The Sick: HIV/AIDS Ministry

verse:  “I was sick and you looked after me” Mathew 25:36

fact: there are 8,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in Riverside county

challenge: lead our community to see the sick as God sees them, and to see His image in their faces.

Change Opportunities

· Educate yourself about HIV/AIDS

http://changed.thegrove.cc/index.php/resources

· Pray for God to give you a heart of compassion and love for those living with HIV/AIDS

· Donate needed items such as food and toiletries-- bring to the Outreach donation bin in the hall

· Make a phone call of encouragement to a person living with HIV/AIDS

Volunteer with HammerTime and help with home repair needs, moving needs and car repair needs  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

· Volunteer to help with services provided through Hope Line Network

www.inlandempirehopeline.com 

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Partnerships for Change

Foothill AIDS Project:  Agency providing vital support services to those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS

Hope Line Network:  Network of churches supporting, encouraging and meeting the needs of those living with HIV/AIDS

Riverside HIV Planning Council :  City volunteers that collaborate together to make decisions regarding funding and allocation of government resources.  A Grove representative sits on the Council.