Park Central
Why the Park Central Area? This local place to ENGAGE offers The Heights family an opportunity to continue valuable apartment ministries which have been in operation for many years, continue transformational activities in Bukhair Elementary School, show love to Hispanic neighbors within reach of our own church campus, and directly support the growth and ministry of the Lighthouse at Park Central.
What are the objectives?
-Work with The Heights in Spanish to ENGAGE in future Apartment ministries in this area.
-See numerical growth for The Heights in Spanish.
-Continue to foster relationships with the Hispanic people in this area and point them toward The Lighthouse Church.
What is the strategy?
1. Partner with Bukhair Elementary through ABF partnerships in order to build relationships. Bukhair Elementary is the largest Elementary school in the Park Central area serving over 700 students.
- Provide teacher support/encouragement through various luncheons and staff appreciation.
- Provide volunteers for Math/Science night.
- Provide volunteers for Reading night.
- Lead out in uniform drive.
- Coordinate a Spring Carnival for the students and families.
- Provide mentors for children that may benefit from some extra guidance.
2. Work with Miguel Lopez to secure additional apartment ministries.
3. Continue to provide leadership in Children’s activities for The Heights in Spanish.
Occupations, skills projected for this Place of Engagement: Relationship builders, painters, plumbers, carpenters, cooks, friendly people, good organizers, teachers, people with patience, children’s workers, creative persons, compassionate persons, math capable persons, those who can encourage reading, persons who like to have fun.
