Mercy & Justice

Why is Mercy & Justice important to us?

 
 

God commands us to care for the poor & the oppressed in Scripture. But our motivation is even deeper than a response to a command. We care about showing mercy to those in need because we recognise that we are no different if not for the grace of Jesus Christ.

 
 

Our Programmes

 

  • Meets practical needs by delivering healthy and fresh food whilst befriending low-income families.

    Time commitment: Monthly, on the last Saturday afternoon of the month.

  • Female volunteer's involvement:

    • Build relationships with the girls over dinner and conversation

    • Study the Bible together and apply it to life

    Time commitment: Monthly, on the third Monday evening.

  • Time commitment: Flexible: Monthly or fortnightly.

  • Helps low-income families increase their net worth, buffer for crises and reduce stress through debt and savings matching.

    Time commitment: Monthly, flexible timings

  • Empowers women and families with unsupported pregnancies to make life-giving choices.

    Time commitment: Various timings.

  • Build relationships with low-income women in the community through crafts.

    Time commitment: Bimonthly on Sunday afternoons

  • Distribute regular food rations; and befriend families, providing deeper support where possible.

    Time commitment: Monthly on the 2nd Thursday evening.

  • Time commitment: Weeknights, 4-6pm or 6-9pm

  • Time commitment: After school (2pm-6pm); school holiday

  • Help at the Dementia Day Care Centre.

    Time commitment: Weekdays; flexible; 9am-4pm.

  • Time commitment: Saturdays; Smith St (Chinatown)

  • RHC participates in IJM’s ‘partner with a field office programme.’ Through this, we express our commitment to the fight for freedom, justice and safety in our region.

    We do this by supporting them both financially and through a specific prayer chat group.

    Time commitment: Virtual; ad hoc

 
 
 

How we think about doing Mercy & Justice at RHC

 

Volunteer Reflections:

 
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