Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourself.
- Romans 12:10
Nazarene Missions International (NMI)
West Avenue Compassion (WAC)
Nazarene Missions International (NMI)
NMI is the organization responsible for engaging and mobilizing the local church to engage in missions in the Church of the Nazarene and is the denomination’s representative for missions on the district and in the local church. Nazarene Missions International is people praying, giving, building, and engaging all ages with the good news of Jesus. NMI serves as the connection between Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, missions, and the local churches.
NMI helps DEVELOP MISSIONARIES
assists in SENDING MISSIONARIES
SUPPORTS MISSIONARIES through prayer and giving
EDUCATES INDIVIDUALS AND CONGREGATIONS as to the work of Nazarene Missions
assists in SENDING MISSIONARIES
SUPPORTS MISSIONARIES through prayer and giving
EDUCATES INDIVIDUALS AND CONGREGATIONS as to the work of Nazarene Missions
WELCOMES AND HOSTS missionaries when they return for home assignment
helps EQUIP MISSIONARIES to return to their field of service
is the GLOBAL MISSIONS ADVOCATED in every local church
NURTURES THE SPIRIT OF MISSIONS in everyone.
helps EQUIP MISSIONARIES to return to their field of service
is the GLOBAL MISSIONS ADVOCATED in every local church
NURTURES THE SPIRIT OF MISSIONS in everyone.
West Avenue Compassion
The mission of West Avenue Compassion is to meet the immediate needs of our community while furnishing them the tools to MOVE FORWARD. West Avenue Compassion is a volunteer organization and 100% of contributions are used to provide food and services to the needy in our community. We are a proud partner with the San Antonio Food Bank. For every dollar we received in donation, we provide needy families over thirteen dollars' worth of food and supplies. In addition, recipients have access to a variety other services, such as the clothing pantry, classes, and job resources.
Main Food Pantry
The public food pantry is a no-contact, drive through food distribution on Tuesdays from 10am - 1pm.
Each week we serve anywhere from 300 - 400 families.
Bring ID and utility bill if possible.
Each week we serve anywhere from 300 - 400 families.
Bring ID and utility bill if possible.
Choice Pantry
Currently Suspended due to COVID-19
The choice food pantry allows our clients seeking food assistance to choose for themselves what products they receive. This service is by appointment only.
The choice food pantry allows our clients seeking food assistance to choose for themselves what products they receive. This service is by appointment only.
Job Listings
Due to COVID-19, the Job/Education Center has been closed until further notice. That does not mean we are not working diligently to provide opportunities for employment. Check out the current up to date job listings by CLICKING HERE.
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To learn more about West Avenue Compassion, view schedules, and additional services visit westavenuecompassion.org
WAC works with volunteer groups from all around. If you would like to volunteer, or if you have a group that wishes to volunteer as a team, please email eric@westavenuecompassion.org for more information.