Get Involved in Ministry & Outreach

Care, Compassion, Social Concerns

Ministry Frequency of Service Length of Time
Stephen Ministry 2-4x/month 2-4 hours
A two year commitment to provide weekly one-on-one Christian caregiving (following a 10 week training program).
Team Leaders: Sandy Apicella, Janet Enck, Cheryn Houston
Shawl Ministry 1x/month 1-2 hours
Knit or crochet shawls, pray over shawls, or donate material to make shawls. Meets at the church once a month for gathering.
Team Leader: Marilyn Pohlman
Prayer Team Daily Varies
Intercede for the needs of members and friends.
Team Leader: Janet Enck
Provide Scholarship Money Your Choice Your Choice
Give funds to enable those without the ability to participate in activities.
Staff Coord: Pastor Rae Lynn Schleif
Mission Trip: Adults As needed Varies
Help to plan, lead or participate in local, national or international VIM or LUMC mission trip.
Staff Coord: Esther Hunter
Disaster Relief Effort As needed Varies

Help plan, lead, or participate in an UMCOR or West Ohio Conference relief project.
Staff Coord: Esther Hunter

Rebecca's House Meal: Prep 1x/month 3 hours
Prepare and cook a hot meal for the Women's Shelter. Second Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Team Leaders: Roy & Arlean Sudhoff
Rebecca's House Meal: Serving 1x/month 2 hours
Serve and deliver or drive hot meal to Rebecca's House. Second Tuesday of the month from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Team Leader: Celeste Thomas
Open Shelter Meal 1x/month 1 1/2 hours
Prepare & pack cold lunches for homeless men's shelter. Second Tuesday of the month beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Team Leaders: Roy & Arlean Sudhoff
Community Thanksgiving Meal Leadership Team 4x/year 1 hour
Plan and coordinate preparation of community Thanksgiving meal held at church.
Staff Coord: Esther Hunter
Christmas Adopt-A-Family 1x/year 2 hours
Help coordinate, collect, advertise, sort or deliver Christmas gifts and food for needy families.
Team Leader: Donna Hughes
Blood Drive Donor/Volunteer 3x/year 1-4 hours
Donate blood, assist with registration, setup, clean up or make cookies or sandwiches for blood donors snacks.
Staff Coord: Esther Hunter
School Supply Drive 1x/year Varies
Help organize, promote and deliver school supplies for families in need.
Staff Coord:  Esther Hunter
New Life UMC: Volunteer 1x/month (Tuesday or Wednesday) 2 1/2 hours
Sort clothing & straighten clothing room at New Life UMC (25 W. 5th Avenue).
Staff Coord: Esther Hunter
New Life UMC: Delivery Person 1x/month (or as needed) 1 hour
Deliver donated items from LUMC to New Life UMC.
Staff Coord: Esther Hunter
Habitat for Humanity Varies Varies
Help build a house.
Team Leader: Steve Beard