OVER THE MOUNTAIN
In January 2023, we launched a Mobilization Assessment site, which, through a series of questions, assesses each member’s spiritual gifts in order to discern how members can be mobilized to serve others over the fence, over the mountain, and overseas! Click the button below to access this site.
MOBILIZATION in 2023
Led by Pastor of Mercy and Mobilization, Juan Vasquez:
Developed and Launched our OMPC Mobilization Assessment Website (over 350 assessments taken with over 180 one-on-one mobilization meetings!)
Organized 3 Serve Days in the Fall that offered 337 service opportunities
Created a Mobilization Team
Coordinated a Pastor Mobilization Cohort with local pastors
Mobilized 24 Life Groups
Mobilized 350 members
Accrued 1500 + hrs. of volunteer service
Served our Widows
MERCY Through OMPC
In 2023, the Mercy Team helped support other ministries throughout the Birmingham area:
South Park Baptist Church: Various mercy ministry initiatives ($32,650.00)
Rosedale Food Bank Distributes food to those in need in Homewood ($19,000)
Urban Hope Community Church Gospel Community in Fairfield ($12,500)
Christian Service Mission Distributes food and other essential resources ($8,750)
Work/Faith Birmingham: Empowers the vulnerable in our city through education, mentorship, and job readiness ($5,000)
Oak Mountain Mission Provides Food, Clothing, and Financial support to those in need ($6,000)
Red Mountain Grace: Supports families undergoing long-term medical procedures by providing affordable housing ($2,749)
Banks Academy: Provides Education ($1,500)
King's Home Serves youth, women, and children fleeing domestic violence ($658)
Housing/Mortage Assistance ($18,724)
Utilities ($3,042)
The Mercy Team also attended to 77 mercy cases, which provided financial support to individuals inside and outside OMPC. The financial support included covering:
Medical bills
Mortgage payments
Utilities
Counseling sessions
Housing Support
Discipleship material for prison ministry efforts
Groceries
Giving to Adoption Fund
Essential home repairs (including participating in the labor)
Total amount spent on Mercy this year through 11/30 = $219,483*
Total Mercy Income through 11/30 = $136,364
* Final financial figures for 2023 will be released in January 2024!
For this year’s Angel Tree, we collected over 160 gifts for 40 children that supported 12 families this Christmas. Oak Mountain Missions shared:
“Thank you for coordinating the Angel Tree at Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church and for inspiring others to give so generously. This year, Oak Mountain Mission will serve 486 children and teens in Shelby County for Christmas. It is because of your prayers and support that we have been able to meet this need. You are brightly shining the love of Christ during this Christmas season. Thank you for living your faith through service to others.”
“Thank you for being a bright spot in a dark year! Our family appreciates you so much.”
US Missions Weekends
Our US Missions weekends started with guest speaker, Brian Habig from Downtown Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC. We heard from several ministry partners throughout the two weekends and concluded with a church-wide picnic at the Youth House. During this time, we heard from four of our US Ministry Partners about their work in Birmingham and across the country!
