Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you
– Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul –
The other for your freedom
Our mission
The Veterans Ministry and Fellowship Groups are volunteer based Christian ministries that serve local veterans and their families. There are group meetings for veterans and an ongoing outreach that makes care packages and visits with veterans at the Long Beach VA Medical Center.
Fellowship Groups
Get together with other veteran’s for fellowship and share your experiences in a comfortable setting where what is shared in the group, stays in the group. We encourage one another as we look to God and the Bible for strength and for answers to our questions. Weekly attendance is not required.
"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17
Veterans Fellowship for men: Contact Raymond for more details (714) 932-5750 raymond@veteransministry.com, Wed 7PM in the Green Room behind the Worship Center
Veterans Fellowship for women: contact Eldonna for more details at (310) 591-9803 eldonna@veteransministry.com, Wed 7PM in the Green Room behind the Worship Center.
Saddleback Church
"Green Room"
1 Saddleback Pkwy
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Outreach
Outreach & Care Packages: Visiting veterans and providing care packages for hospitalized veterans at the VA Long Beach hospital. Donations are welcome and volunteers are appreciated. Visit the Serving Others page for more information.
VA Benefits Assistance: Service Officers are trained to assist veterans with VA disability claims. There are no fees for this service and information about other VA benefits can be provided.
Additional Community Services
The PEACE Center offers additional resources and assistance to families and is located in Lake Forest. Military service is not required to receive these services.
The PEACE Center offers additional resources and assistance to families and is located in Lake Forest. Military service is not required to receive these services.
- Financial Counseling
- Career Counseling
- Health Clinic and public health nurse
- Legal Aid
- Medical Services Initiative (MSI) application processing
- ESL - English as a second language class
- Support Groups for health and relational support
- Homework Club/Tutoring
- Marriage and Family Counseling
- Adoption Exploration and Assistance
- And more...
Facts and Figures:
In Orange County, 1 of out every 4 homeless persons is a veteran. In L.A. County, 1 out of every 3 homeless persons is a veteran. Between 2,000 to 4,000 homeless persons in Orange County
The Veterans Administration estimates that nearly 200,000 veterans are homeless on any given night. Nearly 400,000 experience homelessness over the course of a year. Veterans need a coordinated effort that provides secure housing and nutritional meals; essential physical health care, substance abuse aftercare and mental health counseling; personal development and empowerment. Veterans also need job assessment, training and placement assistance.
"A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12
"A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12
