You don't have to look far to see that the Washington, DC, Metropolitan area, is not immune to the current economic situation that our nation faces. Right in the midst of prospering communities, there are people struggling to make ends meet. Like Jesus, we must meet them where they are.

In Washington, DC, we've had a longstanding relationship with residents of an apartment complex at 14th & R Streets, NW. Evangelist Betty Fluker has been faithfully serving as our lead for this ministry. Our vision is to plant another church in that community called Beth Mikvah--House of Hope. To move towards our vision, we've been conducting a weekly Bible study as well as other outreach events such as back-to-school drives when we donate school supplies to children in the community as well as food and a clothing banks. A Children's Church is one major initiative we'll be undertaking this year.

Rev. Betty Fluker		Michael Black

An important part of this work is building trusting relationships with the management and residents. Currently we hold montly food outreaches at these locations. Our goal is to broaden our services to the residents by partnering with local churches and organizations to work alongside us.