Social Outreach

 


Social Ministry

Social Ministry Activities:

Actively pursuing Family Promise in Williamsport

Popcorn and drinks on Independence day

Entertaining at Rose View Court

The purpose of the Social Ministry Committee is to proclaim Jesus Christ to each other and to all the world by providing opportunities to share Christian love. To this end, the committee seeks to address social needs by leading the congregation in extending Christian compassion and helpfulness to the aged, ill, orphaned, and persons of all ages in need.

Indpendence Day OutreachSince assuming the chairmanship of the committee in June of 2004, Becky Miller Pryor has not only continued with the many long-standing activities of the committee, but has also worked hard to expand our congregation’s service to our community in additional ways.

In fulfilling those goals many members of the congregation assisted with various activities throughout the year. Our outreach to the community included:

  • Hosting the community on our front lawn for the Fourth of July festivities. We provided refreshments, information about St. Mark’s, and good cheer.

  • Welcoming Dr. Morris Smith (Shepherd of the Streets) and Sister Henry (St. Anthony’s Center) as they explained their work in our community.

  • Entertaining at Rose View ManorProviding food and monetary donations to St. Anthony’s Center.

  • Entertaining the residents of the Selinsgrove Center during the Christmas season with songs, a story, and gifts for the residents and their caregivers.

  • Supporting the work of the American Rescue Workers by collecting canned goods for their Christmas baskets to the needy.

  • Collecting hygiene items, linens, and making monetary donations to the Shepherd of the Streets Emergency Fund.

  • Supporting the work of The Pregnancy Care Center by donating clothing and baby items for the newly born and their mothers.

  • Collecting clothing and other needed items for twin boys in our congregation born prematurely.Shepherd of the Streets Smith receiving bedding from Becky Prior

  • Collecting a variety of non-perishable food for the United Churches Food Pantry. This is an ongoing activity for our congregation.

  • Assisting the Women of St. Mark’s in their collection of school kits, hygiene and sewing kits, and infant layettes.

  • Hosting luncheons at various Habitat for Humanity building site and spending a day constructing the Apostle Build and Women's Build projects in Williamsport..

  • Assisting our Family and Youth Coordinators with outreach to United Campus Ministries at Penn College.

  • Representing our congregation as a member of Family Promise of Lycoming County. Learn more about the progress of the Family Promise project

  • Pastor and other members of the congregation provide service to our community and beyond by donating their time to St. Anthony’s Center, Shepherd of the Streets, and a mission trip to Africa.

Carl Hieber's Mission to AfricaAdditionally this committee has teamed with our Family and Youth Coordinators to involve our Sunday School children in Christian service. Hygiene items and food contributed by the children have been dedicated during Children’s Church. Social Ministry assists the Women of St. Mark’s with their annual clothing sale. This event qualifies for matching funds from Thrivent and enables additional outreach to charities locally and globally to occur. Many other opportunities to reach out in Christian love to our neighbors exist.
 

St. Mark's Lutheran Church

142 Market Street

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

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