MISSIONS – AROUND THE CORNER…

For 35 years the Brisben Center has ministered to the homeless by providing shelter, meals, hand-up supports and restorative care. They serve singles and families, adults and children, in Fredericksburg and 4 surrounding counties. In 2019 they sheltered over 550 people. In FY 2024 they expect to shelter 370 people.



The Living Water Community Clinic, formerly a mission of LoWC, provides free medical, dental, emotional, and spiritual care to those eligible uninsured patients in East Orange County and surrounding areas. It is dedicated to delivering high quality medical care, and total healing to community citizens. The clinic has experienced significant growth, seeing 114 patients in the first half of 2023, 28% more than in all of 2022.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives… one heart at a time. Since 1954, this ministry has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. The Lake of the Woods Church provides leadership for the huddle at Locust Grove Middle School
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is a vibrant campus ministry that establishes and advances witnessing communities of students and faculty. It ministers to students and faculty through small group Bible studies, large gatherings on campus, leadership training, thoughtful discipleship and life-changing conferences and events.
Services to Abused Families, Inc. (SAFE) is a private, non-profit organization established in 1980 to serve survivors of domestic violence. SAFE provides prevention, intervention and educational services for sexual assault victims and survivors of domestic violence in five counties, including Orange.

Adult & Teen Challenge Virginia (Partner)
Teen Challenge provides youth, adults and families with an effective and comprehensive Christian faith-based solution to life-controlling drug and alcohol problems in order to become productive members of society. They minister at three sites in Stafford County, Fredericksburg & Richmond. The Lake of the Woods Church actively participates in their Love Them Back to Life student sponsorship program.
Victory 1:27 works to provide food, shelter and education to children and families in need. The ministry also provides funding for construction of facilities and funds for medical expenses. Their belief: When people respond to God’s plan of helping those who cannot help themselves, great things begin to happen.