Make a Difference
Want to make a difference?
Looking for a church that is walking the walk, and not just talking hot air?
We are growing to bless our neighbors as Jesus showed us. We offer several types of service ministries to help us grow in our faith as we put our faith into action:
Level 1: Exploring Service by donating supplies and money.
Level 2: Working shoulder-to-shoulder with other volunteers as we serve from our church site.
Level 3: Expanding our commitment by going into the community to serve face-to-face and shoulder-to-shoulder.
Level 4: Long-term investment with time and money to build relationships and transform lives and communities.
Join us as we learn to love our neighbors as God loves them.
Local Projects
Ecumenical Partnership for Housing
Families facing homelessness need support to transition to stable housing, work and education. We sponsor a house for families working with EPH case managers as they build a support network for stabilizing their families. We clean and stock the house in between families, and raise money to support the program.
Leaders: Deb Erdman, Wayne Bender
Pulaski Community Pantry
The Pulaski Community Pantry provides food assistance to low-income households in our community. We work with them to collect specific items that the pantry needs to support our neighbors. Check our newsletter for current needs and drop off in our lobby.
Leader: Julie Gridley
Community Disaster Response
We work with the Suamico Fire Department to provide emergency shelter during community emergencies. Our volunteers open our space for people to charge devices, have a space for cooling/heating when the power is out, or short-term overnight sleeping in major emergencies.
Leader: Judy Schneck
Seasoned Seniors
We offer a hearty luncheon and special presentation with devotion for older adults in the fall and winter. Join us at 11am on 2nd Thursdays for food and fun.
50-60 people gather with games and puzzles, , a brief presentation on an interesting topic,
spiritual devotion led by the pastor, and great food.
Suggestion Donation: $5
Bring a friend.
Volunteers Welcome!
Leaders: Ruth Ann Voelz
Love in Action
Love working with your hands on crafty projects, sewing or weaving? Want to provide special items to help others?
Our Love in Action Group makes many items that bring comfort to our neighbors. From sanitary pads for school girls in Africa, to cushy waterproof mats for the homeless and quilts - maybe you have a great idea for a new project?
Check the details below for their next meeting and pop in to see what they're working on.
National & International Projects
Meal Packing
When crisis hits, hunger gets real. We packed over 9,000 meals in January 2025 that went to Guatemala to feed people facing serious hunger issues. Support our Meal Packing Team as we plan for a bigger packing event in 2026 by recruiting volunteers [age 12+] and raising money. Goal: $5000, 80 volunteers and 15,000 meals.
Leader: Judy Schneck
School Supplies
Our kids will be packing 50 School Supply Kits for students in other countries this fall. Support their project by donating items this summer during back-to-school sales. Kits are distributed around the world through UMCOR (the United Methodist Committee on Relief) and Midwest Mission Distribution Center working with local partners in local communities.
Personal Dignity Kits
At our EasterFest event, kids get to pack Personal Dignity Kits to help people in times of disaster. Each kit includes items to meet daily hygiene needs of people who have lost their homes and personal supplies. We packed 150 kits in April 2025. Donate supplies or financial resources to help our kids pack more kits in 2026.