We have the following volunteer opportunities:

In our Clearinghouse Phone Center we need volunteers to help with data entry and keying information into our database so our churches have the most up to date information available. We can also use help by Christians who are comfortable helping on our phone line, either by being a verifier, or helping as our receptionist. If you’d like to volunteer at this site contact Judy at 253-531-2365.

In our 2nd Hand Christian bookstore we need volunteers who will help sort donated items, help key new books into an excel spreadsheet so we can get them onto our bookstore website and errand runners. Errand runners will help take items we don’t sell like regular clothing, to our partnering church’s clothing bank so they can give them to clients in need. Errand runners are needed once a month on a Friday to deliver by 1:00 to the clothing bank when then are open. We could also use helpers to help recruit donated items from the community such as Prom Dresses and Musical Instruments.  If you’d like to volunteer here please contact Sherry Phinisey at 2853-468-6236

We are down to one twin sized bed and are in need of restocking our furniture storehouse. We are accepting Twin, Full and Queen sized box springs, mattresses and frames. We also need dressers and blankets and bedspreads. If you can make a donation please call our office at 253-531-2365

It’s that time of year again and people are calling to see if we have any resources for wood to heat their homes. If you have wood you’d like to donate please call Judy at our office at 253-531-2365 and let her know!

Thank you!

At the heart of Gap Ministries is the truth that God cares about every need a person has and desires to meet each one, demonstrating His intensely personal love. Please click on the link below to find out more about Standing in the Gap and consider ideas on how your church can help us meet some of the needs in our community.

http://www.loveinc.org/uploads/pdf/Standing%20in%20the%20Gap%20For%20People%20in%20Need.pdf

Every Thursday from 5:00 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. starting April 2nd  Mt. View Lutheran Church in Edgewood will be hosting a free dinner. The food bank is also open every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This is open to any Pierce County resident. The address is 3505  122nd Ave. E.  Edgewood, WA  98372 .

Mt. View is asking to partner with other churches to serve families in our community. They are looking for serving teams to join the rotation to help serve meals. These teams would help set up, serve the meal, and tear down afterward. Serving teams are not responsible for meal planning or cooking. However, if meal teams are able to help with the cost of food this is greatly appreciated. Of course, you are invited to share in the meal as well!

For more information on the meal or ways to volunteer please call Jesie Holden, Community Coordinator at 253-826-4329 or email her at jholden@mtviewlutheran.org .

New Horizon’s Church has opened New Horizon Cafe. A time for fellowship and ministry wrapped with a meal, as well as food and clothing distributions.  Guest can expect a restaurant quality meal followed by a 25 minute message by the pastor. People can shop in the food and clothing banks as well. Shuttle buses are available for those without transportation along the I-99 Coridor in Fife.  The dates for April are the 3rd and the 17th.

For more information contact Karl Mecklenburg, Director of Real Change Outreach Ministry at 253-678-2107

Looking for a service project for your youth group? Love INC is a great resource to help you get connected to those in need that could use a hand up. We ask that your group be flexible to when the clients have the need instead of only wanting to help on one weekend a year.

Contact our office at 253-531-2365 to register for a service project and help us tailor a project that fits the gifts and talents of your group.

Covered with Care Blanket and Bedding Ministry

New or gently used blankets and bedding are donated by church members and other generous people in the community, and are stored in the Love INC Linen Bank for distribution to Love INC clients. Some of the different items include:

• Sheets
• Blankets
• Quilts
• Pillowcases
• Pillows

We always ask that the bedding is clean and presentable, of a quality that you would use in your own home. If you have bedding you wish to donate to this ministry you can drop it by the Linen Bank. Our drop off hours are Monday-Friday 9:30-4:00 p.m. Call our office for directions at 253-531-2365. If you would like to be avolunteer in the Bedding program, other ways to serve include:

• Collection
• Distribution
• Sorting and Storing and wrapping sheets with ribbons

Cords of Warmth Firewood Ministry

Donated firewood is cut and split, and donated by our volunteers. There are many ways you can become involved in this outreach. Preparation of the wood us usually required, including:

• Loading
• Transporting
• Cutting sometimes or Splitting

We accept firewood donations and need manpower and trucks to haul it. Please call our office at 253-531-2365 if you are interested in this gap ministry.