Missions
He is a God of global purpose. He’s already put on our hearts the longing to be His friend, to somehow become a co-worker with Him, living in the dignity of a purpose larger than ourselves. We really want to serve God in the biggest way we know how. What prevents us? Jesus lived with joy, hope and single-hearted passion. There is joy in vision. Jesus told His first followers that the value of living fruitfully for His Father’s glory was “that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.” (John 15:11) Jesus’ life purpose was to bring about God’s glory on earth. “Missions” is a loaded word for most Christians. Many people are exposed to it in the context of appeals for volunteers or funds. It’s often been reduced to a limited question of whether you will be a missionary or not. Most Christians would admit that they don’t really know enough about what missions is to participate short term, long term, help fund or even support it with prayer. Even less clear is how someone can live for God’s global purpose without being a missionary. We are convinced that God has a “world-sized” role for every Christian in His global purpose. Whether people go to distant countries or stay at home in support is a secondary issue. The primary issue is what most people are hungry to discover; vision to live a life of purpose. Click the graphic below to find out about our current water project at the church Ways to get involved: · Get to know who we support and take on a special interest in one or all · Support the "So Others May Have Water" Project · Participate in local missions trips and service · Participate in our short term missions trips to developing countries · Pledge monthly to support our churches efforts and commitments For more information, please feel free to contact Scott Steffens, director of missions for The Refuge (631) 368-3200 
Missionary Support:
· Kathryn Winn- El Salvador (La Casa De Mi Padre orphanage)
· Tim & Debbie Anderson- Ecuador (picture & e-mail only)
· Angela Bale- South Africa (picture & e-mail only)
· John & Marilyn Campbell- Benin (picture & e-mail only)
· Richard & Janet Conti- Guatemala (picture, bio & e-mail only)
· Duane & Lori Danielsen- Bangladesh
· Rocco & Ellen DiTrolio- Argentina
· Richard & Cynthia Nicholson- Latin America/ Caribbean (picture & e-mail only)
· Bill & Ky Prevette- Romania/ Southeastern University
· Deanna Richardson- Thailand (e-mail only)
· Christina Richter- Northern Asia (e-mail only )
· Kelly & Cyndi Robinette- Cambodia (picture, bio & e-mail only)
· Paul & Julie Kraus- New York City
· Donald & Lisa Geraci- Jewish Ministry/ New York City (picture & e-mail only)
· Helping Hand Rescue Mission- Huntington, NY
· Care Center crisis pregnancy- Islip, NY
· Exodo Foundation- El Salvador (orphanage- Spanish only)
· Pastor Francesco- Astoria, El Salvador (local pastor)
· World Vision- Worldwide/ New York
· Teen Challenge- Long Island (drug & alcohol rehab)
· Gideons International- Long Island chapter (Bible distribution)
· Long Island Citizens for Community Values (anti-pornography watchdog)
