For over 40 years,

…the Christian Service Center has faithfully served Columbia County residents in need with care and compassion. Our original building was located at the corner of Columbia Avenue and Veterans Street (shown in the picture below). The Christian Service Center was founded in 1982, as an outreach ministry of the Body of Christ, to minister to the emergency needs of families in Columbia County. Seven churches came together to give their financial support and to provide a central location for these families to come to. It was designed to be a place where all churches could send those seeking help so there was no duplication of services. Today, the Center is located on the corner of Washington Avenue and Hilton Avenue, still standing in our original mission of serving the community and local churches.

Individuals needing help are interviewed to determine their specific emergency needs and the best solution. The Center’s role is to do what Jesus did…love people first, determine the need and then try to help meet their physical as well as spiritual needs. With every visit each client is offered prayer and a Bible if they choose. We offer to share the plan of salvation if the client is interested and rely on the Holy Spirit to meet all the needs. We provide help with food, clothing, household goods, medications, and partial help with utilities. We also have a resale gift shop open two days a week with all proceeds used to purchase food. Each year we hold special events to give out Christmas toys and Christmas baskets, back-to-school shoes, and hold an annual garage sale. The Center works inter-denominationally with local churches as well as other service agencies to accomplish our mission.