St. Roch Community Church (SRCC), a PCA church plant in the inner city of New Orleans, is seeking an intern to assist in the community development/mercy ministry activities and initiatives of SRCC. The position is open January 2012- August 2012. It would not be required to be filled for the entire time frame. It would prove beneficial for the intern to have construction and volunteer coordination experience. Other qualifications would include:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ & a love for His Church
• Integrity & a good reputation
• Hard worker, self-motivated, team player and servant-hearted
• Participate in weekly worship services, Bible studies and other Body life activities.
• Be physically able to participate in construction related activities.

SRCC will provide free housing (a studio apartment located on the church campus) and a $200/monthly stipend. The intern would have the option to raise support if additional financial resources are needed.

For more information about the church visit www.strochcc.org. If interested in the position please e-mail your resume along with 3 references (one work related, one personal and one pastor reference) to Ben McLeish at ben@strochcc.org.

Our church plant is turning 5 years old.  God has done so much in us and through us. Come celebrate with us and learn more about our past, present and future.  We will have a block party on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 11:00 am until 3 pm and our regular worship service at 10 am on Sunday, March 25, 2012 followed by lunch.  RSVP at kayti@strochcc.org or by call the office at 504.940.5771.

“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 (ESV)

I don’t know about you but with all of the hype around exchanging gifts at Christmas, I’m often left feeling a little empty. My heart pines for shiny things, all of which never stand up to their promises of fulfillment.  Even the most amazing, heartfelt, homemade gift doesn’t seem to fill the void.  It’s as if they are pointing to something bigger, something that does ultimately fulfill, something that makes us whole and complete.

All throughout God’s redemptive history there were signs pointing to something greater to come,  something or someone that could and would fulfill our longings.  Jesus is the fulfillment of those hopes, dreams and longings. Centuries ago, God sent the Christ, the Great Rescuer, and on that day, as the song ‘Oh Little Town of Bethlehem’ says “The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.”
As you enjoy this day, hopefully full of joy, family and traditions, I pray you’d join me in enjoying God’s greatest gift, His son Jesus, the one whose promises never fail.

Sincerely,

Ben McLeish + The St. Roch Communtiy Church Family

New Orleans is built on a vibrant and culturally rich foundation where celebration is a way of life.  Sadly, our city is also known for poverty, violence, neglect and corruption.  The St. Roch and St. Claude neighborhoods are no stranger to both the glories and the pains of New Orleans.  St. Roch Community Church however, lives with a vision of a redeemed community— not only where kids can play in the park without the fear of guns or drugs, or where neighbors own their homes and families are led by a married mother and father, but a community where Christ has transformed the hearts of the people, where neighbors care because they have tasted Christ’s love for themselves, where people are empowered and encouraged to join in God’s redemptive work because they see what He has done in their own lives.