Serving Ministry
The Serving Ministry coordinates and provides a variety of opportunities to serve others in Christ’s name.
Rise Against Hunger
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, August 24th at 9:15am
Join us as we pack meals in Fellowship Hall.
Redeemer Crisis Center
We continue to collect food items for the crisis center. Most needed are:
canned chicken noodle soup with pull tab tops
canned fruit & vegetables with pull tab tops
complete meal can goods such as Dinty Moore stew, spaghettios,
ravioli, spaghetti & meatballs, chili, vienna sausages,
regular soups & stew-not condensed soups
ALL CANS MUST HAVE PULL TABS ON TOP!
lamps & lightbulbs
matching bed linens (bagged & size indicated)
16 qt. pots for rice
tuna fish
peanut butter
personal hygiene items for men& women
toilet paper
hand held can openers
Redeemer Crisis Center-School Supplies
Collection will take place from June 8th to July 20th.
NEEDED: Notebook paper, spiral notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, colored pencils, crayons (24 pack), markers, washable markers, scissors, highlighters, tape, glue sticks, bookbags, etc.
Cash or check donations can be placed in the offering plate or dropped off at the office marked “Redeemer Crisis Center School Supplies”.
South Hills Lend-A-Hand
We continue to collect food for the food pantry in Broadview Heights. They will provide an emergency supply of food, cleaning supplies and paper products to residents of Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Independence and Seven Hills who have lived in the community for at least six months, are employed, have a photo ID, and proof of income. They are located at the Broadview Heights Complex across from the police department. Distributions are on the third Saturday of the month from 9-10 AM. Volunteers are always needed for packing the bags prior to the distribution, and on distribution days. Call 440-526-0514 if you would like to help or need assistance.
Items that are needed to the most:
toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, personal items,
peanut butter,
shampoo, lotion, tooth paste, soap.
cleaning supplies, liquid detergent,
canned fruits, and vegetables,
tuna, soups, cereal, rice, pastas.
Please consider adding an item per week to your grocery list.
Donations can be placed on the shelves in the coat room.
Oasis Food Collection
Food items are needed for the OASIS ministry in Akron. There are about 50 children in the program that need to be fed. Items can be dropped off at church into the NEW donation area of the coat closet. During the month of October, we would like to highlight the need for healthy after-school snacks for the children OASIS partners with. Items suggested:
bags of small apples, clementines or oranges, fruit cups, granola or fruit bars,
and peanut butter or cheese crackers.
Used Cell Phones
Used cell phones are being collected to donate to the
Journey Center for Safety and Healing (formerly Domestic Violence Center).
There is a marked bag in the coat closet where you can place the phones.
Aluminum Pull-tabs
We are collecting for Ronald McDonald House charities.
Place them in the coat closet on the bottom shelf of the Lend-A-Hand shelf or in the container provided.
Time and Talent Survey
Please complete and return your Time and Talent Survey to show us how you would like to be involved here at Christ the Redeemer. Place in the offering plate or in the box in the Narthex by the Message Center.
Lutheran Disaster Response
Donations are collected year round for Lutheran Disaster Response to aid in relief to people around the world affected by tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, and war. Donations can be made on the website home page or click on the donate tab on the top. Checks can also be written to CRLC and write LDR on the memo line and CRLC will send your donation to them.