Service
Community Hot Meal
Sunday, September 3rd 12:30—1:30 pm
First Congregational Church, Lorain
Steven Vitas spearheads this effort to provide a nutritious and delicious meal for the homeless and hungry in our city. August’s meal got moved to September, due to the selling of the building where the meals are served. But until the church is sold, the meals will continue and Steven is committed to this monthly outreach. If you are able to help (cook, serve, or clean-up) please call Steven (804-605-0450) or Pastor Laurie.
Sunday, September 3rd 12:30—1:30 pm
First Congregational Church, Lorain
Steven Vitas spearheads this effort to provide a nutritious and delicious meal for the homeless and hungry in our city. August’s meal got moved to September, due to the selling of the building where the meals are served. But until the church is sold, the meals will continue and Steven is committed to this monthly outreach. If you are able to help (cook, serve, or clean-up) please call Steven (804-605-0450) or Pastor Laurie.
Food Pantry—Second and Fourth Mondays
September 11th & 25th 6:00 pm—8:00 pm
What a bountiful month we had in August—great fresh produce to distribute and great volunteers to help. And the new addition makes that task go so much more easily! Though reports say the economy is improving, we still have needy families in our community. Our normal 2nd and 4th Monday Pantry Days are Sept 11th & 25th this month. Thank God we have resources to help combat hunger. And thanks to all who continue to support this valuable ministry with their time, talents and treasure!
September 11th & 25th 6:00 pm—8:00 pm
What a bountiful month we had in August—great fresh produce to distribute and great volunteers to help. And the new addition makes that task go so much more easily! Though reports say the economy is improving, we still have needy families in our community. Our normal 2nd and 4th Monday Pantry Days are Sept 11th & 25th this month. Thank God we have resources to help combat hunger. And thanks to all who continue to support this valuable ministry with their time, talents and treasure!
Cooperative Ministry’s Farmer’s Market
Tuesday, September 12th 5:00 pm —7:00 pm
Seventh Street, Downtown Lorain
This year’s Co-op Farmers Market is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12th from 5:00—7:00 pm. The city has given us permission again to block off 7th street in Lorain alongside Redeemer Episcopal Church. Fresh produce will be available to all who qualify according to regular government guidelines, and big crowds are expected. Last year we served over 600 people, so we will need our great volunteers to help out again! If you are willing to help with set-up, registration, or distribution, please arrive around 3:30 pm. If you can help with the clean-up, plan on being there from 6:30—7:30 pm. Corn, carrots, cukes….oh my!
Tuesday, September 12th 5:00 pm —7:00 pm
Seventh Street, Downtown Lorain
This year’s Co-op Farmers Market is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12th from 5:00—7:00 pm. The city has given us permission again to block off 7th street in Lorain alongside Redeemer Episcopal Church. Fresh produce will be available to all who qualify according to regular government guidelines, and big crowds are expected. Last year we served over 600 people, so we will need our great volunteers to help out again! If you are willing to help with set-up, registration, or distribution, please arrive around 3:30 pm. If you can help with the clean-up, plan on being there from 6:30—7:30 pm. Corn, carrots, cukes….oh my!
Ministry Mobile Mini-Van
Braking for Coins on the Narthex Altar
For year the Lorain Cooperative Ministry has had an ongoing project of collecting loose change from its member congregation’s members. In the past, the white Ministry Mobile Mini-van rotated through the nine churches of the C-op. Now, each church has its own Mini-Van, thanks to a group of wood-workers at Bethesda-on-the-Bay Lutheran Church. So now each week we can help hungry families in our community, one coin at a time. Please reach into your pocket or purse each Sunday and plunk a coin into the Mini-van on the Narthex altar. It is an easy and consistent way to “drive” this ministry.
Braking for Coins on the Narthex Altar
For year the Lorain Cooperative Ministry has had an ongoing project of collecting loose change from its member congregation’s members. In the past, the white Ministry Mobile Mini-van rotated through the nine churches of the C-op. Now, each church has its own Mini-Van, thanks to a group of wood-workers at Bethesda-on-the-Bay Lutheran Church. So now each week we can help hungry families in our community, one coin at a time. Please reach into your pocket or purse each Sunday and plunk a coin into the Mini-van on the Narthex altar. It is an easy and consistent way to “drive” this ministry.
Co-Op’s Front Door Ministry
Every Tuesday 10:00 -11:30 am
Redeemer Episcopal Church
Volunteers are needed for the Co-op’s Front Door ministry on Tuesday mornings from 9:45-11:45 a.m. Weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, once a quarter…. Any time you can help would be appreciated. The front door operates out of Redeemer Episcopal Church at 7th and Reid in downtown Lorain, and provides help for those who need emergency food, transportation, ID cards, etc. Sue Perry (former interim Co-op coordinator) can answer questions about what kind of volunteer help is needed and the brief training to equip volunteers. Contact Sue via email at sp44053@aol.com.
