Community Ministries

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	"And whoever shall force you to go one mile, go with him two." --Matthew 5:41
Tutoring Every Thursday, 3:45 to 5:15 pm
Ministry Vision: Academics, mentoring, and Christ can unlock a brighter future for the youth of today.  The value of building relationships with youth has been the spark that has sustained many organizations in our city.  For years, Tab has invested in the health, recreation, and social concerns of our immediate community.   Tutoring and mentoring youth are not new ideas to Tab members.  However, our format has slightly changed to address the obvious academic and mentoring needs of the youth in this community at this time.  Mind … Body … and Spirit – we have heard these three words over and over again.  There is simple truth in their association - a key or hope for the future.
Volunteer Qualification: The key qualification is a heart for the youth of today.  Trained educators will be on hand if you and your student have an academic question!  The “one on one” connection is heart of this ministry.
Program Goals and Review: One adult per student. Last year, we averaged each week 35 students and volunteers.  Many volunteers had a partner to rotate the time or to operate as their permanent sub. A substitute base is critical to the success of this program.  From the beginning, I wanted to establish “no guilt” ministry that would respond to a volunteer’s life changing circumstances!  Weekly, God provided an amazing pool of volunteers to meet our volunteers’ and students’ needs.
Time Commitment: 1 1/2 hours per week, every Thursday. Gather at 3:45, Tutor from 4:00 to 5:15.
For more information, contact: Ann Reynolds, ann.reynolds@tabpres.org. Ann Weller, ann.p.weller @gmail.com

"Whatever you do to the least of these, you do to me."

These words of Christ are the central motivation for the volunteers of Tab's Community Ministries.  Doing more than just providing handouts, below are some of the ways that volunteers of Community Ministries put their faith into action in the heart of Indianapolis.

TAB MINISTRIES:

• The Open Door (pictured) in the dining room Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
  
• Fresh Start Tutoring for IPS elementary school children.
• Midweek worship and fellowship Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
  
• Thursday Evening Children's Program
  
• Transportation ministry for neighborhood children and families on Thursday evening and Sunday morning
  

TAB PARTNERS WITH THE FOLLOWING MINISTRIES, PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS:

• Unleavened Bread Cafe located at 30th and Central. Watch the video. (Real Player)
• Freewheelin' Bike Cooperative
• IPS #48 across the street from Tab
• Angel Tree and Blessing Tree holiday gifts to neighborhood children and a summer trip
• Mid North Food Pantry
• Mid North Church Council
• Mapleton Fall Creek Community Development Corporation
• Mid North Shepherd Center at North United Methodist Church
• Bethlehem House, a substance abuse addictions ministry
• Prison ministry to families and persons in jail or prison from our neighborhood
• Crisis needs counseling and assistance.
• Tech Center--U.S. Dream Academy
• Mozel Sanders Thanksgiving Dinner
• Purdue International
• P.L.U.S.
• Urban Young Life
• Weed and Seed
• Church Federation of Indianapolis
• Celebration of Hope
• Raphael Health Center
• Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic