Established in 1950
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Missions & Outreach

Our passion for missions is fueled by the belief that God is a missionary deity, constantly seeking His lost creation to lovingly guide them back into His embrace. This divine call inspires our church to be a beacon of missionary work, both prayerfully and financially supporting and sending people to the mission field locally, nationally, and internationally. We are committed to living out this purpose through service and outreach, embodying God's heart for all people.
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Local Missions and Outreach

KAIR (Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources)

Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources (KAIR) is a community-based volunteer organization that offers practical assistance to the elderly, frail, disabled, isolated, and needy individuals of Kalkaska County. Our partnership with KAIR exemplifies our dedication to supporting vulnerable members of our community with dignity and care.

Crawford County Christian Help Center

Established in 1992, the Crawford County Community Christian Help Center addresses local hunger and provides essential services to the community. By collaborating with this center, we aim to extend hope and sustenance where it's needed most.
Contact: +1.(618) 546-5542

River House Women's Shelter

The mission of River House, Inc. is to provide safety and services to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and the homeless while promoting empowerment through education and advocacy. River House, Inc. has been serving local communities since 1986 by providing crisis counseling, emergency shelter, group counseling and support, legal advocacy, and community education.

International Missions and Outreach

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews was founded in 1983 by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein to promote understanding between Jews and Christians and build broad support for Israel and other shared concerns. Our ministry's vision is that Jews and Christians will reverse their 2000-year history of discord and replace it with a relationship marked by dialogue, respect, and cooperation.

Samaritan's Purse and Operation Christmas Child

BLCC participates every year in this worthwhile project. Our 2022 goal was 300 shoe boxes. By the grace of God and the generosity of our church family we were able to pack and send 300 boxes!! Please be praying for those who will receive these simple gifts that it will make a difference in their lives and that they come to know Jesus—the reason we celebrate Christmas! After sharing the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus said “Go and do likewise.” That is the mission of Samaritan's Purse—to follow the example of Christ by helping those in need and proclaiming the hope of the Gospel. They are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns them a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Tapestries of Life

Tapestries of Life is a US-based organization dedicated to fulfilling the Christian mandate to care for widows and orphans. Their ambitious vision includes building "Casa de las Gemas," an orphanage in Guadalupe, Mexico, to house over 400 children. With facilities such as a clinic, school, and housing, this monumental project offers numerous hands-on opportunities for service. Additionally, Tapestries of Life aims to meet the immediate needs of Mexican families through their mercy ministry, providing food and essentials—deeply reflecting the biblical call to serve with mercy and grace.
The Biblical mandate to take care of the widows and orphans is in the process of being fulfilled in the orphanage that is being built at in Guadalupe, MX. This orphanage will house over 400 children and the government promised to fill it within 24 hours of when the doors open with a small percentage of the over 7000 children that are living on the street in this area alone. This orphanage is being built by churches in America, Canada, Scotland and all over the world. May God’s name be praised. However, there is a lot of work that still needs to be done.
In the early 1980′s 27 acres of property located in Guadalupe, Mexico was donated to Tapestries of Life Ministries. This property was an answer to prayer for Pastor Steven Brewer and his wife Cathy. The Brewer’s vision is to build an orphanage for the homeless children of Mexico. They have named this orphanage “Casa de las Gemas”—House of Gems. Each child is a jewel in God’s eyes. When completed this complex will house over 400 children. The main dormitory is a two-story building constructed in the shape of a cross. Also on the grounds are a Clinic, Cafeteria, Staff Housing, Elementary School and a Warehouse.
Tapestries of Life provides many ways for people to have “hands-on” involvement in our mission outreach to Mexico. Individuals, churches, mission groups, youth groups… there’s an opportunity for you!
The second part of the vision is meeting the immediate daily needs of today through the mercy ministry. We are providing much needed food to the poor of Mexico. Many of these items are provided by donations specifically for this ministry or by the work teams involved in the distribution.
The Bible is full of verses that require us to help those who need our help. Some examples are “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy.” Another one is when Jesus asks what we have done in His name. He rejects and accepts people based on serving a cup of water to a thirsty person or giving clothing to someone in need. This is what the mercy ministry is all about. It is a day away from working for the children, but it isn’t a wasted day. It is a day when we serve families. Families that line up for hours to get food so they can feed their families. And the satisfaction of watching the children walk away with a smile on their faces.