Every Tuesday 10:00 -11:30 am
Redeemer Episcopal Church
Volunteers are needed for the Co-op’s Front Door ministry on Tuesday mornings from 9:45-11:45 a.m. Weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, once a quarter…. Any time you can help would be appreciated. The front door operates out of Redeemer Episcopal Church at 7th and Reid in downtown Lorain, and provides help for those who need emergency food, transportation, ID cards, etc. Sue Perry (former interim Co-op coordinator) can answer questions about what kind of volunteer help is needed and the brief training to equip volunteers. Contact Sue via email at sp44053@aol.com.
Co-op’s Front Door Ministry
Redeemer Episcopal, Lorain
Cloth Bags Needed!
At the February Co-op Board meeting, a plea was issued by the Front door Ministry, which helps with emergency food, transportation, etc., for cloth bags. People coming to them for food are often on foot and walk a distance with food bags. The cloth bags (like you get at Walmart or Apples) makes it easier to pack more canned goods and heavier items. If you have any of these bags, please bring them to church.
Redeemer Episcopal, Lorain
Cloth Bags Needed!
At the February Co-op Board meeting, a plea was issued by the Front door Ministry, which helps with emergency food, transportation, etc., for cloth bags. People coming to them for food are often on foot and walk a distance with food bags. The cloth bags (like you get at Walmart or Apples) makes it easier to pack more canned goods and heavier items. If you have any of these bags, please bring them to church.
Bereavement Ministry
Funeral Dinner Service
“As Needed”
Begun by Mary Fischer many years ago, our offer to host a Fellowship Dinner after a funeral for families who have lost a loved one is one of the most compassionate things we do as a congregation. At a time when families are often at a loss about what to do, we can provide a time and place for them to gather, to eat a meal they haven't had to prepare, and to share memories—both sad and funny—about their newly sainted family member. With no exception, each time a dinner if offered and accepted, the families are incredibly grateful for this ministry at their time of loss.
When Mary turned over this responsibility a couple of years ago, the GALS picked up the task of organizing the food and workers for these funeral dinners. But the lists of those willing to donate food and time are sadly out-of-date, and the GALS find themselves going back to the same people time after time for dishes and dish washers. Though the GALS are happy to continue organizing these meals, this is a ministry of Christ Lutheran Church we all share, and we could use more help in this effort.
If you are willing to make a funeral dinner item (always a side dish since the family provides the meat entrée) such as potatoes, vegetables, salads, jello, desserts, rolls or beverages, please call the Church Office to add your name to the list. If you would be willing to help set-up, serve or clean-up after a funeral meal, please indicate that as well. If we get a good response to this request, the hope is that you would only receive a call to help once or twice a year. That way, no one is overburdened to provide food (which can get expensive) or labor (which can be time-consuming). The GALS will continue to organize the meal, communicate with the family, and order / pick-up the meat, but more help is definitely needed. Call Susan at the church office to offer your service to this Bereavement Ministry. Thanks to all who have been part of this Christian service over the years, and thanks to the GALS for all their work to continue it.
Funeral Dinner Service
“As Needed”
Begun by Mary Fischer many years ago, our offer to host a Fellowship Dinner after a funeral for families who have lost a loved one is one of the most compassionate things we do as a congregation. At a time when families are often at a loss about what to do, we can provide a time and place for them to gather, to eat a meal they haven't had to prepare, and to share memories—both sad and funny—about their newly sainted family member. With no exception, each time a dinner if offered and accepted, the families are incredibly grateful for this ministry at their time of loss.
When Mary turned over this responsibility a couple of years ago, the GALS picked up the task of organizing the food and workers for these funeral dinners. But the lists of those willing to donate food and time are sadly out-of-date, and the GALS find themselves going back to the same people time after time for dishes and dish washers. Though the GALS are happy to continue organizing these meals, this is a ministry of Christ Lutheran Church we all share, and we could use more help in this effort.
If you are willing to make a funeral dinner item (always a side dish since the family provides the meat entrée) such as potatoes, vegetables, salads, jello, desserts, rolls or beverages, please call the Church Office to add your name to the list. If you would be willing to help set-up, serve or clean-up after a funeral meal, please indicate that as well. If we get a good response to this request, the hope is that you would only receive a call to help once or twice a year. That way, no one is overburdened to provide food (which can get expensive) or labor (which can be time-consuming). The GALS will continue to organize the meal, communicate with the family, and order / pick-up the meat, but more help is definitely needed. Call Susan at the church office to offer your service to this Bereavement Ministry. Thanks to all who have been part of this Christian service over the years, and thanks to the GALS for all their work to continue it.