Outreach
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,
I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing,
I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.
~ Matthew 25: 35 - 36
As a community of faith, our intent is to always provide hope, kindness, love, and tangible assistance to all persons and families in need, and so we honor and care for our neighbors through our Brown Bag Lunch Ministry, our State ID & Birth Certificate Ministries, our Homeless Ministry, and our Community Partnerships.
Below, you can learn more about Stone Village's outreach ministries as well as the other ways our community seeks justice and offers mercy on behalf of those living in the margins. If you have questions, please contact Pastor John.
State ID Ministry
Those in need of an Ohio Identification Card can receive a voucher from Stone Village Church on Wednesday morning at 8:30 am.
Our voucher covers the cost of an Ohio identification card. The voucher does not cover the cost of an Ohio driver's license, nor can the voucher be used towards a driver's license.
Those in need must have two certified forms of identification in order to secure an state identification voucher. If you have questions about acceptable certified forms, please visit the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Please note, only twenty vouchers are given each week.
Birth Certificate Ministry
Persons in need an Ohio Birth Certificate can receive a voucher from Stone Village Church on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am. Our voucher only covers the cost of an Ohio Birth Certificate, our voucher does not cover out of state Birth Certificates.
Those in need must be born in the state of Ohio and have a reference letter from an accredited organization or agency, illustrating their need for the voucher.
Please note, only four Birth Certificate vouchers are given each week.
Brown Bag Lunch Ministry
On the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm, Stone Village's community gathers and packs 400 lunches to feed those who hunger.
We invite you to join us.
Homeless Ministry
Inspired by the needs of those who are homeless, each month Stone Village Church will collect one item, different each month, to be delivered on Sunday mornings and placed at the altar.
During the month of February, Stone Village’s community will focus on collecting items for Star House, the only 24/7 drop-in center for homeless youth in Columbus, Ohio.
The Star House is projected to serve more than 1000 youth in 2019. These youth live directly on the streets or in abandoned buildings. Most are disconnected from their families and are left to fend for themselves on the fringes of our society. With limited rights and privacy, they have little access to supportive services needed to survive independently. These youth are at high risk for human trafficking and victimization.
To support Star House, you can access their
Amazon Wish List and select items to purchase online.
Community Partnerships
In addition to our internal outreach ministries, Stone Village is in partnership with the following community organizations, who are making a bold and inspiring difference in the lives of women, immigrants, refugees and the homeless living in Central Ohio.
The Open Shelter
The Open Shelter provides, directly or by referral, emergency shelter and assistance for homeless and marginally housed persons in Central Ohio, especially the most vulnerable among them.
Avanza Together
A local community organization looking to bridge the gap between the immigrants in Columbus looking for support, and community members looking to stand with them in their time of need.
CRIS: Community Refugee & Immigration Services
Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS) is an independent non-profit organization that serves the growing refugee and immigrant populations in Central Ohio.
