I need food.

Our food pantry operates through Feeding Southwest Virginia, a Feeding America organization. We serve families in zip codes 24012, 24019, 24064, 24077, 24083, 24095, 24122, 24175, 24178, and 24179. If you live in those areas, bring a valid ID and proof of address (mail) on Thursdays from 8:30 - 10 a.m. to the Bonsack Hall (basement below our Sanctuary). Due to Covid-19, the pantry has implemented a sign-in system at the door. Sign in and wait until your appointment time to come to the door, where someone will bring you a prepared box of food. If you don’t live in our assigned zip codes, text Food to 877877 to find the Food Pantry assigned to your zip code.

I need prayer.

If you would like prayer, we’re offering an online form that has several resources. Our church staff can pray over your submission on Tuesday in our staff meeting, we can add your request to our church-wide prayer concern email list, or a Minister can reach out to you directly to pray with you at a later time.

I need to talk to someone about Jesus.

Even skeptics will likely agree that Jesus of Nazareth was the most significant person who ever lived. What he said and did has forever altered the course of history.   He never wrote anything, he never owned any property, and he never held any official position in any institution, yet over the last two millennia, billions of people have claimed to have had their lives changed by him.  What was it about him that still conveys such power?

At Bonsack, we stake our lives on the belief that this power comes from his identity as the risen Son of God.  He came into the world to reveal God’s perfect love for this world.  He modeled compassion and mercy, insisted that we love our neighbors, taught us to forgive, and spoke truth into a world mired in confusion and falsehood. Ultimately, he died on a cross to pay the price for our sins, and then rose victoriously from the grave three days later. 

He did all this so that we can have eternal life, a life that is about far more than just going to heaven when we die.  It is about having a new kind of life, even here and now in this world.  If you would like to know more about him or about this life he freely offers to us all, contact us and we would love to talk to you.

I need help with my mental health.

From Mentalhealth.gov: People often don’t get the mental health services they need because they don’t know where to start. Talk to your primary care doctor or another health professional about mental health problems. Ask them to connect you with the right mental health services. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help for yourself, your friends, your family, or your students:

Emergency Medical Services: 911

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Live Online Chat

If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline: 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)

Get general information on mental health and locate treatment services in your area. Speak to a live person, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.