Parker FBC - Group Trip - Manchester, NH -26E0802NH

Manchester, New Hampshire is a city with rich historical ties that comes to life in the fall. Manchester has a unique multicultural opportunity as it has an increasing New American population. Since 1994, New Hampshire has welcomed and established resettlement for almost 8000 refugees.
 

The growing immigrant community has become home for many people primarily fleeing from Afghanistan, Syria, Burma, Iraq, and Somalia. When you get into the heart of southern New Hampshire, the brokenness is devastating. It is very impoverished, and you see drug abuse, crime, alcohol addiction, and other avenues that are used by people needing hope and purpose in life.

Ministry

• Kids Ministry: We partner with a ministry that works with primarily inner city, at risk, urban, and impoverished kids. Many of them are refugees and New Americans. Their mission is to inspire kids with the genuine love of God to change the world around them. Teams will be able to participate in these children programs by helping facilitate activities, playing games, painting faces, having dance parties, serving meals, competing in sports, or even sharing a Bible message!

• Homeless Ministry: Many of our partners help homeless people in the city of Manchester. The homeless population is devastating in the parks and streets. Teams will be able to serve meals at local soup kitchens, pass out food, snacks, and other necessities directly to homeless people, and pray for them or even share a short Bible message with crowds.

• Recovery Ministry: Our partners who help those recovering from alcohol and substance abuse are leading people to a life of freedom from addiction and prostitution. Teams can partner with them and pray for those they encounter, assist with any projects they may have, and/or serve meals to those in need!

• Sports Ministry: Teams could have the opportunity to engage in soccer or basketball outreach for adults, youth, or kids! There could be a potential sports camp, or teams may be able to jump into a neighborhood pickup game.

• Foster Care Ministry: Teams will be able to hear from families who have fostered many kids in the area. These families are amazing and have incredible stories. There could be opportunities to support, engage with, pray for, and/or share a meal with them!

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