South Lansing Ministries

The food pantry at SLM can always use volunteers willing to answer phones, greet clients, and pack food orders on Mondays and Thursdays. In addition, non-perishable food donations are always needed and can be placed in the shopping cart (near the coat racks) at church. Financial support can be made through the church or at southlansingministries.com.

 PLARN-MAKERS & MAT WEAVERS

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED. Jan will be on site on Thursday mornings from 10 am -12 pm to give direction on plarn prep (flattening, cutting shopping bags, etc.,) as well as weaving. Coffee and snacks will be available, so COME ONE, COME ALL – join in the fun and LET’S MAKE MATS!

BABY BOX SEWING

Enjoy sewing and fellowship? You aren’t alone! This group sews for a great cause. The next meeting will be April 24th at 1:00 pm. Contact Bernice Natoli for questions – bnatoli@provide.net  or stop in to learn more.

Grace Giving Tree

From April 21 through the end of May we will be collecting items for the Small Households Needs Bank (SHNB).

Items Needed:

  • Blankets (all bed sizes)
  • Sheets, pillow cases (Twin & Queen sizes)
  • Pillows (NEW only)
  • Towels, wash clothes (Bath & hand towels
  • Shower curtains, rings
  • Window curtains (not valances)
  • Brooms, Dust pans, Mops
  • Cereal Bowls
  • Utensils (plastic preferred: spatulas, spoons, measuring cups, & spoons)
  • Knives (paring, slicing, butcher), Cutting boards
  • Salt & Pepper Shakers
  • Can openers (Hand operated and electric)
  • Cookware (sauce pans, 2, 3 qt. or larger; skillet; soup pots)
  • Bakeware (9×12 cake pans, pizza pans, cookies sheets, 2-3qt. casseroles)
  • Small Appliances (Coffee pots, toasters, crockpots, etc., irons & boards)
  • Lamps & lamp shades

SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY KITCHEN

Grace has a team of volunteers that serves lunch on Tuesday eight times a year at the Galilee Baptist Church site. This is a two-hour commitment that involves serving a prepared meal and cleaning up afterward. There are also volunteer opportunities at the Unitarian Universalist Church site which houses the kitchen where the food is prepared and served daily. Contact Sallie Franks if interested, 517-393-8589.

MAPLEWOOD WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S RESCUE MISSION

A group of volunteers from Grace serves dinner to the women and children staying at the shelter. This is a Wednesday evening commitment of a couple hours six times a year. Duties include serving a prepared meal, washing dishes, and mopping the floor. Contact Margaret Richards if interested, 517-881-6465.

CUMBERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Are you interested in helping our children grow and excel? Our church has an established relationship with Cumberland, and several dedicated volunteers go weekly to help students with reading and math. Any time you can help is appreciated, even an hour a week. See Millie Blanchard with questions or call her at 517-881-8639.

Missions

This group works to serve in many capacities in the community and with organizations that have a global impact. From pasty bakes, working with Midwest Mission Distribution Center, to feeding the homless, (just to name a few examples) this group strives to have a servant’s heart. To get involved email Carol Simmons at camiskellsimmons@comcast.net