To get involved in any of these outreach ministries, contact the Church Office at (941) 625-4356. For an inspiring slide show titled "Interview with God",  click here (www.reata.org/index.html)
BLANKET MINISTRY Small blankets are hand-made and distributed to children in hospitals who may need that extra little bit of comfort. Also, newly baptized infants and children are presented one of these specially made blankets. In addition, these blankets are used as lap blankets in our Sunshine Ministry.
BREAD MINISTRY Every week day around 7:00am, a driver picks up dozens of loaves of bread products from an Englewood, FL grocery store and delivers them to the Housing Authority in Punta Gorda.
DISASTER RECOVERY
KAIROS (Prison Ministry) The mission of the Kairos Prison Ministry is to bring Christ's love and forgiveness to all incarcerated individuals, their families and those who work with them, and to assist in the transition of becoming a productive citizen.
SHARE SHARE is a not-for-profit organization that builds and strengthens community through volunteer service.  SHARE offers savings on food.  Everyone who volunteers just two hours a month is welcome to participate.  You may purchase as much food as you wish over the minimum $18.50 Basic Package purchase. There are no income requirements, just a desire to make a positive difference in the world. To purchase your package(s), come to the church main lobby during the first or second Sunday of the month, 9:30 to 11:00am (November thru May) or 8:30 to 9:45am (June thru October) and register, or "sign up".  Payment must be made during registration.  On Distribution (D) Day, usually the fourth Saturday of the month (check calendar for actual dates), pick up your food package beginning in the main lobby.  You must present your "volunteer slip" at time of food pick up.  You receive these slips at registration. For more information, contact the church at (941) 625-4356, or visit www.shareflorida.com.
TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY We have three 15-passenger Ford mini-buses  We make daily school runs between 1:30pm and 2:15pm, during the public school season 3 vehicles pick up children from 4 area schools return to church for our  After School Program, 2:00pm -5:30pm We make weekly Sunday runs 1 mini-bus provides a ride to and from Sunday’s 10:55am service (or 10:00am service July thru October) for those unable to drive We provide transportation for Youth designated nights Other rides are provided as needed Driver requirements: Willingness Valid driver license Good driving record Our After School Program has more stringent requirements  DRIVERS ALWAYS NEEDED
WELCOMING MINISTRY