Compassionate Service

 And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.  Micah 6:8b

One of the three areas in which WIC seeks to help women grow in their walk with God is to provide opportunities for compassionate service.  The Mercy, Nursery and Sister Church committees help organize the work.   

Mercy leaders coordinate participants who serve the church family whenever needs arise.  These include medical emergencies, childcare issues or transportation.  Participants include all church members who be called upon. The entire church family is divided by Care Group, Shepherding Group and neighborhood.  Mercy Coordinators contact members to help meet a need of someone nearby or who may belong to a common group. Meals are most often needed, but occasionally it is child care, housecleaning or transportation

Riveroaks' nursery is supported by both paid staff and rotating volunteers.  Coordinators schedule volunteers to play and care for our little ones during church service.  Nursery services are also offered during choir practice, Wednesday evening activities and morning Bible study.

Women have also sought opportunities to help inner city sister churches as they carry out their programs.  They may be after school Bible studies, Vacation Bible School, classes for parents of newborns, and other activities.