AGAPE MINISTRIES
1120 W. Keiser, Osceola, AR
563-6263 (2007)
ALL-DENOMINATIONAL MINISTERS FELLOWSHIP
763-6432, 824-9586 or 623-2977
Meets at 8 AM the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at various community churches. Ministers, pastors and elders of all denominations are invited.
BLYTHEVILLE COMMUNITY SAMARITAN MINISTRIES
Rev. Eddie Echols, Director
New Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
534 Maple St. at W. Rose (P.O. Box 658), Blytheville, AR 72316-0658
(870) 762-2667 Tuesday - Friday 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
FAX: 762-2732 (2-1-1 12/24/08)
Provides education, social, economic, spiritual and community development programs to area youth and adults.
The purpose of BCSM is to provide a nucleus for people in the Blytheville area to improve conditions which hinder educational, social, economic, spiritual and community development.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM - A happy, orderly climate provides learning exercises, games and a safe place for children. There are three components which consist of Tutorial Services for students in need of assistance from K-12; Latchkey and Recreational activities from 3-5 PM each school day at the BCSM Family Life Center, 300 S. 2nd Street.
Transportation is provided from school for all participants enrolled in the Latchkey Program.
FAMILY LIFE CENTER, 200 S. 2nd Street, serves as a focal point and safe haven where children, teens, adults and families can come and enjoy themselves. Organized activities such as basketball, volleyball, table games, weight training, aerobics, etc. are offered.
FEEDING PROGRAM - A soup kitchen provides a nutritious meal Tuesday - Friday and Sunday breakfast for the poor, elderly and/or disabled who are hungry or in need of a hold-over meal until other provisions can be made. (2/21/07)
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - To develop leaders, role models and responsible individuals to be better fathers, mothers, husbands, wives and citizens of our communities.
LONNIE MIDDLEBROOK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - An annual scholarship for high school seniors enrolling in college or returning adults.
RADIO PROGRAM -Weekly hour-long programs devoted to community involvement, political concerns, spiritual enrichment and educational issues.
YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS - To promote physical, mental, social, educational and spiritual growth to develop the total person. Drug prevention, child development and teen outreach is also undertaken. Ages five to 80-plus benefit from the various programs. (2007)
BLYTHEVILLE/GOSNELL AREA FOOD PANTRY & CLOTHING MINISTRY, INC.
Dr. Dale Ruddick, Exec. Director
122 W. Main St., Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-9999 9:30 AM - noon Mon. - Fri.
Email (2-1-1 12/24/08)
Provides short term emergency food and clothing assistance to individuals in need in the greater Blytheville area.
BLYTHEVILLE MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE
New Birth Christian Center
Larry Bradford - President
2515 W. Main St., Blytheville, AR
762-3011
Area pastors and ministers meet the second Wednesday of each month in the private dining room of the Great River Medical Center, 1520 N. Division, Blytheville at 9:30 AM.
Volunteer Chaplains meet at 10:30 AM. (12/6/07)
BRIDGING THE GAP MINISTRIES, INC.
Pastors Jerome & Cassandra Elliott
219 N. 21st St., Blytheville, AR 72315
870-780-6396
FAX: 780-6351
Email (5/8/08)
To educate at-risk populations about tobacco through outreach, education and information and promote cessation by all ages. The anti-tobacco coalition meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 PM at 508 W. Chickasawba in Blytheville.
