Opportunities to put

your love for God into action


"...we are God's accomplishment, created in Christ Jesus to do good things. God planned for these good things to be the way that we live our lives." 

Ephesians 2:10 (Common English Bible)


  • COMMUNITY KITCHEN

    In December, we celebrate with the Community Kitchen patrons at a holiday event just for them.  For more information serving at the Community Kitchen, contact Allison or sign up at this site. For information on the holiday event, contact Rev. LuAnne. Until December 7 we are collecting gift bag items for our holiday event. THANK YOU for your generous donations! The only item still needed is $10 Gift Cards for: Meijer, Dollar stores, and Gas Stations


    Donations may be brought to the church office during the week or on Sunday mornings. Thank you for sharing the love of Christ with our community!

  • refresh: Hygiene and Hope

    Welcome and host people who are experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity as they receive the gift of a hot shower, mail service, a meal and connection to services in our church building. The program runs on Tuesday and Friday mornings (8-11) and Wednesday evenings (6-8) throughout the year. There are opportunities to serve in person, by "Sharing a Load" of laundry, by donating some of our often-used items, and by helping provide meals, especially on Wednesday evening. For more information about this program, proudly co-sponsored with Community Action House, contact Rev. LuAnne, or click here for a video to see what Refresh is all about. 


    Please drop off items for donation on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8-11am or Wednesdays from 6-8pm at Entrance A. Thank you for supporting our vulnerable community through donating to Refresh!


    Our Top Needs Are:    (starred items are most urgent)

                                               *

    Tuna salad and chicken salad kits (found in the tuna aisle)

    Bottled water

    *Toilet tissue, individually wrapped rolls

    *Men's jeans, esp.  29- 36 waist, 32 and 34 length

    *Sturdy shoes and boots, all adult sizes

    Cleaning wipes meant for skin, such as flushable or baby wipes



  • Kids Hope

    Spend an hour a week during the school year building a life-changing relationship with a child in a local school or be a prayer partner for a mentoring pair. For information on Kid's Hope USA, click here. For information on volunteering through First, contact Rev. LuAnne. 


  • Mobility worldwide west michigan

    Retired, but not tired? Join other retirees in West Michigan in building carts for people in developing countries who do not have the use of their legs. For more information about Mobility Worldwide West Michigan, check out their website. To volunteer, click here. 

  • serving our neighbors (SON)

    SON is an all-church serving event that happens at the end of July, with the next one happening July 21-23, 2022. Stay tuned for more information!

  • lake louise work camps

    Help with upkeep at a beautiful United Methodist-related camp in northern Michigan, and experience nature's beauty and Christian fellowship while doing it! Work weeks in spring and fall; no experience necessary. For more information, contact Gene Wong.

  • Prayer Shawl Ministry

    This ministry provides persons in need of comfort with a warm, hand-crafted shawl created while praying for them, to literally cover themselves with prayer. New knitters, crocheters or quilters are always welcome to join. For more information, contact Jane Smith.