Their purposes are:
· To strengthen our relationship with Jesus Christ and one another
· To strategically fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus—by putting into practice Jesus’ command to ‘love one another as I have loved you.’
· To teach Sudanese, Somali and American children the awesome love of Jesus through Bible lessons, games, music, crafts
· To distribute food and clothes to those in need in Portland, Maine at the Root Cellar. 90% of the population the Root Cellar serves are African Immigrants
· To help with community service projects near the Root Cellar
· To encourage the Root Cellar staff