About MCTCRC
MC Thornton Christian Resource Center
Linking Communities to Christ – Centered Services
A Harvest of Hope
Proverbs 3:6
Vision
With every passing year, we are taken from a community focus to a global focus, leaving the community in need. Government focus is no longer concerned with people, but projects, programs, power and perception. They have lost sight of the daily realities of the individual. As neighborhood groups and ministries struggle with insensitive government rules and regulations, apathy, low funding and poor support, the need for their services are growing out of proportion.
Thus we seek to bring holistic revitalization and restoration to the lives of individuals by linking those in need to Christ – centered services.
The MC Thornton Christian Resource Center (MCTCRC) is:
• Here to give expecting only to fulfill the need of others.
• Here to teach at ever opportunity the standards and principles of the Word of God.
• Here to share resources that will support and encourage Christian living.
• Here to provide quality, professional and dedicated service.
• Here to communicate God’s solutions.
• Here for all people. “To be all things to all men that the Gospel may abound.”
Why the name?
It is so named in memory of the Spirit of God in the life of Marzell C. Thornton. He was a present day manifestation of the inspirational lives of the saints in the Book of Acts. The principles and standards that characterized his life will always be the focus of the MC Thornton Christian Resource Center.
Mission
The mission of MCTCRC is to network within the Body of Christ, meeting the needs of individuals with the unconditional love of God by linking communities to Christ – centered services.
Purpose
• Unification of the Body of Christ and the community living out the principles of the Book of Acts. Having all things in common while meeting all needs.
• To live the Gospel so that people are saved.
• To provide the biblical solutions to present day problems and needs.
• To create a places where, in Christ’s love, anyone can come and receive from God, through the Body of Christ, the physical, emotional, professional and spiritual guidance they need.
• To provide a place where gifts and talents can be used to the Glory of God.
• To be light and salt within the community.
• To evangelize, educate, encourage, and empower.
• To glorify our Father, which is in Heaven.
Goal
To unite churches, ministries, Christian businesses and individuals together making their gifts, talents, skills and services available through technology, referrals and networking. We unite to rise to the occasion and address and conquer the social decay, moral erosion and human destruction that we’ve become witness to daily. Empowering the Body of Christ to become the formidable force God intended us to be.
Our Accountability
MCTCRC will be accountable:
• To God first on a per step basis: “the steps of a righteous man are ordered by God”.
• To the church, the board and our ministry partners: through annual reports, periodic updates, praise reports and prayer requests.
• To the community through availability at every opportunity.
Not for the reward of a few,
nor the gain of the masses
but so that God will receive all the
Glory, Honor and Praise!!!
How can you help?
Network
• Share with us any information about ministries, business, churches and individuals that you believe will be an asset to those in need.
• Send us the name, address and phone number of your local church along with information about the outreach ministry.
• Inform others of this Christ – centered resource center.
Register
• List your church, ministry, service or talent, and business with us. Receive free link and visibility on our website.
• Be a part of the Christian rolodex of services that will be made available in various social and governmental agencies.
Volunteering
• We welcome and need volunteers who would like to share their time, talents, gifts and services.
Charitable Support and Donations
• We operate by prayer, gifts, and charitable donations. Trusting God to provide whatever is necessary to meet the need.
• We count on the generosity of friends, churches, and businesses.
• Prayerfully consider sowing seed into this fertile ground.
• Donations such as: office equipment, food, clothing, bibles, other study literature and daily living necessities, etc.
Pray
• Lift up this ministry before the Lord regularly
• Pray for the souls that will be reached and then transformed by the power of the Gospel
Partner
• Pray on an ongoing basis for this ministry.
• Commit to assisting us in the pooling together of Christ – centered resources so as to be able to meet the needs of the community.
• Make contributions and or donations and/or assist us in acquiring financial gifts.
• Avail yourself for service as your schedule permits.
If you would like more information or to volunteer please contact us at:
MC Thornton Christian Resource Center
PO Box 2081
Matteson, IL 60443
(773) 779 – 1300 or 779 – 2900
(773) 779 – 2901 (fax)