Missions
Fairview Heights supports several mission efforts across the globe to share the Gospel, to improve standards of living for low-income church members, and to provide humanitarian aid. In addition to continuous support of these efforts, the church—through special collections—also provides financial support for victims of natural disasters.
Hidalgo County, TX
South Texas
The south Texas mission effort is overseen by the North Pharr Church of Christ. It was established to reach out to the Hispanic population in Hidalgo County and areas across the Mexican border. To date, the effort has planted five Spanish-speaking congregations in Hidalgo County and over a dozen in Mexico, mostly in the Reynosa area and Monterey. Primary activities currently include remodeling and repairing church members’ substandard homes, benevolence projects (including MAGI boxes for community children, which are filled with gifts and other needed items), Vacation Bible Schools, a preaching school, and a mobile dental clinic.
Taurango, New Zealand
Steve Raine, South Pacific Bible College
South Pacific Bible College, located in Tauranga, New Zealand, offers accredited diplomas and subjects for those who desire to build their spiritual lives and service on the firm foundation of God’s Word. Students from all over the world attend the college, earning diplomas in Christian Studies, Biblical Studies, and Christian Leadership. Many of the school’s graduates continue into full-time ministry, with many returning to their homes where they use their education to expand and serve God’s Kingdom there. Fairview Heights supports Steve Raine, who is the principal of South Pacific Bible College. Steve also evangelizes in the local community, speaks at regional conferences, and travels abroad to provide support to some of the school’s graduates who are now in full-time ministry.
Click to watch Dema Gryschuk's presentation at Fairview Heights on October 4, 2023
Ukraine
Let’s Love/Volunteer Brothers
Let's Love was established by Dema Gryschuk in 2006 to assist orphanages in eastern Ukraine. Russia's invasions in 2014 and 2021 led Dema to shift efforts to humanitarian aid in a second effort called Volunteer Brothers, under the Let's Love umbrella. In this effort, Christian volunteers transport food and water, medical aid, and other supplies to citizens in need throughout Ukraine. They also provided spiritual outreach and nourishment and are working to reestablish more Church of Christ congregations after so many were abandoned since the 2021 fighting began.
Supported Organizations
Fairview Heights supports several social service organizations across the midwest.
Webster Groves, Missouri
Christian Family Services
Christian Family Services was established in 1973 to provide social services to children and families in need. CFS assists with maternity counseling, adoptive placement, professional counseling, and family life education and enrichment. Adoptive parents and staff are Christians; however, services are provided to children, families, and individuals regardless of religious affiliation.
Strafford, Missouri
Fair Haven Children's Home
Fair Haven Children’s Home has been operating since 1963, providing a safe environment for children who have often been victims of abandonment, abuse, or neglect. Fair Haven provides care that allows children to develop mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually.
Paragould, Arkansas
Children's Homes
Children’s Homes opened its doors in 1955 and provides help, hope, and homes to children and families. Children’s Homes is a faith-based, Christ-centered organization specializing in residential education care, foster care, and adoptive care.
Valparaiso, Indiana
Shults-Lewis Child and Family Services
Staffed by Christian house parents and counselors, Shults-Lewis Child and Family services offers dynamic treatment programs for struggling teens and their families through counseling, love, acceptance, and hope. The center has been providing family services for over 50 years.
