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Missions and OutreachThe mission of Antioch is to reach up, reach in, and reach out. We give out free food at the Crosslines Food Distribution on the first Friday from May through October at Robberson Elementary School. If you would like to join our winning team, call Pastor Kevin at 417-833-6171.
We packaged 19,984 meals at Ozarks Food Harvest on Tuesday April 17 for seniors in Southwest Missouri. Thanks to our awesome church members who worked out for three hours!
We had a beautiful day on Friday April 5th to give out food to nearly 300 people and 106 families at the Crosslines Food Distribution today! BIG THANKS to Andy, Bob, Vicki, Crystal, Pat, Dallas, Micaela, Melanie, Mark, Pat, Diana, Phyllis, Ed, Stephanie and I! It feels good to be the hands of Jesus for those in need of food!
Jesus said, "let your light shine among people that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven"! If you are interested in a church that is involved in helping people in the community, look no further. Join us Sunday at 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. to find out how you can help out in the Crosslines Food Distributions and monthly Ozarks Food Harvest meal packaging.
 We packaged 20,250 meals at Ozarks Food Harvest tonight for seniors in Southwest Missouri. THANK YOU John, Randy, Stan, Bob, Joyce, Ginger, Vicki, Nicole, Dallas, Dianna, Steve, Alice, Sean, Persephone and Pastor Kevin. Way to go Team Antioch, oooRAH!! I share our picture below because Jesus said, "Let your light so shine before people..."
Ozarks Food Harvest receives, processes and distributes enough food for nearly 2 million meals each month. That’s enough food to fill 73 semi-trucks, carrying $2.75 million worth of groceries to a network of 270 charities every month. We do this every third Tuesday so if you are interested, please call Pastor Kevin at the church office at 417-833-6171.
We gave out food in the cold to nearly 300 people and nearly 100 families at the Crosslines Food Distribution on Friday March 1st, 2024! BIG THANKS to Randy, Crystal, Pat, Dallas, Cynthia, Micaela, Melanie, Pat, Diana, Shobin, Tom, Steve, Phyllis, Ed, Lloyd, Glenda, Stephanie and I! It feels good to be the hands of Jesus for those in need of food!
Jesus said, "let your light shine among people that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven"! If you are interested in a church that is involved in helping people in the community, look no further. Join us Sunday at 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. to find out how you can help out in the Crosslines Food Distributions and monthly Ozarks Food Harvest meal packaging. Team Antioch...ooRAAHH!
We packaged 20,250 meals for seniors living in Southwest Missouri at the Ozarks Food Harvest on Tuesday February 20. Thanks to all our awesome volunteers! We package meals at the Ozarks Food Harvest every third Tuesday at 6:00 to 9:00p.m. at 2810 N Cedarbrook Ave, in Springfield. If you are interested, please call Pastor Kevin at the church office at 417-833-6171.
Want to have fun packaging senior meals or student backpack meals? Sign up this Sunday for Ozarks Food Harvest on Tuesday February 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
We packaged 4,932 student meals on January 16! Great job John, Randy, Stan, Bob, Ginger and Pastor Kevin. Ozarks Food Harvest receives, processes and distributes enough food for nearly 2 million meals each month. That’s enough food to fill 73 semi-trucks, carrying $2.75 million worth of groceries to a network of 270 charities, and that’s every month. If you're interested in joining us on the next third Tuesday, call the church office at 417-833-6171.
LOOKING BACK ON 2023: Our church packaged 151 Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, breaking all previous records!! We gave out Crosslines food to over 10,766 people, and we packaged 108,816 meals for seniors and students at Ozarks Food Harvest! We will continue our awesome momentum in 2024!
We packaged 19, 845 meals on December 19 for seniors who struggle to pay bills and afford food in Southwest Missouri. Thank you Steve, Nicole, John, Tom, Persephone, Bob, Ginger, Melanie, Stan, and Pastor Kevin. All glory to God and in honor of Christ the King!
