The Bible says that greatness comes by being a servant (Matthew 20; Mark 6). New Testament offers a variety of areas for you to get involved. There’s something for everyone.
- Worship Team
- Sound or Display
- Building Upkeep
- Grounds Crew
- Maintenance Help
- Cleaning
- Nursery
- Kids Church Teacher or Assistant
- Youth Leaders
- Ushers and Greeters
- Welcome Desk Assistance
- Book Store
- Discovery Group Leaders
- Prayer Team
- Plus many more opportunities. Contact a staff member to see where you best fit!
New Testament supports and is involved with various local ministries including the following: Mission Share, Compass Care, Open Door Mission and Grace House Rochester.
Mission Share
“…Do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
Hebrews 13:16
New Testament helps support Mission Share, along with many other Evangelical churches in Greece. Mission Share serves those in need in our local community through the supply of food and clothing. Mission Share also meets local needs through various outreaches in the community.
Present Services Available
- Food Pantry
- Clothing Shelf
- Back to School Outreach
- Thanksgiving Outreach
- Christmas Hope
- Referral Services
New Testament collects food on the 2nd Sunday of the month for Mission Share. We are also involved in many other ways w them, as we link arms to fulfill their vision, “Where Love Touches People.” You can contact Mission Share directly, or see Steve and Carol Minchella, who head up this ministry on New Testament’s end.
Our facility is located at:
10 Cedarfield Commons
Rochester, NY 14612
Mission Share Website
For more information, please call the Mission Share office at (585) 368-0744
Compass Care
Compass Care Website
New Testament supports Compass Care financially and with volunteers. Contact the church office to see how you can get involved in this ministry.
Open Door Mission
Open Door Mission Website
New Testament supports the Open Door Mission with volunteers and various events. Contact the church office to see how you can get involved in this ministry.
Grace House Rochester
Grace House Rochester exists to provide a smooth transition to community life for men recently released from a correctional facility, who have demonstrated a consistent commitment to change, by providing a highly structured program based on Christian principles
Grace House Rochester is run and owned by New Testament Christian Church, but supported by many local churches, ministries and businesses. There are currently 3 Grace House Rochester locations: Amherst St, Jones Ave, and Norton St.
Primary Goals and Objectives
The residents of Grace House Rochester are supervised and held accountable to the Parole release conditions and Grace House Rochester reporting rules. The residents are subject to the “Grace House” accountability issues defined by their individual Case Manager. The Grace House Rochester program is a leader in its field having created a unique partnership and linkage agreement with the New York State Division of Parole. 
The success of Grace House Rochester is due to the unique partnerships with the religious community, local businesses, addiction treatment program, the Monroe County Department of Social Services, various job training programs (VESID), literacy volunteers and local employers working together to provide an opportunity and a clear direction of accountability for program participants to become productive members of society and gain the life skills necessary to live independently.
Through the experienced agency staff, daily contact with the New York State Division of Parole and numerous community agency collaborations and churches the Grace House Rochester residents will have all food, clothing, and medical needs met as well as the ability to receive spiritual and mental health counseling at no personal cost.
During program commitment, which is 60 to 120 days, the primary goals are resident stabilization and community safety. Through case management and involvement with collaborative community partners each participant is screened, assessed and then a transitional program is designed to meet each residents required level of care. Staff encourages clients to become self-supportive, and connect with care providers that will assist the individual to live independent and free.
How you can get involved with Grace House Rochester
- Volunteer
- Volunteers are needed to serve, become mentors, lead bible studies, do painting or yard work etc. All hands are needed, skilled and unskilled. Volunteers who work one-on-one with mentoring or in a Bible study setting will need a Pastor’s letter of reference and a background check. Women and teenagers may serve in a controlled environment. Day and Evening work schedules are available.
- Prayer
- Create Fundraisers: Marathons, Cycle Runs, Walks, and Garage sales, Bake sales, Dinners, Auctions, etc.
- Financial Support
- Donations
Here is a list of materials needed at Grace House Rochester. Please keep in mind all items must be in working order.
Remodeling Materials
- Double insulated Windows (call for sizes), Drywall, Building Materials, Bathtubs, Shower Enclosure, Toilets, Vanity Plumbing Supplies
Household Items
- Dressers, Sofas, Chairs, Lamps, Night Stands
- Washers & Dryers
- Pillows & pillow cases, Blankets, Single Fitted Bed Sheets (78” by 36”)
- Shower Curtains, Towels & Wash cloths
- Paper towels, Dish Soap, Landry Soap
- Light Bulbs, (60 / 75 Wyatt)
- Toothpaste & Toothbrushes, Razors, Shaving Cream
- Deodorant (Men’s only), Bar Soap, Toilet Paper (single ply)
- Cooking utensils, Silverware, Frying Pans & Pots, 8oz. Styrofoam cups
- Microwave Ovens, Coffee Makers, TV’s, and DVD Players
- Deep Fryer, cooking oil
- Men’s Socks & Underwear, Coats & Jackets
- Sugar, Coffee, Sweet & Low, Hot Choc mix, Spices, Garlic, Frank’s Red hot Etc.
- Meat / Chicken / Cold Cuts
- Food items, soups, microwave meals, canned or frozen food
- We accept fresh fruit, vegetables and all edible items
- Wegman gift cards to purchase food
Office Equipment
- Intel Core Duo Processor Laptop Computer with DVD –RW (4 gig wireless)
- Server / software / security programs
- Cameras (Exterior / Infra-red)
- Ink cartridges: Canon 390 multipass (24 / 21), for HP all in one 6500, Kodak Printer (Black / Color)
- Reams of Paper
- Electric Pencil sharpener
- Paper shredder
Maintenance
- Snow plowing service, snow shovels, lawn mowers, rakes, pointed shovels, power tools, hand tools, saws, portable drills, table saw, etc.