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Milagro House - A long-term, education-based program committed to restoring the lives of homeless women and children. They provide shelter, support and guidance to families, promoting personal integrity, self-reliance and social responsibility. If you have a heart for serving single mothers and children, there are numerous opportunities such as sorting donations, playing with children and serving as a mentor.

Lydia Center – The Lydia Center offers a 12 to 18-month addiction recovery program designed to heal women in crisis situations. They provide an emotionally and spiritually safe environment where women can discard their protective mechanisms, like anger or avoidance, to truly experience God’s love and healing power in their hearts. Opportunities range from a need for drivers, mentors, floor monitors, office help and more.

Love, Inc. – The vision of Love, Inc. is to see every unmet need of the disadvantaged in our community met by churches working in partnership. They direct God’s people toward works of service by connecting those interested in serving with existing needs. Needs vary, but a majority of referrals are for transportation to and from appointments, grocery shopping, house cleaning, etc.

Water Street Mission – Water Street Mission impacts people during their most desperate points of life. Through Christian faith and guidance, they challenge clients to question the choices, behaviors and patterns in which they find themselves. Our church has served and provided baked goods for the evening meal on the first and third Saturday of every month. To sign up, please visit the Missions table in the church lobby.

Community Meal Serving @ Christ Lutheran – Every other first Thursday of the month, we provide and serve a hot evening meal for more than 120 people at Christ Lutheran Church on Lafayette Street in Lancaster. We participate in this initiative with other churches who are part of the Lancaster County Council of Churches. Our team provides and prepares everything for the meal we serve.

Garden Harvest Ministry – This seasonal ministry grows, harvests and purchases fresh produce to distribute to hungry people in our community. We partner with Milagro House, Lydia Center and other community organizations, depending on the amount of harvest we receive.

LUMINA – In coordination with other United Methodist churches, LUMINA serves low-income families in the Lancaster City area.

Hempfield Area Food Pantry – We are a partner church in this regional food pantry that is committed to feeding the body and the soul. We help coordinate donations, volunteers and support for the food pantry. We serve clients on the third Wednesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.