 On November 21, we packaged 15,390 meals at Ozarks Food Harvest for seniors in Missouri counties who struggle to afford food. BIG THANKS to Steve, Nicole, Dallas, Dianna, Ginger, Melanie, Sean, Persephone, Alice, and Pastor Kevin! You guys ROCK! Glory to God!
 CONGRATULATIONS Antioch church family for 151 Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes! If you brought shoebox items, donated funds, packaged the shoeboxes, you are AWESOME!! We do outreach not just to fill our time or to "be nice," but because God's Word tells us in Isaiah 58:10, “Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon." and Proverbs 14:21, “Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.” THANK YOU ANTIOCH FAMILY!
We gave food to 355 people and 148 families on October 6, last one for us this year. THANK YOU Bob, Andy, Tom, Cynthia, Pat, Stephanie, Michaela, Lloyd, Ed, Phyllis and Pastor Kevin and four new friends.
We want everyone to know about our food distributions because Jesus said, "let your light shine among people, that they may SEE your good works and praise your Father in Heaven", and also because there may be people looking for a church that is active in helping people in the community.
We are gave out Crosslines food to 400 people and 148 families on Friday September 1st at Robberson Elementary School on 1100 E. Kearney near Walgreens. All glory to God as we reach up, reach in, and reach out for Jesus Christ!!
We packaged 11,793 meals on Tuesday September 19th at Ozarks Food Harvest in Springfield, 2,880 meals for children in the student backpack program and 8,913 meals for seniors who struggle to afford food and living expenses in 28 counties. (Not the best picture, but the gentleman who took it wasn't a photographer).
We packaged 14,877 senior meals on Tuesday August 15 at the Ozarks Food Harvest in Springfield, a thousand more meals than we packaged in July! Would you like to join a church that is active in helping people in the community? BIG THANKS to Dallas, Dianna, Bob, Scott, Melanie and Pastor Kevin. Look no further. Our next date to package food is Tuesday September 19. Want to join us? Let us get to know you on Sunday at 8:30 or 11:00.
We will give out free Crosslines food on Friday September 1st at Robberson Elementary School parking lot at 1100 E. Kearney in Springfield from 9:00 to 10:45.
We are kicking off our Operation Christmas Child shoe box program!! You can pick up as many shoe boxes as you want to fill, or you can simply bring items to church, and together we will reach children across the globe with the love of Jesus!
Here is the website with the suggested items: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/
HERE ARE THE ITEMS and the categories:
TOYS: Stuffed animals, doll (for girl), tennis ball, toy cars, finger puppets, Slinky®, Etch A Sketch®, plastic dinosaurs, interactive toys, action figures (not war related), etc.
PERSONAL CARE: Comb, hair brushes, toothbrushes, washcloths, stick deodorant, fun adhesive bandages.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Pencils and sharpener, pencil case, crayons, markers, pens, coloring books or pads, notebooks, small adhesive tape, dry watercolor set, stickers, jump rope, glue stick (do not include liquid glue).
CLOTHING ACCESSORIES: Clothing and undergarments, flip-flops or shoes, hats, sunglasses, hair accessories, cold weather items.
Items you purchase must fit inside a shoe box. We will have containers in our hospitality area in which you can bring these items for the next several weeks.
If you plan to pack your own shoebox, you may include a note to the child and a photo of yourself, your family, or group. If you include your name and an address, the child may be able to write back. Samaritan’s Purse encourages Operation Christmas Child shoebox donors to include a personal note in each shoebox gift to encourage the recipient child in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Some donors also include photos and addresses. Occasionally, pen-pal relationships have developed over the years between shoebox packers and the recipient. Samaritan’s Purse encourages donors who include their mailing address to be cautious of correspondence from shoebox recipient countries, especially letters written to children. Correspondence from a stranger should be treated with caution and awareness. Samaritan’s Purse does not encourage shoebox recipients or ministry partner churches around the world to solicit support from our donors.
We packaged 13,932 meals on Tuesday July 18, for seniors who struggle to pay bills and have groceries, at the Ozarks Food Harvest in Springfield. BIG THANKS to Ginger, Melanie, Vicki, Bob, Dallas, Dianna, Steve, Nicole, Scott, and Pastor Kevin. You represent the King of Kings, and the Kingdom of Light, so thank you for letting your life be a beacon of light, shining in a world of darkness.
