Outreach at Messiah
Ministry Project Teams – Ongoing
These are the groups that meet on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis.
We are God’s People Reaching Out and Into the Community
These activities take place periodically throughout the year – as needs arise or as scheduled.
If you are an individual seeking direct assistance, please call 211 or visit 211 Connects Alabama. This helpline is geared to link people to resources based on one’s location.
Reaching Out to the Hungry
A collection point for donated food items is located in the Narthex. These items are distributed to homeless shelters and food-pantries or other individuals as needs arise.
Messiah also collects food items for St. Mark’s Lutheran Church’s annual Thanksgiving turkey/meal sacks they organized in November.
Reaching Out to the Homeless
Reaching Out to the Poor
- Lunches for Christian Women’s Job Corps trainees
- Lunches for KTECH / Kids to Love students
Messiah also participates in the annual Salvation Army “Angel Tree” Gift drive and supports the Kids to Love Davidson Home for Girls
Reaching Out to those in Stress
Messiah members and friends can attend classes ffree of charge on a wide range of subjects including; grief, addiction, mental illness and caring for elderly parents.
- Messiah’s Ribbons of Courage ministry is a loving team of cancer survivors providing support to members facing a cancer diagnosis
- Prayer shawls and lap robes are available to anyone upon request to anyone needing comfort due to illness, hospitalization or loss of loved one. Contact Claire Strand
Leadership
Claire Strand, Director of Outreach
claire@mlutheran.org
John Shriver, Council Representative for Outreach & Mission
outreach@mlutheran.org
Claire Strand
Director of Outreach
As Director of Outreach, I’m here to help answer any questions or put you in touch with members involved with outreach and mission ministries.
Call me at (256)721-0041 or complete the short form below!
Contact Form
