We value opportunities to share the light of Christ in our local community.
If you are interested in joining any of these ministries contact the church office, 330-499-8972
Below are just a few ways that you can join our efforts:
Royal Family Kids Camp
Every July, Church of the Lakes offers a full week of positive memories for children who harbor painful memories of abuse or neglect. The Camp serves Stark and surrounding counties foster children, ages 7-11. The week of camp is full of activities and events, such as swimming, sports, a birthday party with presents, woodworking, crafts, shopping in the free clothing store, hiking, painting, a spa day and so much more. Camp is a great way for these children to learn about the love of Jesus Christ and how He can impact their life. If you are interested in getting involved in Royal Family Kids Camp, contact the church office.
Lil’ Lambs Closet
Lil’ Lambs Closet is a children’s consignment sale where a percentage of the profits benefit Christian children’s missions and ministries in Stark County and surrounding areas. The sale provides local parents a means to sell gently used children’s items – clothing (infant to children’s size 20), shoes, toys, games, books, baby equipment, nursery furniture and maternity clothing. It provides families in our community to buy good quality items at reasonable prices and 30% of each sale’s profits are donated to local children’s charities. Church attendees and members of our community are invited to participate as sellers, volunteers, and shoppers. Consignors prepare and price their own items and keeps 70% of the selling price and 30% is donated to charities. For more information on the upcoming sales visit their website.
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Our ministries to support foster families within our church and throughout our community. More information about all of the volunteer opportunities and programs we offer can be found by clicking here.
LifeWise
LifeWise provides Bible-based character education for public school students at no cost to families, off school property, during the school day. Church of the Lakes provides space, financial support and volunteers to help make the LifeWise for Jackson Local school district a success. LifeWise is currently available to 4th grade children in all district elementary schools. Learn more about LifeWise.
Baby Bundles PLUS
This sewing group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, at 9:30 am in room 108. They make baby blankets for needy mothers and church baptisms, stuffed animals for Children’s Services and the Fire/Police Departments and the YWCA Women’s Shelter; they also make adult lap blankets, comfort rolls and walker caddies for nursing home residents; in addition ouchie dolls for Akron Children’s Hospital labs and outpatient surgery, and dresses for girls in Africa. They are open to all ladies of the church to help with cutting fabric, sewing and/or stuffing. No Experience needed. Join for fun and fellowship. They take donations of fabric, batting, fiberfill, and sewing supplies. For more information contact the church office.
Blessing Bags
This ministry gathers supplies and assemble blessing bags that are distributed to the homeless throughout Stark County. We have multiple drives throughout the year. For more information contact the church office.
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.
Prayer Chain
Nightly prayer chain sent out to our church community to share concerns and to join together in prayer. Email prayers if you have a prayer concern. To join the prayer chain click here.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
This knitting ministry meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 pm in room 203. They make prayer shawls and pray over them, providing comfort with the shawls to those who are going through trials in life both inside and outside our church. All skill levels are welcome, they can even teach you to knit or crochet and have supplies that you can use. For more information contact the church office.
The Encouragers
This card-making ministry meets once a month on a Saturday morning in room 108. They make cards of encouragement and celebration for children in foster care, foster caregiving families, and social workers and case workers. Supplies are provided. For more information contact the church office.