Shoe Box Ministry
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need. Shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for children around the world.
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St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry
Vincent DePaul Food Pantry is based at Greenville Sacred Heart Church. Its mission is to feed people experiencing hunger by distributing grocery products and perishable foods. NICC supports this mission through food and money donations.
In addition, each year in partnership with St Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, church volunteers bake pies for Thanksgiving food baskets for our neighbors who need food support. Volunteers gather for the week before Thanksgiving to make homemade apple pies.
Children’s Fair
The Children’s Fair has been held annually since 1861. Sponsored by NICC, the New Ipswich Children’s Fair is held annually on the 3rd Saturday in August. A large portion of the money raised is donated to local organizations and children and families that are in need.
This is NICC’s largest ministry and not only enables charitable giving but is a local tradition that brings families in the community together from near and far – New Ipswich’s form of “Old Home Days”.
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Pastor’s Discretionary Fund
The Pastor’s Discretionary Fund is used to bless people with financial support.
Wednesday Senior Fellowship and
Monday Night Suppers
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Every Wednesday morning from 10:30 to 12:30pm, a group of retired persons gather to “shoot the breeze” at the church. Lunch is provided by a group of volunteers.
From September through June, a dedicated group of volunteers gather on Mondays to prepare healthy and tasty food for the community. This ministry provides a venue for people to meet and make new friends.
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Baby Bottles for the Monadnock Pregnancy Resource Center
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Each year, NICC has a Baby Bottle Campaign to support the Pregnancy Resource Center of the Monadnock Area. The campaign typically runs 4-5 weeks. Baby bottles are distributed to the congregation, who fill them with their loose change.
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