Mission Work at Lewis Center

At Lewis Center UMC, missions is more than a project or an event, but a core part of our foundation as a church. Below, you will find ways to be a part of our church community as we find ways to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ. 

opportunities to serve

We hope you will join us in serving others in the name of Jesus. Please contact the Missions Team at missions@lewiscenterumc.org with any questions regarding any of the opportunities listed below.

WILSON WEiGHT CHALLENGE for PIN - SEPT 14

Our annual food drive for People In Need (PIN) is in memory of Roy & Sarah Wilson who were long-time LCUMC members and huge supporters of PIN.  They inspired our congregation to “share what they could spare” for many years.  The Missions Team has set a goal for the congregation to donate 5,000 pounds of food to spread God's love by helping our neighbors in need and honoring the legacy of giving that the Wilsons left behind.  Bags and shopping lists will be available throughout the campaign. 

Food items Needed

  • Soup (all kinds) 

  • Packaged sides – stuffing, pasta, or rice mixes,   mashed or scalloped potatoes, etc. (No mac ‘n cheese, please.) 

  • Jelly

  • Peanut butter

  • Cereal

  • Oatmeal 

  • Muffin mixes

Personal Items Needed

  • Laundry Detergent (liquid preferred) 

  • Dish soap (small/medium bottles)

Feel free to encourage your friends and neighbors to donate as well.  If you would prefer to let us do the shopping - you can donate to the Monthly Mission throughout the month of August.  Bring your donations to church on Sunday, Sept 14.  On that day, we will load our donations into the PIN Box Truck, bless the donations during services, and then have the big weigh-in up at the PIN warehouse.  We will also need some volunteer power to help unload the donations at the PIN location on Sept 14 - stay tuned for sign-up details.  

Support Common Ground with Food, Time, or Donations!

Common Ground Free Store is a warm, welcoming place where basic material needs – clothing, shoes, household goods, linens, toys, personal care items, diapers, wipes, and prepared meals – are available to anyone for free. Below are different ways we can help support their good work.

  • Find out more info here about how you can cook or donate food to help the Free Store continue to provide approximately 100 meals, every time they are open.

  • Fill out this application form to register as a volunteer and sign-up to help.

  • Donate new or used items for the free store.

    • Click here to find out what they do/don’t accept and when donations are accepted.

    • Most Needed Items: Brand new socks, underwear, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, razors, toilet paper, and size 5 and 6 diapers.

    • Check out their Amazon wish list and ship things directly to them!

Church For All People - 2nd Sunday Breakfasts

Our church has supported the United Methodist Church For All People (C4AP) ministry for more than 15 years by providing breakfast to those in need on the second Sunday of each month. Each Sunday, we will need 6 volunteers to help provide the food and 4-10 volunteers to help serve breakfast (arrival time is 8AM) at Church For All People downtown.  Please review the volunteer categories and sign-up for as many Sundays as you can in 2025 to support this important mission of the church.

  • Volunteer A: Pick up other volunteer's items from LCUMC at 7:20AM (if needed) and provide 3 hot casseroles & 30 cereal or fruit bars

  • Volunteer B: Provide 3 hot casseroles (or 40 breakfast sandwiches from White Castle) & 2 gallons of chocolate milk

  • Volunteer C: Provide 3 dozen (36) hardboiled eggs, 2 gal orange juice, & 5 lbs of bananas

  • Volunteer D: Provide 3 dozen (36) hard boiled eggs, 40 pudding cups, & 1 gallon of chocolate milk

  • Volunteer E: Provide 3 large boxes of cereal & 2 gallons of white milk

  • Volunteer F: Provide 2 hot casseroles & 5 lbs of oranges

On behalf of those in need who are served at Church for All People, we thank you for your generous gift of time and meals. 

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Volunteer at PIN

Some of our church members serve as Food Pantry volunteers at People In Need.  Jobs include sorting incoming donations, checking dates, preparing groceries for pick-up orders, and assisting clients in shopping in the PIN grocery store.  Available morning shifts are Monday-Friday from 9AM-12PM.  Afternoon shifts are from 1-4:30PM on Monday-Thursday and from 1-3PM on Friday. You must be 18 or older to volunteer in the food pantry and can commit to volunteering once a week, once a month, or as their schedule permits.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer - click here for more information. 

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