Volunteer & Service Opportunities

1. Safe to Sleep: The Council of Churches provides overnight shelter for homeless women at Pathways United Methodist Church at 1232 E. Dale Street. There is a need for couples or women to serve from 7 p.m. to
8 a.m. on several January nights.

2. ESL (English as a Second Language) meets Sunday afternoons from 4:30-6 p.m. at Ridgecrest. Chinese students attending Missouri State university for their EMBA degrees come to our classes;  many bring their children. We need people to invest in the lives of these children.

3. Chinese students are now arriving on the Missouri State University campus to secure an EMBA degree within the next 12 months. Enrich your life and theirs by being a friend to a student(s).  As a friend, you will meet with your student a minimum of once a month and text, email or call every couple of weeks to see how they are doing. 

For more information or to volunteer, call Julie Ellis at 417.885.5217 or send her an email.

We Serve Others

Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, Jan. 22

As part of our recognition of the Sanctity of Human Life, we will receive an offering for the Pregnancy Care Center on Jan. 22 in all services. The money will be used to help save the lives of the unborn babies in our community and provide abstinence education at Carver Middle School. How much is the Lord asking you to give?

Souper Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5

On Feb. 5, we are collecting soup, crackers and other non-perishable food items to donate to Grand Oak Mission. Donation bins will be available at the main entrances.

Joplin MT, May 14-19 and Sept. 10-15

We are going back to Joplin to rebuild homes. This is a no-cost mission trip. Sign up at ServeFest, Feb. 5-12, or email P.K. Hinkle for more information.