We are big on volunteering at shelters and feeding people experiencing homelessness. We also partner with other charities to accomplish this mission. We have several members who volunteer at our Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 6-8pm, and provides well-needed food and clothing to those in need. Please come to the rear of the building and someone will be happy to assist you!
Extended Hands Ministries, is a ministry of the Greater Glory Church of God, located at 2227 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. The church is a branch of the Church of God headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee and is recognized and approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Code. This exemption applies to the Church of God and all its subordinates, which includes the Greater Glory Church of God.
The church has been serving its surrounding communities for over 35 years. Since then, we have implemented a variety of programs – aimed at uplifting individuals in our quest to offer a wholistic ministry. We have had several success stories, and we hope to continue in our mission to bring hope to hurting people in our community and across the world. We have sent barrels of food and clothing to other countries, and we hope to do even more in the future.
We have lots of activities that the community can be engaged in. We have Family Fun Days, Outdoor Food Fests, Back to School Drives, as well as other activities. These events are hosted on our church grounds, however, these events are not just for church members.
These events are another way that we reach out to our community. We have several events on our Calendar that we open to the community. Our Sunday School Treats and Fun Day is one example where we reach out to children in the community. There are fun, kid-friendly activities including bounce houses, water slides, games, and Back-to-School giveaways. Another major community effort comes up in August, where we will be hosting a Community Health Fair. Through these and other efforts, we aim to show how God acts through the church, and how we can be an example of His love and His grace.
Our VBS (Vacation Bible School) is a fantastic way that we engage with the community. Summer is difficult for a lot of families, and we are happy to be there for them providing a biblical alternative use of time. Our VBS is usually held in June for one (1) week. Please check our calendar for this year’s dates.
Vacation Bible School is a great way to provide the community with necessary Christian education, and pairs it with a great Biblical education that is designed specifically for kids. Parents and guardians get a small time off during this time. VBS is fun, kids love it, and we hope the community appreciates our church’s efforts at making their lives a bit easier.
We have several other activities planned for this year including community cleanups, distribution of food, missions walks, and missions trips. We feed people experiencing homelessness at least once per quarter. We’ll be sure to keep you posted on other upcoming activities.