Community Ministries

Scholarship & Women’s Housing at Africa University

LUMC volunteers schedule events to raise money to fund LUMC’s scholarship at Africa University in Zimbabwe. Your participation in events and direct contributions to the scholarship fund are appreciated. LUMC also contributes financially to a number of other UMC related mission projects. There is an Africa University endowment that provides full scholarship (tution and room) for a student each year. LUMC has committed to raise $20,000 to provide safe housing for woman at Africa University in Zimbabwe.

All are welcome! LUMC hosts a community meal in Daniels Hall. Volunteers are always welcome to help with cooking, serving and cleanup. This is an excellent opportunity to serve the community as well as enjoy fellowship with others.

Community meals are served twice a month:

• Second Saturday of the month (80 – 100 people served) – come at 4:00 pm to help out, and at 5:30 pm to eat / serve; or later to help clean up

• Fourth Tuesday of the month (60 – 80 people served) – come at 4:00 pm to help out, and at 5:30 pm to eat / serve; or later to help clean up

Most Monday mornings, a group of dedicated volunteers head to the Cleveland Foodbank to pack lunches. Come join in. Monday’s from 8:00am to 10:00am.

Meet at: 15500 S Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110

Malachi House is a 15 bed facility created out of a Christian sense of ministry and serves the terminally ill without cost or regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin. It relies totally on the generosity of the community – it receives no government support. Here are the items they need the most:

• Launday detergent (liquid-rated for high energy machines)

• Trash bags (13 & 30 gallon sizes)

• Coffee (ground-regular or decaf, no flavors)

• Broth (canned-beef, chicken & vegetable)

• Jello (all flavors but no sugar frees)

• Single serve sugar and creamer packets

• Fruit juices (orange, apple or grape)

• Dishwasher detergent (liquid only) & detergent rinse aid

• Gift cards (Home Depot, Giant Eagle, Dave’s Market & Save-a-Lot)

• First Class postage stamps

The Supplies4Success drive through the Lakewood Schools Foundation has provided support for thousands of Lakewood families over the years. Karen Lee, coordinator, wanted her words shared with you: "We are extremely grateful for the years of support LUMC has given to this project. LUMC donations are part of the bedrock of this drive and we are grateful each year for your generosity. You all have truly made a difference in the lives of children and families in our community."

The next Supplies 4 Success drive will begin in August. Check back here for more details. Have questions? Contact the church office: office@lkwdumc.org

Trial size toiletries: soap, toothpaste, shampoo — you may have packed them for a trip or used them in a hotel; Johnathan Gray (Trialsforhopecle@gmail.com) was passing them out at homeless camps in Cleveland. The homeless were so appreciative of Johnathan’s outreach, that they remarked, “you give us hope." Johnathan formalized his outreach forming the non-profit, Trials for Hope. Nine years later, Trials for Hope is bringing fresh produce, non-perishables, and toiletries to hundreds of homeless and impoverished individuals/families every week.

LUMC supports Trials For Hope by helping with food collection, food packaging, and food distribution.

Trials For Hope Monthly Collection Schedule

• January- Canned Soup/Chili

• February- Noodles

• March- Spaghetti Sauce

• April- Canned Fruit/Applesauce

• May- Tuna

• June- Peanut Butter

• July- Jelly

• August- Macaroni and Cheese

• September- Laundry Soap/Dish Soap

• October- Canned Veggies

• November – Noodles/Sauce

• December- Canned Soup/Chili

Money donations is always accepted to buy meat and fresh vegetables.
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