ABOUT
Freshwave Ministries Society is a non-profit, charitable organization, registered with CRA (Tax ID # : 852786805RR0001), and is incorporated under the B.C. Society Act. FWM began it’s weekly ministry in 2010. It is wholly volunteer based, has a Board of Directors, is based out of South Delta, B.C., and serves in Vancouver and Greater Vancouver. Financials are available on request.
VISION
To serve marginalized residents of Vancouver in the name of Christ!
MISSION STATEMENT
To meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of marginalized people through Christ’s love.
OBJECTIVES
- To provide hot meals, groceries, clothing, bedding to the marginalized.
- To encourage members to reach out and build caring, non-judgmental relationships with those we serve.
- To seek out and work in cooperation with local organizations to provide a network of resources for those we serve.
- To help those that we serve to build healthy physical and spiritual support structures for their lives.
FWM CORE VALUES
- Knowing Jesus and making Him known
- Being people of grace, integrity, and discipline
- Loving, caring for, and valuing all people
- Serving others sacrificially
- Willing to continue learning and improving in all areas of the ministry
- Keeping Jesus and our vision at the centre
FWM MANDATE
Matthew 25:34-40 (New International Version)
- “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.
- For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,
- I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
- “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?
- When did we see you a stranger and invite you in or needing clothes and clothe you?
- When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
- “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’
FWM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Carey Muir
Frank Sawatsky
Dawn Magee
Dianne Smith
Shelley Sterling
Richard Boyd
Olga Nickel
Jennifer Greenstien
MINISTRIES under FWM Umbrella
1) Metro Vancouver Street Ministry / Alley Ministry
Due to the street-based and mobile nature of FWM, volunteers interact directly with the marginalized in their own environment. Because of this level of familiarity, comfort and credibility, trusting relationships are established which help to factor in addressing the complex issues that are presented.. We not only feed their stomach, and provide for their daily needs, but we feed their soul and spirit.
2) The Wander Inn ‘ Outreach’ Café
TWIC is a monthly coffee house held in Greater Vancouver (South Delta) which brings awareness and support to FWM. Opens every 3rd Saturday evening.
Venue: Lighthouse Church Entrance: $10.00 suggested donation.
Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/TheWanderInnCafe/
3) Greater Vancouver (South Delta) Monthly Community Meal
FWM hosts the community meal every 4th Tuesday of the month
We are committed to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ to disadvantaged and / or vulnerable residents of South Delta.
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