World Outreach

Sister Churches

In 1996, Argonia Friends Church developed a sister church relationship with a church in Rwanda, Africa, by sending money to help construct the church's 40' x 69' burned brick building. The church, Butaro Friends Church, sits on seven acres of land in the Ruhengeri Prefecture (county) close to the Ugandan border in northern Rwanda. There are seven churches which comprise the Butaro Monthly Meeting. In 2002 and 2004, our pastor and his wife were able to visit this church.

In the more recent past, Argonia Friends adopted three churches in Burundi, Africa. Our sister churches there include Rukamba Friends Church, Nyarunazi Friends Church and Musagara Friends Church.

Evangelical Friends Mission

Argonia Friends gives through EFC-MA to the ministry of Evangelical Friends Mission, the missions arm of the Evangelical Friends Church-North America. Pastor Mike Neifert serves on the EFM Board, traveling to meetings twice each year.

The purpose and passion of Evangelical Friends Mission is to lead our people worldwide to live so close to Jesus Christ that we will worship, serve and obey God as faithful witnesses. We live and die for the cause of fulfilling the Great Commission in the spirit of the Great Commandment. We exist to fuel a worldwide multiplication movement of worshipping, God-glorifying Evangelical Friends Churches through evangelism, leadership development and missionary-sending.

Local Outreach 

Friends Helping Friends 

When asked what the greatest commandment was, Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart..." and then he added, "And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"

Friends Helping Friends is Argonia Friends Church's attempt to obey this second greatest commandment. Through donations and grants we are able to help the needy in our church and community. Friends Helping Friends funds are administered by the committee of the same name.

Pool Party and Picnic 

On the first weekend after school resumes, Argonia Friends Church sponsors a carry-in picnic and pool party. This annual event is held at Salter Park and the Argonia Swimming Pool. The Fellowship Committee provides meat and drinks and church members provide the rest. Many friends and neighbors join in the fun. A great time is had by all who participate. Many times people from the community join us.