BROADWAY COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Living Word Church of God in Christ
Aaron Woodruff, Director
207 N. Elm St., Osceola, AR 72370
563-9970 9:30 AM - 12 noon Mondays
EMAIL
Offers a food pantry, clothes closet, utility and rent assistance; school supplies after-school and summer tutoring; participation in the Keep Arkansas Beautiful clean-up campaign, Toys for Kids Christmas program and a child development center. (1/22/09)
CHURCH OF GOD RUDDLE ROAD
Kathy & Frankie Read, Directors
1400 S. Ruddle Rd., Blytheville, AR
762-5510
EMAIL (4/22/07)
- GROWL Childrens' Ministries
Provides support, food, clothes and school supplies and uniforms to needy children, advocacy in court and support in school behavioral situations. (4/22/07)
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
715 W. Walnut, Blytheville, AR 72316-0066
870-762-2432
FAX: 870-763-1118 (12/27/07)
Amplified Student Ministry
John Howard
EMAIL (8/1/08)
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Rev. Dennis Fitzpatrick, Pastor
6th & Walnut, Blytheville, AR 72315
763-6339
Offers grief counseling (4/07)
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
7th & Main Sts., Blytheville, AR
763-3351 - Office
763-4187 - Education & Youth Programs
762-2916 - Parsonage (4/07)
GOSNELL BAPTIST CHURCH
603 Hwy 181, Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-5823 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Mon. - Thurs., 8:00 AM - noon Fri. (2-1-1 12/24/08)
GREATER FAITH OUTREACH MINISTRIES
700 S. Lake St., Blytheville, AR
762-2588 (2007)
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
Fr. Joseph L. Pallo, VF - Pastor
1301 W. Main St., Blytheville, AR 72315
Parish office: 1208 W. Ash St. (P.O. Box 747), Blytheville, AR 72316
762-2506 Monday-Friday 9 AM-3 PM
IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
4315 N. CR 535, Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-8343 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon. - Fri. (2-1-1 12/24/08)
INTERFAITH NEIGHBORS
111 W. Hale, Osceola, AR
(870) 563-3099
Operates a sheltered workshop (2007)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 2857 - OUR LADY Of VICTORY
GK Mr. Jonathan B. Schilling
P.O. Box 21, Armorel, AR 72310
870-824-1800
EMAIL
Meets the first Tuesday of each month. (5/05)
LIVING WORLD CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
207 N. Elm St.,Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-9970 (2-1-1 12/24/08)
MANILA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
320 S. Baltimore, Manila, AR 72442
(870) 561-4735 (2-1-1 12/24/08)
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
514 W. Main St., Blytheville, AR
763-3634 (2008)
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY UNION MISSION, INC.
Shari King, Director
400 E. Walnut (Walnut & LaClede Sts.) (P.O. Box 501), Blytheville, AR 72316-0501
763-8380 or 1-800-503-8380 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon. - Fri.
Service/Intake/24 hour contact number: 870-763-9922
FAX: (870) 763-0662
Email (2-1-1 12/24/08)
SERVICES PROVIDED:
Senior Meals - Lunches are delivered to the elderly who are not able to fix meals for themselves and not eligible for Senior Citizens lunches.
Soup kitchen - USDA guidelines for income verification apply.
Food Baskets - Emergency food baskets are available for needy families in Mississippi County and surrounding areas.
Clothing - Seasonal clothing is available to anyone who has a need, regardless of income or situation on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 AM - 4 PM.
Furniture and Appliances - For needy families and fire victims.
Prescriptions - Help as much as possible is given, depending on circumstances.
Medical appliances - Crutches, wheel chairs, hospital beds, bedside commodes and shower chairs are loaned out to anyone who needs them for as long as needed.
Emergency shelter - Temporary and long-term. For one family or two women in an emergency situation for one or two nights until transfer to another facility.
Traveler's Aid
Work Program - Mission residents do yard work, factory line, steel mill shutdowns, moving, hauling, etc.
Christmas - Toys are given out and special food baskets to help with a holiday meal.
The Mission relies solely on donations and accepts any usable item.
NEW OUTREACH MINISTRY
Dr. Robert Hopkins, Director
318 N. 5th St., Blytheville, AR
763-7104 or 838-5418 (4/20/07)
OPERATION LIFELINE OUTREACH MINISTRIES
W. Bradie Chapple
P.O. Box 1226, Blytheville, AR 72316
762-5677 or 635-0128
EMAIL
Offering seminary classes through the Jacksonville Theological Seminary/Revelation Message Bible College; a prayer hotline, Bible study materials, conferences and workshops; program co-ordination and other services. (1/7/09)
OSCEOLA MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE
Pastor Jim Roller, President
First Assembly of God
1903 W. Keiser, Osceola, AR
563-3434 (5/8/08)
PATHWAY MINISTRIES
Dwayne Culp, Minister
4541 E. Hwy. 18, Blytheville, AR
763-4561 (2-1-1 12/24/08)
PLEASANT GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Edward Richardson, Jr.
