Nursing Home Ministry of Compassion

This ministry was established in October of 2002 under Solomon Jones Ministry, which has been embraced and become a part of the outreach ministry of The House of Compassion. The Nursing Home Ministry takes place at Wyant Wood Care Facility located at 200 Wyant St. in Akron, Ohio. It is held the first Saturday of every month from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. This is a time filled with fellowship, praise, exhortation, and service of the Eucharist to the residents. Our goal is to be a blessing to the residents and let them know God has not forgotten or forsaken them.

Outreach Ministry of Compassion

Outreaches are an integral part of evangelizing and spreading the “Good News.” This is done not only on an individual basis, but on a community level. We as a church follow the example of Jesus when he fed the multitude. Our goal is to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the people or community with whom we come into contact. It is our desire to be a blessing and impact lives wherever our footsteps are ordered to go.

Building a relationship is the key to having a lasting influence upon the individuals/community as we reach out. The House of Compassion has services “on location” at the Springhill Apartments - Community Room. These services take place on a quarterly basis delivering the Word of God with compassion and faith. Our goal is to reach lost souls and reconcile individuals back to Christ.

The House of Compassion has had several outreaches recently:

1. Back to School---100 book bags filled with school supplies were given to the residents at Springhill Apartments.
2. Winter Give Away---In the month of October, over 75 men, women, and children in the Springhill community were given winter hats, gloves, scarves, and socks in preparation for the winter months.
3. A Day of Thanksgiving---85 residents were served Thanksgiving lunch along with confessions of “Thanks Giving unto the Lord”.
4. Christmas Celebration----over 80 children were blessed with Christmas gifts ranging from bikes to dolls. The true meaning of Christmas was brought forth by the demonstration of love and fellowship.

It was truly a blessing to fulfill the call of God and be a blessing to a community. We’re looking forward to continuing this ministry and having an impact on the lives of the local community.