Missions

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”

- James 1:22

So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”

- James 2:17

If our students only receive knowledge, we have failed. It is our conviction that we must offer opportunities for our students to take what they have learned in the classroom and apply it in how they choose to live their lives. It is not enough for us to merely hear and know the truth; as followers of Jesus, we must take the next step of obedience by allowing a biblical worldview to impact the way we live our lives. Below are local missions efforts we offer our students and families as a school community.

Local Mission Opportunities

Back to School Supply Bundles

Each summer, we offer our families the option to purchase a Back To School Supply Bundle through EPI. A portion of each purchase helps provide financial assistance to children attending school in Haiti with But God Ministries. This is one way we can provide our families the opportunity to leverage our collective purchasing power to have a kingdom impact. CCS sponsors two children, Nerline Juste and Evenson Pascal. Through the sponsorship program, Nerline and Evenson receive tuition, uniform, books, additional supplies, and a few meals.

CCS sponsors Evenson’s educational needs through the Back to School Supply Bundle Mission Project.

CCS sponsors Nerline's educational needs through the Back to School Supply Bundle Mission Project.

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child is a ministry effort of Samaritan’s Purse that collects shoeboxes filled with Christmas presents and delivers them to children all over the world as an evangelism tool to share the gospel of Christ. Each November, our school gym is transformed into the Central Mississippi Collection Center for Operation Christmas Child. Our entire school helps to collect shoeboxes and delivers them to the school gym to be processed and shipped. Some of our middle school students volunteer to help organize and process deliveries that arrive to our campus from all over the state.

Babies with Books St. Dominics Hospital NICU Read-A-Thon

Students are recorded reading aloud while photos of the babies were shown in the background. The videos were played for NICU babies at the bedside during care times via laptop.

Gateway Rescue Mission care packages

Each Valentine’s Day, the CCS student body comes together to assemble personal care bags for Gateway Rescue Mission in Jackson. This school-wide mission project gives students of all ages an opportunity to serve our neighbors in need and share Christ’s love in a practical way.

retirement Home Visits

Every CCS Lower School class visits local retirement communities to perform songs, spend time with residents, and share the love of Christ. These visits teach our students that every person is made in God’s image and provide a simple but meaningful way to serve and encourage others in our community.

Middle and Upper School Local Mission Trips and Service Opportunities

Our Middle and Upper School grades each take one day in the semester to go and serve together with a local missions organization. Whether it is with Mission First, Mustard Seed, MadCAAP, or In His Steps, our students are afforded valuable service-learning experiences. Additionally, our students are presented volunteer opportunities to serve alongside ministries of Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church like Moses Basket, Connect 4, Sonbeams, and Quiet Waters.

SOnbeams Disability Ministry

CCS students serve as volunteers with Sonbeams Night Out, a special needs ministry of Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church. Through this ministry, students help provide a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for children and adults with special needs while demonstrating Christ’s love through service.

Guatemala Basketball Mission Trip

Our Boys Basketball team traveled to Guatemala, using basketball as a platform to share the Gospel and build relationships. Through games, basketball clinics, and personal conversations, our students ministered to hundreds of children, players, and families.

Partnering with Active Impact and Sepal International, the team had opportunities to serve others, share God’s Word, and use their gifts to make an impact for His Kingdom.

Quiet Waters Disability Ministry

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