Where/When
Lunch is served daily (Monday through Saturday) at 11:45 AM at Mariner's Point in Mission Beach. [map]

The Vision
The Branch is a compassion ministry of the Coast Vineyard Christian Fellowship that ministers to the poor and homeless of the beach communities in San Diego. It is fostered by God’s love, guided by God’s Word and empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Branch Ministry is an act of worship.

The Branch is:
» A church
» A hospital
» A school
» A family

As a church, it’s an opportunity to share the Gospel with the homeless. It’s a place, not only to hear the Word of God, but to see it in action. It’s a place for worship, fellowship and to celebrate what He did on the Cross for us all.

As a hospital, it’s a place to come for healing prayer. It’s a safe place to restore the broken hearted, to mend physical infirmities, to set minds free to know the truth and to raise the spiritually dead into a new life.

As a school, it’s a place for everyone to learn the heart of Jesus. It’s a place to practice the gifts the Lord has given us all. It’s a place to be trained, coached and counseled in the ways of God.

As a family, we come together for encouragement and accountability. We defend one another from the enemy. We learn to love each other as Christ loves us (sacrificially and unconditionally), nurturing each other in a life given to God.

Needs
There are opportunities for anyone who wants to be involved in the Branch. Some of ‘our’ immediate needs are with the daily lunches. We need volunteers to help feed lunch during the week.

We also have need for CLEAN clothes (new underwear/socks) and blankets. (No dress clothes needed thank you) There is a need for snack foods too, like jerky and cheese crackers, etc.

If you are interested in serving lunch, have donations, or just curious and have questions about the Branch in general, please contact John.

Upcoming events/meetings
Lunch is served daily (Monday through Saturday) @ 11:45 at Mariners Point in Mission Beach.

Where to start
First, we can pray for those who spend their day on the streets in loneliness and brokenness. We can all pray for the heart of the church to meet with Jesus’ heart. We can pray for the Branch Ministry to be sure footed in its walk with Christ on the streets. We can pray that we will remain humble and obedient to the Lord’s will, to seek after Him first, then to bring the subsequent revelation of God’s love to the lost. Then…contact me (or someone you know working with the Branch Ministry) to get the latest info and to find out how you can be a part of what God is doing “at the beach”. Matthew 9:37-38

Contact
If you are interested in the Branch ministry or have questions or comments, please call John at home (619) 224-5374 (leave a message), or the church office (858) 456-5045 or e-mail johnp@coastvineyard.org.