Purpose: SEAS Granting Ministry grants funds to organizations and individuals who perform corporal and spiritual works of mercy in our community. The funds are provided through our general fund from our Sunday collections.
Committee: Pastor, Deacons, and Finance Council of SEAS
Process: Applications are open throughout our fiscal year (July-June). Only one application per organization/individual per fiscal year will be considered. Applicants are processed in two groups: requests of up to $600.00 and requests over $600.00. Applications and any necessary documentation should be completed and emailed to [email protected] or mailed to SEAS Grants 10700 Aboite Center Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Applications can be found at seasfw.org/grants. Applications will be reviewed by the committee as per guidelines approved by the Finance Committee and notification will be made to the recipient organization in a timely manner.
From the USCCB: Corporal Works of Mercy:Spiritual Works of Mercy: Feed the hungry Counseling the doubtful Give drink to the thirsty Instructing the ignorant Shelter the homeless Admonish the sinner Clothe the naked Comfort the sorrowful Visit the sick Forgive injuries Visit the prisoners Bear wrongs patiently Bury the dead