Agape Benevolence Fund

AGAPE – LOVE THAT GIVES, HEARTS THAT CARE WITHOUT LIMITS.

JESUS SAID…

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” – Matthew 25:35-40

LOVE LIKE GOD…
WITOUT LIMITS

At West Side Baptist Church, we believe that TRUE FAITH and RIGHT RELIGION are expressed through LOVE IN ACTION. The Agape Benevolence Fund exists to provide compassionate, practical support to individuals and families in our community who are facing unexpected hardships.

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this:
to look after orphans and widows in their distress
and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”

James 1:27 (The Holy Bible, New Testament)

Inspired by Jesus’ first apostles and disciples in the early church in Acts 4:32-35, our church encourages believers to share generously, not as a system of entitlement, but as an outpouring of God’s love and compassion. Jesus’ Apostles remind us that the heart of Christian generosity is voluntary, joyful, and relational: those who have, give to those in need, and no one goes without.

CHRISTIAN CHARITY: Those Who Have, Give to Those in Need, and No One Goes Without.

What the Agape Benevolence Fund Supports

The Agape Benevolence Fund HELPS our families and neighbors with the following:

HOW TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE: If you or someone you know is experiencing a temporary crisis, our Church and Community Partners are here to help. Please contact the Church Office for confidential assistance and guidance. Our Clergy and Deacons will work prayerfully with you to provide immediate support while encouraging longer-term stability. This fund is not about creating dependency; it is about walking alongside our neighbors in times of struggle, reflecting Christ’s love through tangible acts of compassion. For more information about how you or someone you love can GET HELP, click here.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: Your gifts to the Agape Benevolence Fund make a real difference. Every donation, no matter the size, helps provide hope and relief to those facing hardship. YOU CAN GIVE:

  • ONLINE through our secure donation portal – https://west-side-baptist-church.square.site/
  • IN PERSONS at the CHURCH OFFICE
  • MAIL donations to West Side Baptist Church, 1008 SW 4th St., Topeka, Kansas 66606 [Make checks payable to “West Side Baptist Church Agape Fund” and write on the Memo Line: Agape Benevolence Fund.
  • IN WORSHP – Use the Special Offering Envelopes designated for the Benevolence Fund

COMMUNION SUNDAY COLLECTIONS – We receive the Agape Benevolence Fund Offering each time we celebrate the Table of the Lord. Place cash, checks, or requests in the Agape Benevolence Fund basket inside the Sanctuary.

OUR 100% PLEDGE OF SUPPORT

We pledge, promise, and guarantee that 100% of every dollar donated to the Agape Benevolence Fund goes to charitable relief and benevolence assistance for families and neighbors – no money supports the religious work of the church or maintenance of its buildings.

EQUAL ACCESS: HONOR & RESPECT POLICY – The Church is committed to treating all people with dignity, courtesy, honor, and respect by upholding our Christian ethics and Christ-like principles. The Church does not discriminate in the distribution of goods and social services, regardless of age, color, creed, ethnicity, gender expression, marital status, military obligations, national origin (ancestry), physical appearance (height, weight, etc.), physical or mental ability (handicap), race, religion (or no religious beliefs), sex, sexuality, or veteran status. If you have a negative experience, speak with a program supervisor or call the Minister at (785) 233-4241.