Circle of Prayer – Ruby Watson, Coordinator
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Neva Abel, Council Rep.
Social Ministry includes the ongoing programs detailed below, as well as other opportunities that may arise throughout the year. Examples include: canned food drives for the Emmanuel Lutheran Food Pantry, Christmas present collection for children in need, and clothing drives for Lutheran World Relief. These events will be publicized to the congregation as they occur, and participation and prayers for the endeavors are always welcome!
Circle of Prayer – Ruby Watson, CoordinatorWho:
Anyone.
What:
Pray for those in need.
When:
Every day, any time.
Where:
At home.
Why:
God’s creative, redeeming, and healing power can
come through prayer.
What:
Members help to plan, cook, and serve a meal at the
Emmanuel Lutheran Soup Kitchen on a Saturday and Sunday.
How often:
We do this three times a year.
Volunteering for this does not commit you to help each time.
Love INC – Mary Lofquist, Coordinator
What:
This interdenominational agency coordinates help for
individuals needing assistance. An
informational sheet explains areas where volunteer help is needed.
If you would like to receive this informational sheet, please check off
the box on the green “Time and Talent” response sheet next to “Love
INC.”
Global Ministries – Ruth Anderson, Coordinator
What: The purpose is to support the global mission of the ELCA, both nationally and statewide. An effort is made to participate in the projects of Lutheran World Relief where there is need. Those projects include gathering materials for School Kits, Health Kits, Layettes and Sewing Kits. Kits are assembled by members of the congregation, including children, and sent either overseas or to places of disaster crisis. Our mission also includes the promotion of support for our missionary, Randy Stubbs and family in Tanzania and World Hunger.
Fall Food Drive
What:
Members collect food for the area pantries and
families who are in need.
Who:
Members are needed to deliver food to the pantries.
When:
Starting at the beginning of November and runs
through December.
Christmas Giving Tree
What:
Collect
Christmas gifts for needy children/families.
Who:
Members are
needed to set up the tree and collect the presents as they are dropped off.
When:
The month
before Christmas.
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