We gave out free Crosslines food on Friday August 4th to 298 people and 120 families at Robberson Elementary School parking lot at 1100 E. Kearney in Springfield from 9:00 to 10:45.
Would you like to join a church that is active in helping people in the community? Look no further. Join us this Sunday at 8:30 or 11:00.
We gave out Crosslines food to 320 people and 130 families on Friday July 7th at 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. at Robberson Elementary School parking lot. We give out Crosslines food every first Friday from May through October at Robberson Elementary School, 1100 E. Kearney in Springfield from 9:00 to 10:45! Interested in helping? Just show up at 9:00 a.m.
We packaged 13,430 meals on Thursday June 20, for seniors who struggle to pay bills and have groceries, at the Ozarks Food Harvest in Springfield. BIG THANKS to Ginger, Melanie, Bob, Dallas, Dianna, John, Steve, Nicole, and Pastor Kevin. You represent the King of Kings, and the Kingdom of Light, so thank you for letting your life be a beacon of light, shining in a world of darkness.
Would you like to join a church that is active in helping people in the community? Look no further. Join us this Sunday at 8:30 or 11:00.
We gave out food to 125 families and 339 people on Friday June 2, 2023. 4,446 meals served. BIG THANKS to Mark, Melanie, Dallas, Dianna, Phyllis, Micaela, Abby, Stephanie, Cynthia, Pat, Bob, Vicki, Leasa, Lloyd, Glenda, Ed, Ron, Coltin, Mattie, Caleb, Damien, and Pastor Kevin. Seventeen adults (five of which are not church members) and five youth. Way to go Team Antioch!!
We packaged 14, 725 meals on Tuesday May 17, 2023 for seniors at Ozarks Food Harvest in Springfield. We stand in an assembly line and we all put in 1-2 items of food into boxes. We got it done while singing along with Shania Twain, Loretta Lynn and YMCA. BIG THANKS to Melanie, Bob, Tommy, Dallas, Dianna, Scott, and Pastor Kevin. You may feel ordinary but you are called to a higher life and a noble purpose. You are a child of Almighty God. You represent the King of Kings, and the Kingdom of Light, so thank you for letting your life be a beacon of light, shining in a world of darkness. Team Antioch.....ooRAHH!!
We gave out food to 101 families and 233 people on May 5, 2023. BIG THANKS to Bob, Lloyd, Vicki, Lindsey, Ed, Stephanie, Michaela, Mark, Melanie, Dallas, Dianna, Leasa and Pastor Kevin. Way to go!
We packaged 3,852 meals on Tuesday April 18 for the student backpack program of Ozarks Food Harvest in Springfield. We had fun and we got it done. BIG THANKS to Melanie, Bob, Leslie, Dallas, Dianna, Ginger and Pastor Kevin. Team Antioch.....ooRAHH!!
4,874 meals distributed, 111 families served, 675 diapers distributed, 330 people served food on April 14. BIG THANKS to Pat, Bob, Lloyd, Glenda, Vicki, Lindsey, Ed, Phyllis, Michaela, Dallas, Dianna, Cynthia and Pastor Kevin. So thankful for the sunshine and cool breeze. Way to go Team Antioch! OooRAH!!
Our next Ozarks Food Harvest food packaging date is Tuesday April 18, We will package food for senior boxes and student backpack program from 6:00 to 9:00, with two breaks for snacks. We packaged 4,824 meals on March 21 for the student backpack program of Ozarks Food Harvest in Springfield. We worked and danced on the assembly line to great songs. BIG THANKS to Scott, Melanie, Bob, Leslie, Vicki, Dallas, Dianna, John, Shelly, Steve, Nicole, and Pastor Kevin. If you are interested in joining in, call Pastor Kevin at 417-833-6171. Everyone welcome to join Team Antioch for a night of missions!