222 E. Semmes (P.O. Box 155), Osceola, AR 72370
870-563-5731
Email
Co-sponsors the EACH ONE REACH ONE MENTORING PROGRAM, a collaborative effort of faith and community based groups designed to enhance the life skills, work ethic and job training skills of unemployed and under-employed participants. (2001)
PRISON MINISTRY
Patricia Blankenship
Ministers at the Mississippi County Detention Center (6/28/07)
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Elder Johnny L. Moore, Pastor
2150 S. Hwy 61 (P.O. Box 645), Osceola, AR 72370
870-563-8383 or 563-1222
Email (2007)
Formed to address the socio-economic needs of children and families in Mississippi County.
- Mentoring and Tutoring Educational Program - to assist the school district and the community in the education of young people to be competent, motivated members of the workforce and community.
- Single Parent Self-Help Program
- Low Income Housing Program
- Community Youth Enhancement program.
The summer youth program served children for six weeks. (2007)
ST. LUKE OUTREACH MINISTRY/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Pastor C.L. Donnerson, Executive Director
204 E. Sawyer St., Blytheville, AR
762-5878
Offers Feeding the Hungry and Food Pantry programs; pastoral care and substance and drug abuse counseling.
Lisa Murphy
1400 N. Division (P.O. Drawer 1289), Blytheville, AR 72316-1289
(870) 776-1374 or 776-1054 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
FAX: (870) 776-1875 (2-1-1 12/24/08)
Relief services after disasters.
Assistance with electric and gas heating bills from November 1 to April 30. Apply for assistance in person 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM at the following locations:
Sarah Phelps
202 W. Main Street, Blytheville, AR
763-0483
City Hall, Leachville, AR
539-2321
116 W. Olympia (City Hall), Manila, AR
(870) 561-4533 or 561-3178
404 School St., Osceola, AR
(870) 563-6819
Wilson Square, Wilson, AR
870-655-8412 or 655-8570 (1/5/09)
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI COUNTY MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE (formerly OSCEOLA COMMUNITY OF
SHALOM)
303 S. Pecan (P.O. Box 393), Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2688 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Mon. - Fri.
FAX: (870) 563-5460
Email
Churches providing emergency funds for groceries, prescription medicines, rent payments, limited utility assistance for elderly neighbors and some lodging. Access to the Benefit Bank of Arkansas software program allows clients to go on line to see if they qualify for assistance under state programs such as food stamps and Medicaid.
Drivers license or photo ID, proof of income and Social Security cards are required for some services. (211 8/16/08) Engages youth in the ministry through basketball camps and receiving school supplies. The community garden feeds several families in the neighborhood. The "Beat the Heat" program gives fans to families who cannot afford air conditioners or electricity to power them.
SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE/FAITH IN ACTION
Naked Truth Training & Empowerment Center
Christine L. Bennett, Pastor
1665 E. CR 36, Gosnell, AR
532-1501 Monday - Friday 8 AM - 1:00 PM
Elder Willie Warren - 762-1270 (1/31/08)
EMAIL
Has a Caregiving for Seniors program which assists with daily living activities, light yard work, housekeeping and companionship; building wheelchair ramps and providing transportation. (3/30/07)
TAKING IT TO THE STREETS MINISTRY
Vera James
1031 Denny St. (P.O. Box 1777), Blytheville, AR 72315
763-0563 or 762-6128
Carolyn Stewart - 740-1186 or 763-5919 after 3:30 PM
Targeting young men and women 18 and older. Referrals are made to appropriate agencies and guidance is offered. (4/19/07)