WHO WE SERVE ON A LOCAL LEVEL:
Crestview Elementary: Crestview School of Communications is a special blessing for Castleton Christian Church. God has chosen to locate the school and CCC side by side that we might reach out and serve our close neighbors. Some of the ways we enjoy serving Crestview is through an annual back-to-school supply drive, assistance with Christmas gifts for students and their siblings, food for families and volunteer staffing at school events.
Crestview Christmas Drive: It’s time for our annual Crestview Christmas Drive! Each year we partner with Crestview and collect food for families for Christmas break. This year, we need your help loving on these families!
Click here for the donation list.
Here are some important items and dates:
Sunday, November 17 - We will start taking donations from the donation list.
Sunday, December 8 - All donations must be at the church by this date.
Tuesday, December 10 @ 6:00pm - Build food boxes at the church.
Thursday, December 12 @ 10:00am - Load up and take food boxes over to Crestview.
Thursday, December 12 @ 2:30pm - Hand out food boxes to Crestview families.
Click here to register to help with one of the following:
Build boxes at the church on Tuesday, December 10 @ 6:00pm.
Load up and take food boxes over to Crestview on Thursday, December 12 @ 10:00am.
Hand out food boxes to Crestview families on Thursday, December 12 @ 2:30pm.
The Sharing Place: The Sharing Place provides food for families in an eleven zip codes in Marion and Hancock Counties, Indiana. Castleton Christian Church has actively partnered with LCFS for a number of years to serve families visiting The Sharing Place. In addition to financial support, CCC’s participation includes shopping volunteers, regular food donations & The Christmas Store. It is an ongoing pleasure to be a part of our community’s network of churches, as well as having the opportunity to interact with some of the clients we serve.
Suggested donations for The Sharing Place:
Canned Fish / Meats
Canned Veggies / Fruit
Canned Soup
Pasta / Sauce
Mac ‘n Cheese
Healthy Cereal
Rice / Instant Potatoes
Peanut Butter / Jelly
Bathroom Tissue
Bath Soap
Dish Soap
Laundry Detergent
Feminine Hygiene Products
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department: Our building and campus serves a sub-station for IMPD. We are truly thankful for our men and women who wear the badge and make a positive difference in our community. We provide a space where Officers can have roll call, take a break during a shift, and can have access to refreshments 24/7/365.
Life Centers of Indianapolis: The mission of Life Centers is to affirm the value of life by providing a network of care to those experiencing pregnancy-related decisions and by compassionately presenting biblical truth resulting in changed lives to the glory of God. CCC is a Church Partner with Life Centers.
Outreach, Inc: Bringing hope to youth and young adults experiencing homelessness.
Wheeler Mission: Since 1893, our doors have been open to help those that need help. They need healing. Most of all, they need help for a new start. Through God’s love, your support and prayers, people are transformed from hurting to hopeful. Wheeler Mission receives no government funding.
Hope Center Indy: Hope Center Indy is an anti-trafficking organization and refuge in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are dedicated to the restoration of women overcoming sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, and addictions by providing them with a safe place to heal and a network of resources to facilitate their recovery and safe reintegration into the community.
Crescent Project (Franklin, TN): Their mission is to give every Muslim the opportunity to respond to the Gospel and be connected to a follower of Jesus. Crescent Project is a non-profit which enables Christians to share the hope of Jesus with Muslims.
WHO WE SUPPORT INTERNATIONALLY:
Justin + Heather O’Malley (New Zealand): Living out the Great Commission through WINning people to Christ, BUILDing them in their faith and SENDing them out to make disciples.
Jeff + Pilar Prus: Kandern (Germany): Jeff and Pilar work [to advance] God’s kingdom through their missionary work at Black Forest Academy and working with refugees in the area, who have been displaced due to political unrest, human rights violations, war, and religious persecution. Jeff serves in the IT department at Black Forest Academy, supporting just under 300 students from 240 missionary families, working in over 40 countries to reach millions for Christ. Providing education for missionary children keeps missionaries on the field and allows the gospel to continue to move throughout the nations. Pilar does outreach ministry at a local refugee center that supports refugees from Syria, Iran, North Macedonia and most recently Afghanistan and Ukraine. Jeff and Pilar Prus have served with CMF more than 20 years and have spent most of that time in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in a variety of ministries.
Dan + Aylin Fick: Sucre (Bolivia): Dan & Aylin assumed the role of lead pastors of the Piedra Viva Church in 2011, overseeing a vibrant, growing body of believers. Their calling is to see people touched with the life-transforming power of God’s Truth and to mobilize the local church to impact the community.
TCM International: TCM International Institute develops Christian leaders for significant service through higher learning - that every nation will have effective leaders of disciple-making movements impacting their churches, cultures, and countries for Christ. TCM advocates non-denominational Christianity based solely on Biblical authority. We do not promote any denomination in Europe or Central Asia, but rather work hand-in-hand with anyone who follows Jesus Christ as Lord in obedience to His Word. We recognize and value the diverse indigenous Christian churches, institutions, and agencies already in place throughout Europe, Central Asia and Africa. CCC partners with TCM in various way such as prayer, financial support & mission trips to Haus Edelweiss in Austria. Learn more about the difference TCM’s graduates are making in over 45 countries as well as their humanitarian assistance to Ukraine & surrounding countries.
E2 Effective Elders: E2 develops leadership skills by partnering with elders in authentic relationship, providing relevant resources and presenting training opportunities. E2 is more than a ministry, it is a movement.