We packaged a total of 65,158 food boxes in 2022 and we're going to continue our awesome momentum into 2023.
We gave out food to 73 families and 138 people in the freezing rain today, Friday March the 3rd. BIG THANKS to Steve, Pat, Bob, Lloyd, Glenda, Mark, Melanie, Vicki, Ed, Phyllis, Dallas, Stephanie and Pastor Kevin. We felt like the 'frozen chosen' today
We gave out Crosslines food on Friday March 3rd and every first Friday of the month at Robberson Elementary School parking lot, 1100 E. Kearney in Springfield!
Many of our church members went to Ozarks Food Harvest to help package food. Pastor Kevin counted up how many senior food boxes and student backpack meals we packaged for six months this year, January, February, May, July, September, and November! Those of you who packaged food at Ozarks Food Harvest…we packaged a combined total of 65,168 meals for seniors and students in 2022! Way to go, Team Antioch!!!
THANKS to all who packaged Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes or brought items to be packaged. Next year we will start earlier in gathering items for shoe boxes. Between Crosslines Food Distributions and Ozarks Food Harvest and Child Advocacy Center project and Operation Christmas Child, our church is making a powerful impact to help so many people in the name of Jesus Christ!! Proverbs 14:31, "Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God."
Our church members packaged 15,427 senior meals at Ozarks Food Harvest in September! It was a long 3 hours but we got it done, in Jesus' name!
Our eleven (11) Antioch members and friends gave out food to 386 people and 143 families on Friday September 2, 2022 at Robberson elementary parking lot. Great job Steve, Nicole, Andy, Mark, Vicki, Pat, Bob, Melanie, Stephanie, Abby, and Pastor Kevin. Team Antioch.....ooRAH!!! :)
We gave out food to 378 people and 145 families on Friday October 7. Great job Dallas, Dianna, Lloyd, Mark, Melanie, Vicki, Bob, Pat, Cynthia, Stephanie, Andy, Michaela, Ginger, and Pastor Kevin. Pastor Kevin also had the opportunity to invite people to church and to pray with a man who just lost his wife. This is the last Crosslines food distribution for 2022. So congratulations all 2022 Team Antioch volunteers for eight successful community food distributions. We'll be back in March!
 Our church members packaged 15,427 senior meals at Ozarks Food Harvest in September! It was a long 3 hours but we got it done, in Jesus' name! Big thanks and congratulations to Steve, Nicole, Dallas, Dianna, Shobin, Ginger, Scott, Bob, Melanie, Vicki and Pastor Kevin. Team Antioch....ooRAH!!
Our eleven (11) Antioch members and friends gave out food to 386 people and 143 families on Friday September 2, 2022 at Robberson elementary parking lot. Great job Steve, Nicole, Andy, Mark, Vicki, Pat, Bob, Melanie, Stephanie, Abby, and Pastor Kevin. Team Antioch.....ooRAH!!! :)
BIG THANKS to all who brought food items for the Ebenezer United Methodist Church food pantry. You have helped Ebenezer UMC be the hands of Jesus for approximately 50 people each month!
Big THANK YOU to Stephanie, Abby, Andy, Mark and Melanie, Dallas and Dianna, Steve and Nicole, Pat, Bob, and Pastor Kevin. Team Antioch.....OoooRAH!!!! We want everyone to know about our food distributions because Jesus said, "let your light shine among people, that they may see your good works and praise your Father in Heaven", and also because there may be unchurched folk looking for a church that is active in helping people in the community.
Our church members packaged 12,480 senior meals Tuesday July 19, 2022 at the Ozarks Food Harvest in Springfield. The lady in charge said that she always looks forward to our group because we are "the most friendly and cheerful". Big thanks to Dallas, Dianna, Bob, Steve, Nicole, Vicki, first time for Tommy, and Pastor Kevin. Way to go Team Antioch, oooRAH!
“Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon." - Isaiah 58:10 (NLT).
Our nineteen (19) Antioch members and friends gave out food to 588 people and 182 families. That is THE most people in any one food distribution!
