Mechanicsville is the neighborhood we, after two years of prayer and discernment, decided to move towards as a specific focus area in seeking the peace of our city. These are not "one time" activities, but opportunities for a long term relational presence where we can both evangelize and meet economic needs.

Eleven ways you might begin building relationships in Mechanicsville:

1. Thursday AM prayer time at 8:30 AM in the chapel at 4MS. We focus on Mechanicsville.
2. Mentoring children of prisoners through Amachi.
3. Volunteer with Just Lead after school program at Clinton Chapel.
4. If you live in Mechanicsville, get involved in the community discussions about the gang violence - see This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
5. Become a regular volunteer at Beardsley Farm.
6. Teach music lessons at Joy of Music.
7. Be a mentor at the Wesley House.
8. Youth: follow up this Christmas with the families you served last summer through Operation Backyard.
9. Serve meals through Mobile Meals - see This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
10. Participate in Operation Share, a coat give-away. The goal is to provide coats for working poor in neighborhood.
11. Eat at 501 Arthur.