Local Mission Partners
At Thompson Church we attempt to answer God's call to serve those in need. The outreach opportunities presented below are supported by the hands-on participation of members and friends of our church. We encourage you to get involved in our support of these important ministries.
Below the description of each mission partner is a link to allow you to contact the Thompson Church member who serves as the point-person for that mission.
Fisherman's Mark
Fisherman's Mark is an organization that serves the low-income population in the greater New Hope/Lambertville area. It operates a food pantry, a Latino outreach program, and the Lambertville Academy, which is an educational program for children in kindergarten through age 14. Its mission is to help its clients address their own needs and to encourage self-reliance and responsibility. Volunteers are needed to assist with the food pantry and other services, such as tutoring or ESL instruction.
Good News Home for Women
The Good News Home for Women in Flemington, New Jersey provides a Christian, long-term, residential treatment program to overcome alcohol or chemical dependencies through a holistic, non-denominational approach to healing the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission funds support this ministry. We invite volunteers to assist with administrative needs and also to help with fitness training, tutoring, crafts, and building upkeep.
Life Abundant Ministries
Life Abundant's mission is to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to men and women who are in Bucks County Correctional Facility or in the Bucks County Rehabilitation Center with the hope of breaking the cycle of repeated imprisonment by introducing inmates, ex-offenders, and their families to Jesus Christ. For men and women who are interested, Life Abundant provides small-group studies and fellowship. Inmates may also work with volunteers on a one-on-one basis for the purpose of building personal relationships with positive people.
Morrisville Food Center
The Morrisville Food Center helps people in need by providing non-perishable groceries (and other fresh, frozen, or baked foods, when available), as well as personal care items. The Center relies on volunteers for a variety of tasks: to pack food bags and stock cupboards on Monday evenings; to assist clients on Wednesdays from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; to pick up purchased and donated food on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and to help with planning, publicity, fundraising, and administration.
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen serves meals to more than 3,000 people each week. Our church assists in serving the mid-day meal one day each month from 9:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. After serving, the group stops for lunch together. See e-news for updates and how to sign up on the 4th Thursday of each month.
UrbanPromise Trenton
UrbanPromise Trenton is a Christian organization that offers after-school programs, a summer camp, alternative schooling, and tutoring. In addition UrbanPromise Trenton provides job and leadership training as well as other programs designed to promote self-sufficiency and civic responsibility among urban youth. Our church currently assists with UrbanPromise Trenton's governance, summer camp, and after-school programs. We are seeking volunteers to help meet building and maintenance needs and to grow our support of the after-school programs, tutoring, and mentoring.
“...for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’”