On May 10, 2022, at Ozarks Food Harvest, our church members packaged 9,255 meals for low-income area seniors forced to decide between buying food and paying utilities or affording medications.
Awesome job Vicki, Scott, Sharon, Bob, Dallas, Dianna, Pam, Steve, Nicole, and Pastor Kevin! Way to go, Team Antioch!
The Awesome Antioch Youth group will be traveling to Nashville, Tennessee for their 2022 Mission Trip from June 1st through June 5th. We will be staying at a church in the middle of Nashville, and collaborating with the church by helping with their monthly homeless luncheon and serve food to the homeless in Nashville. We will also be working at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Nashville to sort and package dry foods. Lastly, we will be volunteering at Nashville Humane Association to help look after pets and help with physical labor around the facility. On Saturday, the youth will participate in our surprise fun day activities as a treat for working so hard. The spiritual theme of the trip is always revealed on the first day. Our goal for this trip is to work and bond together as a youth ministry, serve others as an example of God's love, and individually grow in our relationships with God.
Sisters in Christ meet this Saturday @1:00 to 3:00 at Judy Davis’ home.
Thank you for being the hands of Jesus, Mark, Melanie, Bob, Sarah, Steve, Nicole, Andy, Stephanie and Pastor Kevin for giving out Crosslines food to 129 families and 383 people on the first Friday of May! Way to go Team Antioch...ooRAH!!!
We gave out Crosslines food to 255 people and 104 families on April 1st! Everyone who came through to get food was so thankful! Thanks to our 15 volunteers!! You made it happen!! Pastor Kevin had the opportunity to pray with a woman who lost her job at a call center and has a degree in dental assistant and wants very much to get a job as a dental assistant. She asked for prayer and we had prayer on the spot. Way to go Team Antioch....ooRAH!!!!!!
 We gave out Crosslines food to 323 people and 109 families on Friday March 4. Great job Tom, Steve, Nicole, Dallas, Dianna, Crystal, Micaela, Pat, Stephanie, Cynthia, Mark, Melanie, Bob Uthoff and me. Team Antioch, ooRAAAAAH!
14,358 senior meals packaged! WOW! On February 15 our church members packaged 14,358 meals for low-income area seniors forced to decide between buying food and paying utilities or affording medications.
Awesome job Vicki, Scott, Cindy, Crystal, Dallas, and Pastor Kevin! Way to go, Team Antioch!
Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving nearly 30,000 individuals weekly and provides more than 23 million meals annually across 28 Ozarks counties through programs such as the Weekend Backpack Program, Mobile Food Pantry, After-School & Summer Food programs, the Senior Food Program and more.
"Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon." - Isaiah 58:10.  Way to go, Team Antioch! We packaged 780 bags of food at Ozarks Food Harvest that will provide 3,380 meals for children to take home over the weekends, when they might otherwise go hungry. Thank you Dallas, Dianna, Scott, Cindy, Crystal, Vicki, Mark, Melanie, and Pastor Kevin.
Proverbs 19:17, "Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed."
Thanks to everyone who helped package Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. We got 119 this year, way more than previous years! All glory to God and for the children in 170 countries!
We helped Ebenezer United Methodist Church food pantry with canned goods and non perishable items during October.
GREAT JOB Mark, Melanie, Bob, Pat, Sam, Linda, Stephanie, Pastor Kevin, Micaela and Cynthia for giving out Crosslines food to 127 families and 342 people! Way to go Team Antioch...ooRAH!!!
 We gave out 270 people and 100 families at the Crosslines Food Distribution at Robberson Elementary School on Friday May 7th. What a blessing to give out free food and to be the hands of Jesus for the community!
We gave out Crosslines food to over twenty families and over fifty people on Saturday May 1st at Silver Springs Park.
We gave out free food to 300 people and nearly 100 families at the Crosslines Food Distribution at Robberson Elementary School at 1100 E. Kearney in Springfield on Friday April 9th.
Thank you Scott, Dallas, Dianna, Bob, Pat, Sharol, Malachi, Janece, and Pastor Kevin packaging 1,101 pounds of food on February 2, 2021 at Ozarks Food Harvest. Team Antioch...ooRAAHHH!
