Serving Ministry
The Serving Ministry coordinates and provides a variety of opportunities to serve others in Christ’s name.
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.
LMM Women's Re-entry Program
The following items are needed for the women's re-entry program:
Women’s Underwear (NEW): Size 7 (Large) and up
Women’s Socks (New or like-new): All sizes, all styles.
Ankle, no-show, and athletic style preferred.
Women’s Bras (New or lightly used): Band size 38 and up, cup size C and up.
Sports bras: size Large and up.
We also take all sizes and styles of women’s shoes in good used condition. Flat shoes preferred, or low heels. Boots and tennis shoes are most in demand currently.
This collection will run through the end of April.
Thank you for your generosity & prayers.
Redeemer Crisis Center
We continue to collect food items for the crisis center. Most needed are:
peanut butter, boxed cereal, toilet paper
hand/toe warmers, towels, blankets, comforters
hand can openers, pots & pans, electric fry pans, hot plates
shampoo, conditioner, lotions, body wash, shaving cream
toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste
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.
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.