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A ministry with volunteers who show love and compassion for those our society deems unworthy
Transcript of John 15:12 Ministries
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John 15:12 –“This is My
commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
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John 15:12 Ministries is an all-volunteer outreach to the homeless in the Cincinnati area.
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but on those living by the river, under the bridges, in abandoned buildings, and on the streets.
The focus is on those that are not "in the system,"
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We gather necessities such as wood, water, coats, blankets, and food to deliver to those in need.
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Delivering these necessities is used to open the door to develop personal trusting relationships, and show those in need the unconditional love of God, with nonjudgmental acceptance and caring.
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We do not force ‘church’ on them, but for those that want to attend, we will provide transportation and encouragement.
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“Good Samaritan Run”, a program from the Tri-County Vineyard to bring sandwiches to the homeless in Washington Park.
The ministry began over 10 years ago as an outgrowth of the
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A man that used to be homeless, living under a bridge, was able to get into his own apartment.
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But he didn’t want to forget his friends still living under the bridges and in the homeless camps.
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So he cooked up a large pan of spaghetti and meatballs, a huge salad, and some breadsticks to take to them.
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He called one of his friends, (one of the founders of John 15:12 Ministries) to ask for a ride to deliver the food.
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After taking her to several of the camps and bridges, she became aware of those completely outside the system of traditional services.
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Since then, she and several of her friends have devoted themselves to loving those that society has rejected.
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The ministry of John 15:12 was born.
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We strive to develop relationships with existing social programs and resources available to help, and provide referrals to those agencies when needed.
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We encourage other churches and organizations to join us on our outreaches.
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For those that want to get off the streets, we help with referrals to shelters, drug rehabilitation programs or housing.
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We now have volunteers training with Transformations as assessors to work with and refer to the Healing Center and other agencies.
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They are being trained to use interactive software linking various agencies in the county.
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John 15:12 Ministries has developed a 14-stage continuum of care plan.
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The volunteers of John 15:12 Ministries will act as “First Contact” to those not being served.
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They then serve as mentors to those that enter the 14-step plan to transform their lives.
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John 15:12 also provides a ‘fishing ministry’ to allow” individualsfrom the streets to enjoy a few hours of peace, away from “the skillet”.
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John 15:12 also has a goal to educate the public and humanize those that are so easily dismissed.
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Tax deductible donations can be sent to:John 15:12 Ministries667 Carson DriveLebanon, OH 45036
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For more information, contact:
Kathy Casper (513) 218-9798Issy Miller (513) 544-8701Annette Melk (513) 373-1245
