River of Life Church

River of Life Church has long been involved with many sister organizations so that together we might glorify our Father in Heaven.  Many of these charities operate locally, others are based in other lands.  Regardless of the location, the central focus of all these relationships is that we might reach others with the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Listed below are some of those with whom we work, whether that involves hands-on activites or financial support.  Prayerfully consider how God might use you in these partnerships.

ON THE LOCAL SCENE:

(IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER)

GOD'S PIT CREW - This Danville-based team runs to render aid following natural disasters or other crises.  Recent years have been very busy with numerous recovery and relief efforts.  Some of our church members also work with "the crew".  Visit www.GodsPitCrew.org

GOOD NEWS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY - This international ministry has a local chapter that works in Danville's and Pittsylvania County's detention facilities providing ministry and Bible study for prisoners, and comfort, care, and contact for those on both sides of the bars.  Our own Kelly Herndon serves as Good News' local Administrative Assistant. Visit www.GoodNewsJail.org

TRANSITIONS PREGNANCY SOLUTIONS

formerly: little life  - Our church was one of the founding organizations of this vital ministry to women with unplanned or crisis pregnancies.  They provide support to post-abortive women, and work hard to protect the unborn.  We have remained active in their ministry.  Visit www.littlelifepmc.org

DANVILLE'S HOUSE OF HOPE - The Danville area's sole shelter for the homeless, this ministry is a result of the working together of a large group of churches, businesses, and individuals who share a common interest: "In as much as you have done it unto the least of these my brethren, you have done unto me."  Working together and in conjunction with Danville's emergency departments, people lacking a permanent residence are temporarily housed and fed.  Visit www.DanvilleHoH.com

AROUND THE WORLD:

NEW LIFE CHURCH (BISERICA RENASTEREA), CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA - This Evangelical church was founded in partnership with a missionary sent from River of Life Church and has served the university students and families of Cluj for more than a decade.  They remain an intricate part of the ministry of RLC with regular visits to and from Cluj, and sponsorship of their current pastor, Daniel Gruian and his family.

Additionally, we partner with a team on location in Cluj to assist a home for children in crisis, known as the House of Joy.

   Visit www.bisericarenasterea.ro 

BETHANIE EVANG. MISSION OF HAITI - Bethanie represents the first foreign mission involvement of our church.  Since 1983 we have supported their ministries to children, their feeding programs and schools.  The earthquake of 2010 brought a new level of ministriy to Bethanie as they worked to render aid to the victims near the epicenter of the disaster.  Pastor Ignace Augustin, founder and long-term leader of Bethanie, along with his wife, Frenchette, work tirelessly overseeing more than 40 churches, schools, and orphanages in that island nation.  Visit their site www.bethaniemission.org