Missions/Outreach

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations

Matthew 28:19

Missions & Outreach Ministries at Woodside Wesleyan
At Woodside Wesleyan, missions and outreach are more than just part of our schedule, they are at the heart of who we are. We believe in actively living out the Great Commission by loving and serving others both globally and locally. Through ongoing partnerships and Spirit-led service, our church family is committed to reaching lives, restoring hope, and sharing the message of Jesus with the world.
Here’s a deeper look at the ministries and missionaries we proudly support and walk alongside:

Global Missions

Dan & Pada Merrilat w/ Wesleyan Global Partners

Serving through Wesleyan Global Partners, Dan and Pada Merrilat are passionate about equipping leaders and supporting church-planting efforts worldwide. Their ministry focuses on spreading the Gospel in unreached areas and helping local churches thrive through leadership development and discipleship training.

Hope 4 Liberia

Hope 4 Liberia is a mission close to our church’s heart. Through this partnership, we help provide life-saving medical care, clean water, education, and the Gospel message to communities in Liberia. It’s about restoring dignity, offering hope, and empowering local leaders to transform their communities from within.

Elvis Bugusu – Christian Health Service Corps (CHSC)

Elvis serves faithfully in the medical mission field through CHSC, bringing both physical healing and spiritual hope. His work reaches some of the most underserved populations with essential healthcare services while also providing a powerful witness to the love and compassion of Christ.

Operation Christmas Child

Every year, our church joyfully comes together to pack shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Each box is filled with gifts, hygiene items, and messages of love—sent around the world to bless children in need. This ministry is one of our favorite ways to show that even small acts of generosity can carry the love of Jesus across continents.

Local Outreach

Thrive Pregnancy Center

Quilting Ministry 

Thrive is a Christ-centered outreach we deeply value. They minister to women who are facing unplanned pregnancies—many of whom feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or alone. Thrive walks with them through these difficult seasons, offering pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, emotional support, and long-term care. From the first heartbeat to the journey of motherhood, Thrive provides resources, hope, and a reminder that life is sacred and never without purpose.

This unique and heartfelt ministry creates quilts for those in need—offering warmth, comfort, and love stitched into every thread. These handmade gifts are distributed locally and abroad, reminding recipients that they are not forgotten and that someone is praying for them.

Annual Harvest Party 

Our Harvest Party is more than a fun event—it’s one of our biggest community outreach moments of the year. With games, hayrides, face painting, and festive fall fun, this event provides a safe and welcoming space for families to connect with our church and hear about the love of Christ in a joyful and approachable setting.

Serve the Kingdom, Join the Mission

You don’t have to travel across the globe to make an impact, there are countless ways to serve right where you are. At Woodside Wesleyan, we invite you to be part of something bigger by supporting and engaging in the missions and outreach ministries we partner with. Whether it’s through prayer, giving, hands-on service, or sharing the Gospel, you can join us in serving the Kingdom in meaningful and lasting ways.

Through these missions and ministries, Woodside Wesleyan is committed to living generously, loving boldly, and sending hope—whether across the street or across the ocean. We invite you to join us in supporting these efforts and becoming part of a church family that’s on mission together.

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