Mission Jamaica
We have several people who attend the usual annual trip to Jamaica- we took a break for covid but will be returning in February of 2023. We help with a medical clinic, an orphanage and building houses, much like Habitat for Humanity. If you are interested, you can always find Bob R. if you attend a service and ask him for details, or call our office at 218-741-6207.
Synod Mission Outreach Companionship:
In the past, we have had a few members attend a mission companion trip to Honduras, our Synod Companion Partner. If you are interested in attending, hop on to our synod’s website, www.nemnsynod.org
Annual Clothing Sale:
We held our Annual sale in the spring and look forward to next year! Our items are generally .50$ a piece, with a few boxes of “free” items, and a table of more expensive goods to buy. The women of the church put on the sale and the proceeds are then given to many area non-profit organizations. In the past we gave to a LSS house in need, Katherine’s House, Bill’s House, Quad Cities Food Shelf, Ruby’s Pantry, Mesabi Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, and other non-profits. We do not keep the proceeds. It is a fun way of helping our community in many different areas.
Nursing Home Worship:
We had to curb our services during covid but are slowly returning to provide a worship service to a few area Assisted Living and memory care units. Our Pastor leads worship and prayer. You can call us if you have questions or need a loved one to be visited and offered communion in a facility.
Quad Cities Food Shelf:
Many of our lady congregants volunteer regularly here to organize food boxing and distribution events and often do food contribution drives throughout the year and gather items the food shelf may be in need of.
Little Pantry:
A Rutabaga Project Little Food Pantry is located outside by 12th avenue. It is to be stocked by area residents and any one who likes. It is also to be shared with anyone in need. If you have extra food in your pantry at home, you can drop it off inside the little pantry any time that is convenient to you – and you can take food items if you are in need! It is for everyone in our community.
Winter Clothesline:
During winter we also have a clothing rack with winter jackets, sweaters and hats, gloves and scarves. People are free to drop off items they have at home that are gently used and that you wish to donate. Just leave it on the rack! You are also free to take an item if you need, it is a ministry for all.
Little Library:
This Library is located by our Little Pantry and is also open for the public to donate books, or take books as desired. Stop by and check it out! If you have good reading material at home feel free to stop by and donate it to be shared by the public.