At West we do not engage in drive-thru mission, we engage in ongoing missional partnerships.
Below you will see listed the community partners we are going to walk alongside this upcoming year. We hope you will walk alongside us as we seek to serve others and transform the world in the name of Christ.
Food Pantry “BACKPACK” Ministry for Third Creek Elementary, Woodland
Heights Elementary, and Lake Norman High School.
Local schools with students who have a need for community support
- Purchase food from the food list
- Pack backpacks with food every other Wednesday thru the school year
- Deliver bags twice a month
- For more information CLICK HERE
Ding Dong Ditch
Provide assistance for local families who are in need of extra “love” during the Christmas season
- CLICK HERE for more info
- CLICK HERE to Nominate a family or individual NOW through November 19, 2018
- Nov. & Dec. – Purchase gifts for a family
- Nov. & Dec. – Sort, Wrap, Tag & Deliver the family’s gifts anonymously
Habitat for Humanity
Is one of West’s missional community partners that help build homes for local community members. Their mission is Seeking to put God’s love into action, bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
- November Saturday Serve Day opportunity
- MORE INFO
New Story Church
A missional United Methodist Church in downtown Winston-Salem that houses a homeless mission and serves people in recovery from addiction
- Purchase food from the food list
- Pack backpacks with food every other Wednesday thru the school year
- Deliver bags twice a month
Back 2 School Bash
An annual community outreach event that supports students in need of the MGSD and South Iredell Statesville School System with a free pair of sneakers, a backpack and “starter” school supplies. Learn more about the Back 2 School Bash at www.B2SB.org.
- Spring – Book, Clothes, Shoe & School Supply Drives (Click here for a list of acceptable items and drop off locations)
- Serve as a team leader for one of the various areas
- July & Aug. – Volunteer before, day-of and/or after the event
Bash Color Dash
An annual community 5K race to raise money and awareness for the Back to School Bash. This race has stations were participants are sprayed with color!
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- May 6, 2018, from 4-6 pm
- Downtown Mooresville at Ghostface Brewing
Click here to volunteer, participate or become a sponsor!
“Pig Out” Common Ground Food Truck
Breaking the racial divide that exists in our churches by working with Faith UMC & St. Paul UMC to be out in the community offering love & hope sharing a meal with the hungry each Sunday afternoon. Learn more about the Pig Out food truck at www.PigOutMooresville.org.
- Shopping, Servers, Greeters, Water Distributors & Driver
Click here to volunteer to serve on the Pig Out Food Truck!
Relay for Life
Is one of West’s outreach and community events that helps raise money for cancer research.
- June- volunteer Opportunity
Lake Norman Special Olympics
- Is one of West’s outreach and community events that allows athletes from around the region to compete in a sailing regatta.
- September- volunteer opportunity
Saturday Serve Day
Once a month, students grade 6th-12th work together to serve the community
- Work in food pantry of Mooresville Christian Mission
Future Potential Partners
HOMe/ Hope of Mooresville
A group of community leaders and volunteers working towards the building of a homeless facility and support program here in Mooresville.
If you have questions about any of these Missional Opportunities, please email [email protected].
