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OIKOS 4:45 is a vision that was birthed in the heart of its founder Manny Flores. While serving a 20 year prison sentence, the Lord drew him back to the fold and placed in his heart the desire to serve His Kingdom as well as his local community.

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One night while accompanied by his wife Betty, Manny set

out from NVCS (where he works) with 20 or so styrofoam

plates filled with chef-prepared meals that were donated

by Warner Brothers studios. These meals were given to

Manny to be used at his discretion. Thinking of the homeless

that they’d see daily who were living under the 405 freeway

underpass, Manny and Betty felt that those people would truly

appreciate the quality food Manny and Betty could bring.

And, more importantly, that those people would appreciate

the message that Manny and Betty hoped to convey to them

– that they indeed were worth not only the highest quality food,

but also the salvation offered by God and His Son Jesus Christ.

What started off as a “whim” has now grown into 220 plus meals

that are distributed every Wednesday night by the OIKOs 4:45

Outreach team

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OIKOS 4:45 has been described as a “rag tag” bunch of believers that have come together for the sole (soul)

purpose of ministering God’s love to those who are most often marginalized by society. Often even marginalized by the institutional church. OIKOS 4:45 is organically ecumenical and Christ centered. We seek to be a “city within a city” that passionately loves Jesus Christ, intentionally engages in authentic community, and radically advances the cause of Jesus.

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Mission: OIKOS 4:45 Ministry is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which, in collaboration with North Valley Caring Services, combines their efforts and resources to: reach the multi-cultural and urban settings of San Fernando Valley California using the Gospel of Jesus Christ;

•  to equip and train servant leaders for ongoing ministry, and

•  to care for the spiritual and physical needs of our neighbors, in the name of Christ.

 

Foundational values:

-Scripture alone, Faith alone, Grace alone, Christ alone, and the glory of God alone​

-Prayer founded and prayer led

-Needs-focused (holistic approach)

-Commission Led

 

Action Values:

-Connecting people to Jesus: Reaching the lost and discipling the found

-Reaching out to all cultures, ethnicities, and ages

-Starting new targeted ministries in the San Fernando Valley

-Supporting existing Christian ministries in SFV

-Developing servant leaders through training and ongoing support

-Working towards self-supporting ministries

-Nurturing organic evangelism and outreach

Character values include:

-Relationships

-Cooperation

-Innovation

-Compassion

-Excellence

-Faithful stewardship of resources

 

OIKOS 4:45 is a ministry that is determined to be accessible and intimate with those we serve and those who are our partners. As a ministry in the great commission, we strive not for numbers or accolades but for lives reconciled to Christ. Please consider how you might get involved.

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