by registered nurses.
BINGO at Autumn Care Nursing Home
Join us the second Wednesday evening every month at 7:00 PM at Autumn Care Nursing Home to play BINGO with the residents.
Biloxi House
Teams sent to help the victims with recovery.
El Salvador Mission Team
In July of 2003 Great Bridge United Methodist Church adopted a sister church in El Salvador. New Jerusalem United Methodist Church. Since that time we make bi-annual trips in support of this community of faith. The mission team consists of a medical team that bring much needed medication and vitamins to this community.
El Salvador GIFT Program - Contact person Sue White
GIFT (God's Investement For Tomorrow) is a program in which church members sponsor individuals from our sister church New Jerusalem United Methodist in El Salvador.
Gideons International
The Gideons International is an interdenominational association of Christian business and professional men who are members of Protestant/evangelical churches.They are dedicated to saving the lost through personal witnessing and the distribution of God's Word in more than 180 countries around the world. Great Bridge church is a supporter of Gideons International.
Great Bridge Food Closet
Feeding the hungry here in our own community. For assistance call 456-1220 and leave a detailed message. List of current needs.
Providing a safe environment for the disabled and emotionally handicapped.
Habitat for Humanity
Helping to build Housing for the less fortunate in our community.
Heifer
Giving the gift that gives back. Heifer project provides underprivileged areas with reproducible food sources.
Holiday Food Basket
Providing food for families in need during Christmas and Easter.
NEST (Norfolk Emergency Shelter Team)
We provide a place to stay and a hot meal to the homeless in Norfolk once a year.
Missionary Support
This congregation financially supports the West family in mission with Campus Crusade for Christ and Judy Mathney with McDowell Mission.
Prison Ministry
Reach out with the love of Christ to share the Good News.
Society of St. Andrews
Gleaning to provide nutritious meals to the hungry.
Soup Kitchens
Provide volunteers and food to local soup kitchens at St. Luke's UMC, Wesley Memorial UMC and Park Place UMC.
Stop Hunger Now
Packaging meals for the Hungry.
West Virginia Mission Team
In connection with Hands of Hope Ministry. A team provides repairs to homes and volunteers to work in local Soup Kitchens.
World Vision / World Hunger Poverty
Giving to feed others.
