Come unto me, "all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you,
 and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke
 is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30

 Scope:
 Domestic violence is an abomination and has been hidden in churches for a very long time. Those who suffer
 often suffer silently and the scars from abuse can last a lifetime. From Bruised & Battered to Blessed work
 with families, using Godly principles to bring about healing.

 Target Group:
 Those who are afflicted by mental and physical abuse.

 Program Description:
 The purposes of our programs are to promote Christianity, as well as educate the public on domestic  violence and provide an understanding of the devastating affect that domestic violence has on the  community.

 We will:

   o Identify abused persons
   o Meet and pray with them
   o Where appropriate, partner with agencies for counseling, protection and “safety”
   o Educate about abusive behaviors as it relates to the Bible
   o Encourage persons to seek help
   o Conduct Workshops, advocacy services, peer mentoring, counseling, and referrals

 “I was in prison and you came to Me” Matthew 25:36c

 Scope:
 Everyone makes mistakes; unfortunately some mistakes are more costly than others. An incarcerated
 parent can leave a family devastated. Often times the spouse and the children feel abandoned and hopeless.

 Target Group:
 The single parent families of an incarcerated spouse and the incarcerated spouse.

 Program Description:
 The purposes of our program are to promote Christ while providing relief to the poor, oppressed, and
 underprivileged. We will minister to the families of the incarcerated spouse by providing counseling, tutoring
 services for the children, and small study groups with those with similar struggles. We will also provide visits
 to the incarcerated and clothing to those when they are released.

 We will:

   o Conduct small group meeting
   o Tutoring for the children
   o Counseling
   o Where appropriate, partner with agencies for specialized counseling
   o Assistant with food and gifts for the children during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season

 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your
 requests be known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard
 your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

 Scope:
 Prayer is communication with God through the person of Jesus Christ. God wants us to communicate
 with Him. Prayer is also an act of obedience. Oftentimes people think about prayer as a means to get
 their personal needs met. However, we should understand that through the loving act of prayer we
 are able to: praise and adore God, to know Him, to honor Him, to show our love and dependence
 towards Him, to come into His presence and be changed by Him.

 Target Group:
 Anyone who would like to develop a stronger prayer life.

 Program Description:
 Our purpose and goal is to pray for the needs of the country, nation, state, surrounding cities, city,
 community, and its people, churches and ministries. We are also committed to praying for one another.

 We will:

   o Have a sensitive heart towards the things of God
   o Be content with serving others behind-the-scene
   o Be able to discern the prayer needs of others
   o Be willing to pray with others openly when lead by the Holy Spirit
   o Be committed to praying daily for others
   o Pray for extended periods of time with joy
   o Have continuous growth in praying and learn more about prayer
   o Share with others what God has done without bringing attention to self
   o Recognize and record prayer and answers
   o Expect to hear from God according to His wisdom
   o Receive guidance and regular insight from the scripture that informs their praying
   o Enjoy intimacy with the Lord in your daily walk with Him
   o Regularly pray for pastors and/or ministries (as a high priority)
   o Be comfortable praying alone, or with others, in different environments, at various times of
      the day or night
   o Be comfortable inviting others to join in prayer
   o Fast and pray when prompted by the Holy Spirit

 "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from
 God and not from us." 2 Corinthians 4:7

 Scope:
 With so much “media hype” today, young women are often ill prepared for life. Images of scantly
 dressed women are seen everywhere. Young women view these images and immoral behaviors as
 “normal” since ad campaigns compete for attention using every type of media available (television,
 magazines, internet, billboards, etc.).

 Target Group:
 Girls ages 6-18

 Program Description:
 West Sacramento Community Church is working to raise a new generation of young women with values
 and morals that are set apart from the world.

 We will:

   o Identify young women and girls within described age groups
   o Teach social skills
   o Teach what the Bible says about morality
   o Arrange field trips
   o Teach Godly values, self-esteem and etiquette
   o Work with girls so that the finished product has prepared them for the world
   o Help girls to understand that they are set apart and have been chosen by God to make
      a difference in their families, communities and the world