We assembled 70 Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for children all over the world! Way to go, Team Antioch! All glory to GOD!
Ozarks Food Harvest community outreach is Tuesday September 29 @ 6:00-9:00.
We gave out food to 100 families at the Crosslines Food Distribution on Friday September 23, 2020 at Deliverance Temple Ministries! Thank you Andy, Dallas, Dianna, J.R., Jean, Kathy, and Pastor Kevin! Team Antioch...ooRAAHH!!
We gave out food to 226 people and nearly 90 families at the Crosslines Food Distribution on Friday September 4, 2020! Thank you Andy, Dallas, Dianna, Pat, Cynthia, Dennis, Kathy, Stephanie, and Pastor Kevin! Team Antioch...ooRAAHH!!
Five Antioch members gave out food to 100 families on August 26, 2020 at the Crosslines Food Distribution at Deliverance Temple Ministries in Springfield! Way to go, Team Antioch....ooRAAAAH!!
Ten Antioch members packaged food for 660 school backpacks for Ozarks Food Harvest on Tuesday August 25! Ozarks Food Harvest provides food for 28 counties and about 1,600 students in Southwest Missouri.
Eight adults and five teenagers gave out food on Wednesday July 22nd, 2020 at the Crosslines Free Food Distribution in Springfield. The weather was hot but so was our Outreach, and we love being the hands of Jesus for our community! Way to go, Team Antioch, ooRAH!
We have been collecting for the Harmony House here in Springfield. Harmony House provides safe and secure emergency housing to families escaping domestic violence. Since 1976, Harmony House provides emergency shelter, case management, advocacy and other supportive services to more than 800 women, men, and children. In addition to shelter services. If you or someone you know is living in an abusive situation, encourage them to call 417-864-SAFE (7233). Thanks to Sharon Mills for bringing this vital ministry to our attention.
Past missions of Antioch United Methodist Church...
We collected 80 shoeboxes to be given to children around the world for Jesus Christ! Hallelujah!
Our church broke the record for the number of families given food, 209 families served on Friday May 3, 2019! Way to go, Team Antioch!
Praise God for seventy Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes given to children globally!
Did you know that The United Methodist Church has a worldwide mission relief team? It's called The United Methodist Committee on Relief, or UMCOR, and it goes to people in crisis and natural disasters. Wherever there are tornadoes, wildfires, hurricanes, etc., UMCOR is there to provide emergency help. Want more information? Want to be the hands of Jesus for those suffering disasters? Check out www.umcor.org.
We served food to 373 people and 134 families at the Crosslines Distribution at Robberson Elementary School on Friday October 5th, 2018. Way to go, Team Antioch!!
We served food to 387 people and 129 families at the Crosslines Distribution at Robberson Elementary School on Friday August 3rd, 2018. Very hot but very happy representing Jesus. Great job Team Antioch...ooRAH!! Want to join our winning team? Just show up on the first Friday of September.
We had fun serving food to 445 people and 104 families at the Crosslines Distribution at Robberson Elementary School on Friday July 6th, 2018. Very hot but very happy representing Jesus! Great job Team Antioch; accept no substitutes..ooRAH!!
 We served food to 305 people and over 120 families on Friday June 4, 2018 at the Robberson Elementary School in Springfield. Great job, Team Antioch, ooRAH!!!
 We are going to serve Crosslines food to anybody and everybody at the Robberson Elementary School on Friday July 6th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. If you would like to help, no worries. Just show up at 9:00 a.m. and join us! No registration required. We always have fun giving out food in Jesus' name! If you know of anyone that needs food help, please let them know that we are giving out food at Robberson Elementary School in Springfield at 1100 E. Kearney on Friday June 4th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thank you!
We served food to 138 families on May 4th, 2018 at Robberson Elementary School. Go Team Antioch!
 We gave out food to 152 people and 48 families on Saturday March 10, 2018, and it didn't rain!! THANK YOU JESUS! Way to go Team Antioch, ooRAH!!
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