The desire of the Seeds Ministry is to honor God by making Him known to those who have not yet embraced him. It responds to the call of Jesus when he said, "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit teaching them all I have commanded you..." Matthew 28:19, 20
It is also based upon the great commandment to "Love your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind, and the second to love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 22:36-40) through acts of compassion in the church, in the community, and around the world.
Serving Others Selflessly (S.O.S.) -- This ministry assists families and individuals who are in need of a helping hand. Whatever the need, the S.O.S. team is here to help!
Spring and Fall Outreaches -- Each spring and fall, GPCC has the opportunity to serve in the Belvidere Park District's Easter and Halloween carnvials. GPCC provides lunch for those who attend. Donations are also collected for Habitat for Humanity.
Helping Hands -- Whether it's passing out cold water bottles to people on a summer day, or handing out hot cocoa in the middle of winter, GPCC goes into the community and commits acts of kindness to outwardly show the love of Christ and invite them to hear more at GPCC.
The Great Food Challenge -- The Elevate (K - 5th) children's church and the middles school/high school youth compete to bring in the most non-perishable food items to Sunday service. Food donations are delivered to His Glory Christian Outreach, a non for profit organization that provides immediate needs to families in Belvidere and surround areas. Donations are taken in October.
Thanksgiving Celebration Meal -- GPCC along with other Belvidere churches, the Salvation Army, and the Belvidere Business Community provide a free meal to Belvidere residents during the Thanksgiving season at the community building.
GPCC at Belvidere's Hometown Christmas -- In early December, GPCC participates in this local holiday tradition by providing live Christmas music and free activity packets for all the children waiting to see Santa.
Joy of Christmas Toy Drive -- Starting the Sunday after Thanksgiving, GPCC begins the collection of toys for the annual His Glory Mission toy drive. The mission give toys to over 2,500 children in need each year in the Belvidere/Boone County area.
Converge Mid-America -- Planting churches in the U.S. and around the world. There are over 1,100 churches working together impacting the world for Christ. You can find more information at: www.convergemidamerica.org
Operation Christmas Child-- For over forty years, Samaritan's Purse has followed Christ's command by going to the aid of the world's poor, sick, and suffering. They are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns them a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Shoe box collections are taken in November.