Our Ministries
Vessels of Comfort
Guiding Scripture
Praise be to the God and Father of our LORD Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God (2 Corinthians 1:3,4).
The mission of Vessels of Comfort Ministries (VOCM) focuses on improving the lives of individuals and families experiencing a crisis or life-changing event. This is done on a one-on-one basis through presence, intercessory prayer, fasting, practical supports, Christian education/edification, mentoring and resource referrals.
In 2020, VOCM expanded its focus to help young adults through the ministry of Unbreakable; provide support to caregivers of aging parents through EJ’s Place; and offer daily devotionals designed to encourage those going through a difficult season of life through LifeLine.
Unbreakable Youth Ministry
Guiding Scripture
We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed— always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So, then death is working in us, but life in you. (2 Corinthians 4:8-12)
Unbreakable targets young adults struggling with resilience, unable to cope with life’s challenges and grappling with the ability to bounce back. This ministry’s focus is to promote resilience through skills that are taught and reinforced in various ways. Unbreakable partners with colleges to support young people who are transitioning from living at home with parents to living independent, productive, fulfilling adult lives. Unbreakable seeks to assist with the following skills: expanding social support; using existing strengths and talents; building self-esteem; promoting self-care; reinforcing positivity; and pursuing purpose.
Comfort Bags Project
Vessels of Comfort Ministries understands firsthand the sting of death and the stages of personal grief after losing a loved one. The organization’s Comfort Bags Project seeks to reach out to family members as they prepare to celebrate the lives of deceased loved ones. The ministry is excited to partner with Helen Carson-Peterkin and Carson Funeral Home of St. Matthews, South Carolina, to pilot this initiative. Each small bag contains items that grieving family members can use during what is normally a very difficult time. The Vessels hope that bag recipients will be reminded that God is close to the brokenhearted, saves those who are crushed in spirit, and uses people to console and encourage.
First Tuesday
First Tuesday Prayer Line
Most Christians understand the power of prayer. It is a means of grace established by our God to commune with Him. VOCM recognizes that we are but jars of clay in the hands of the Potter. We need our God and understand the importance of this daily discipline in the life of a believer. We also understand the importance of seeking God in prayer in times of distress and great need. Finally, we embrace the importance of corporate prayer, understanding the power of “two or three gathering in His Name.”
First Tuesday embraces the daily discipline, the importance of seeking God in times of difficulty, and the power of many becoming one (united) in prayer.
The prayer line is open from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., EST on the first
Tuesday of each month.