Outreach
Outreach Opportunities:
We value opportunities to share the light of Christ with our community. Below is a beginning list of ways in which you can join in.
Habitat for Humanity
Every other year, Church of the Lakes builds a Habitat for Humanity house. Habitat for Humanity believes that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. Many people in our community, right around the corner from us, do not have a safe, affordable place to live. We strive to rectify this by taking the initiative to both fund and build a Habitat House. We have completed 7 houses thus far and we are looking to build our 8th. Once the house is built, the partner family, who works alongside of us in construction, purchase the remaining mortgage on the house with a no-profit, no-interest mortgage loan. Habitat for Humanity is a great organization to truly be the hands and feet of Christ by offering a home for someone to live in and by sharing the love of Christ in the process.
If you are interested in helping out with the next Habitat House, set for the summer of 2014, contact the church office through diana@churchofthelakes.org or by calling (330) 499-8972.
Calvary Mission Meat Packing
The Canton Calvary Mission is a ministry in downtown Canton which spreads the gospel of Jesus Christ through multiple avenues. One way they do this is through a food pantry. Many in the downtown community need basic food to get through the week and Church of the Lakes joins in this ministry by providing up to 150 pounds of ground beef every week. The meat is packed on Tuesday afternoons at 3:30 in the May Hall kitchen at Church of the Lakes. Both financial donations and help are always needed. Please contact Andy Jacobs at andyjacobs@ameritech.net if you are interested in helping.
If you would like to help out at the Canton Calvary Mission, you can find more information at www.cantoncalvarymission.net or call (330) 454-8610.
Additional Outreach Opportunities:
Cater Care
Providing meals to families in crisis is the primary mission of Cater Care. Arrangements are typically made over the phone or email. If you are interested in joining this ministry, or know somebody who would benefit from it, contact Sebia Crum at 330-499-5713 or rdelsebia@wmconnect.com.
FISH Program
Provides emergency assistance to our local community and church. Contact the church office, 330-499-8972, if you need assistance or if you would like to make a donation.
Food Baskets
Provides food at Thanksgiving and Christmas for families in need. Contact Teresa Egner if you would like to help at teresa.egner@yahoo.com.
Harbour Lights
A song and dance ministry which meets Monday evenings for rehearsal and heads out to local nursing homes and long term care facilities to share a fun music and dance routine for the residents. Singing and dancing experience is not necessary, only a willing and loving heart. Contact person Clint Reusser at 330-493-1764 or candtreusser@att.net if you are interested.
Missions
Promoting mission work through fellowship within the congregation. We discuss potential ways to help the needy.
Contact Kathy Armstrong at armyk@sssnet.com if you are interested.
Parish Nurses
Provides flu shots, health related events and programs all related to health and faith throughout the year. Contact Jean Loughry 330-494-4642 or jean.loughry@cantonmercy.org if you are interested.
Prayer Chain
Nightly prayer chain sent out to our community to share concerns and to join together in prayer. Contact Jean Gunn 330-499-7146 or Lilagbell@aol.com if you have a prayer concern or if you would like to be on the email chain.
Golden Girls
The Golden Girls are a group of retired ladies of our church who meet every month on the 2nd Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. Programs vary month to month and lunch is provided for $5 per person. Contact Nancy Pierson at pierson@sssnet.com or (330) 833-8680 if you are interested in attending.
Community Features
Blessings
What do you need? What do you have that would bless someone else? Post your need or blessing on our Blessing Board, and please leave your name and email so others can contact you.
Prayer
Leave a prayer request or praise on the Prayer Board. You may post anonymously or leave your name and email so others can contact you to express their support.
Lil’ Lambs
Lil’ Lambs a children’s consignment sale where the profits benefit Christian Children’s missions and ministries in Stark County and surrounding areas.