Service Opportunities
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. – Matthew 25:35
We are committed to ministering directly to those in our community who are in need, as well as directly and indirectly to all throughout the world. You can help live out Jesus’ commandment to “feed His sheep” in many ways, some of which include:
Signing up online to give blood on December 11th!
Flint Hills BreadbasketContact: Donna Miller, 785-537-4759, dmm-mkm@gmail.com The Breadbasket provides food directly to those in need and through various distribution points across the city. We need drivers to get food items from grocery stores, campus dining facilities, and eateries to the Breadbasket and from the Breadbasket to the distribution points. |
FUMC Food PantryContact: Alyn West, 785-539-8601, alynwest@cox.net Monday afternoons—staff the pantry We also need donations of non-perishable items, which can be left in the collection baskets at the entrances to the sanctuary. |
FUMC Wednesday Night MealsContact: Alyn West 785-539-8601, alynwest@cox.net Wednesday, 5:45–7:30pm(view menu) Serve the meal and clean up afterward Preparing and serving a Wednesday night Fellowship Meal to those in need when no congregation meal is offered. These meals are during the summer, Christmas and Spring break. We encourage circles, Sunday school classes and small groups to participate but welcome any assistance. |
Mobile Food PantryContact: Gary & Barbara Naughton, 785-587-0354, ggn@ksu.edu Fourth Tuesday of every month (weather permitting), 9:45–11:15 am, at the Community Center in Ogden Distribute perishable food items from Harvester’s |
Ogden Friendship House of HopeContact: Diana Chapel, 785-537-5116, diana.chapel@cox.net Food pantry, clothing, household goods, emergency aid for local residents, and an after-school program |
FUMC Sew SistersContact: Sheryl Fjell, 785-776-7001, sherylsewlynne@hotmail.com or Wendy Skrdlant, 785-539-5008, wskrdlant@cox.net First Sunday of every month, 2–4pm Various projects including making aprons, layettes, baby blankets, hats, mittens, prayer shawls, sock moneys, laundry soap, sheets, face cloths, dresses, shorts, pants or any number of other items that are sent to local agencies and around the world. |
Shepherd’s CrossingContact: Beverly Olson, 785-776-1470 answering phones, greeting clients, filing, copying, other office tasks, and counselors Provides budget counseling, referrals, and financial assistance for rent, utilities, and prescription medicines. |
