Serving Opportunities

Making a Practical and Eternal Difference

Serve

“Learn to do right; seek justice.  Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless;  plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17

God knows the deep needs of people and is capable – and desiring – for those needs to be met.  God also knows that if we help meet the needs of others - we grow; we become transformed and more Christ-like. If God meets everyone’s needs without working through people, then we don’t have to be relational, caring, compassionate, and empathic. By serving others through compassionate and relational ways, we live as Jesus lived; we live out the commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves, and the Great Commission to go and make disciples.

If you, your family or your Missional Community desires to serve at one of these locations, please make contact with the listed person.  There are MANY other opportunities in Jackson County.  Please contact Rod Mathews to look at a Community Resource Directory and other ideas.

Local Serving

Interfaith Shelter
Contact: Megan Springer, 517-789-8753

• opportunities to serve a meal at the shelter
• host a Worship Night at the shelter
• help with Craft Nights with the kids/adults
• participate in weekly or monthly Story Time with the kids

Salvation Army
Contact: Rose Hill or Major Carrie Pollom, 517-782-7185  
There are numerous needs.  Please contact them for details.

Community Action Agency
Contact: Tamar Cain or Diane Bach, 517-784-4800
There are numerous needs.  Please contact them for details.

DisAbility Connection
The DisAbility Connection’s mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full inclusion of children and adults living with disabilities.
Contact:  Dodie Botsford, 517-782-6054

• clerical work
• rental equipment organization and inventory
• equipment repair and maintenance
• fund raising, games and crafts
• library cataloging & maintenance
• newsletter and fundraising mailings
• one-on-one activities with people
• residential ramp-building
• seasonal decorating
• social/recreational group assistance
• teach a craft or skill
• telephone answering

You Can Make A Difference House
Contact: Wendy Wight, 517 -740-8444

• laundry angels
• community garden
• community garden buckets
• backyard Bible studies
• life skills classes: sewing blankets

Child & Parent Center
Contact: Wendy Gonzales, 517-788-4445

• administrative tasks
• marketing
• childcare for parenting classes
• spokespersons
• fund raiser/grant writers
• help with “Darkness to Light” program
• web help

Jail or Prison Ministry
We have info on 3 different venues for ministering to the incarcerated.  If you are interested in learning more, please contact Pastor Sherrie Hittler,  517-750-2400.

Global Serving

International ChildCare Ministry
International Child Care Ministries is a child sponsorship initiative serving over 21,000 children in 30 countries. ICCM works with Free Methodist workers in local settings for high levels of care and accountability. Through education, meals, clothing and basic medical care, children in need have an opportunity for a better life. For just 82 cents a day you can sponsor a child and change a life forever.
Contact: 1-800-342-5531 or Click HERE for more information on ICCM.

Serving at SAFMC

• Children’s Ministry needs - Contact:  Wendy Grant
• Teen Ministry needs - Contact:  Heather Castle or Clint Rothell
• Kids Hope USA - Contact:  Candy Brugger
• Food Pantry – Contact:  Church Office, 517-750-2400
• Junior Basketball League – Contact: Pastor Rod Mathews
• Library – Contact: Karen Parsons
• Set Free – Contact: Janice Chilcote
• carTunes – Contact:  Pastor Rod Mathews
• Hospitality/Fireside Café – Contact: Pastor Dottie Miller
• Bulletin Stuffers & Special Mailings – Contact: Sue Logeman