NEED HELP?
At Slater Baptist Church, we believe that the Bible calls Christians to reach out to those in need. Many times, the needs of a particular person are greater than one person, or even one church, can provide for.
We created this list to help our members know what resources are in our area to help with various needs.
FOOTHILLS FAMILY RESOURCES
3 Main Street
Slater, SC 29683
864-836-1100
Food pantry open Monday-Thursday
(8:15 AM-12 PM and 1 PM-4:30 PM)
Provides federally approved housing.
Apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, rent, utility, and medication assistance, job training and financial counseling, GED preparation, helps disabled residents find jobs.
MIRACLE HILL GREENVILLE RESCUE MISSION
575 W. Washington St.
Greenville, SC 29601
864-242-6933
Offers food, shelter, clothing, discipleship, and counseling to men in need of temporary shelter. Those who require more time to become stable and independent receive educational opportunities and Work Keys training.
SAFE HARBOR
24/7 Helpline: 1-800-291-2139
Call and pick option 1 to speak with someone directly who will help determine next steps.
Helps victims of domestic abuse by providing safe shelter, case management, counseling, transitional housing, advocacy, and support. All services are completely confidential.
TRIUNE MERCY SERVICES
222 Rutherford St.
Greenville, SC 29609
864-233-8020
Offers four hot meals a week
(One on Saturday and Monday, two on Sunday), laundry services, grocery pantry Wednesday mornings, housing and prescription assistance.
MIRACLE HILL SHEPHERD’S GATE
11 Regency Hill Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
864-268-5589
Provides shelter for women facing abuse, poverty, abandonment, and/or addiction. Women have food, shelter, spiritual counseling, access to local human service agencies, and educational opportunities. In addition, because many are mothers, they receive support and instruction as they care for their children.
UNITED MINISTRIES
864-271-3424
Provides families with children emergency shelter and meals for up to 12 weeks while case managers help families become self-sufficient. This service does not separate families by gender.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
Confidential, free, 24/7, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
A Message of Hope
God wants to have a loving relationship with us, but we have turned our back on God. The Bible calls this sin. Because of our sin, we have no peace with God. The punishment for sin is death and an eternity apart from God. The Bible calls this hell. But God sent His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, to live a sin-free life, die on the cross for our sins, and conquer death by raising back to life on the third day.
We can have salvation from sin and be adopted into God's family only through Jesus Christ. This salvation is free gift of God. However, in order to enter into a loving relationship with God, He asks that you do the following:
Admit: Admit that you have sinned against God. Romans 3:21-26 says we've all fallen short of His expectations.
Believe: Believe that Jesus is who He says He is. He is the Son of God and the Savior of the World. John 1:1-18 says that all who believe in His name will be given the right to become children of God.
Confess: Confess that Jesus is Lord. Romans 10:5-17 says if you confess that Jesus is Lord, you will be saved. This means you let God call all the shots. You trust and obey Him in all areas of your life.
To do this, you need to have a conversation with God. It's called prayer. Find a quiet spot and start talking to God. Admit, believe, and confess.
Do you have questions about becoming a Christian?
Would like to talk to a Pastor?