Serve Locally

There are so many of God's people (right in our own backyard) who need a helping hand - why not offer yours? There are plenty of opportunities for both individuals and small groups, find out which one God is calling you towards! Serving opportunities are categorized as:

Faith-Sponsored Serving Events
Serving with others at Faith in various ways, dates, and times
Community Serving Opportunities
Serving directly with the agencies listed (or identifying a new need) to serve in an area of passion

Feel free to contact Kay Bach for assistance. Be sure to send us stories, pictures or videos of you and your small group in action!

Faith - Sponsored Serving Events

(Click on the event for additional details and/or to volunteer!)

Upcoming Events

Youth Missions Trivia Night

Friday, May 4, doors at 6:30 p.m., trivia begins at 7 p.m. @ Faith - Oakville

$20 per person, tables of 8

Join us for an evening of fun and challenging trivia with great winner prizes, door prizes, and interesting contests. All proceeds benefit students attending Faith's student ministry mission trip and Wayfarer Camp this summer. Tickets are available in the lobby on Sunday mornings. For more information, contact Lisa at thecolombos@charter.net / 314.540.7841.

Ongoing Events

Community Serving Opportunities

(Contact the ministry/agency directly to find out more about how you can serve!)

Bethesda Southgate

5943 Telegraph Road
St. Louis, MO 63129
314.846.2000
www.bethesdahealth.org

Share your love (& your faith) with some older adults through planned activities (singing, helping with hair/nails, storytelling, etc.), sharing meals and/or bringing your dog to visit . . . which will make them both happy! For more information or to volunteer, contact Janice Keale at jmkeale@bethesdahealth.org or call 314.846.2000.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

2153 Salisbury Street

St. Louis, MO 63107-3191

http://bethlehemstlouis.org

Faith's partner in ministry in North St. Louis City. We assist as they outreach to their community each summer through "Taking Jesus To The Streets" using messages, songs, crafts, and sharing the love of Christ. Summer outreaches are posted by June.

BWORKS

4100/4102 Shenandoah Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
314.827.6640
www.bworks.org

BWORKS is an umbrella organization housing St. Louis BicycleWORKS, ByteWORKS and BookWORKS located in the Shaw Neighborhood north of Tower Grove Park. They provide kids the incentive and opportunity to develop their academic, vocational and social skills through programs such as the “Earn-A-Bike” and “Earn-A-Computer” courses, along with a new literacy enhancement program where kids create books. If you are skilled with bikes or computers, or love working with kids, contact the main office at 314.827.6640 or visit www.stlbicycleworks.org, www.stlbyteworks.org or www.bookworks.bworks.org

Feed My People

171 Kingston Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63125
314.631.4900
www.feed-my-people.org

Feed My People serves as our largest south county help center, providing emergency food assistance and other valuable resources for those in need. Help FMP pack food, sort clothes, meet with clients or other vital roles within the organization. Volunteer one time or pick a day to serve each week. For more information, contact their Operations Manager, Ted West / 314.631.4900.

Feed My People FMP30: A Fashion Show

FMP30: A Fashion Show celebrates 30 years of service to the community on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Matthias Catholic Church, located at 796 Buckley Road. Proceeds benefit the food pantry and client programs of Feed My People. Tickets for the show and luncheon are $25 each or tables of 10 for $250.

Fashion design sturdents from North and South Tech High Schools will be repurposing items they find in Feed My People stores to create one-of-a-kind fashions to be highlighted on the runway. In addition, select Feed My People clients will be chosen to receive a makeover and this special moment will be featured during the Fashion Show. For more information, contact Faith’s Feed My People representatives, Jason & Kathy Lenz / 636.343.0580.

Lift for Life Gym

1415 Cass Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63106
314.231.2337
www.liftforlife.org

Each year the Gym serves more than 400 children ages 8 to 18 with athletic, social and educational activities, as well as summer day camps. They also provide nutritious dinners to the children five evenings per week. The Gym is solely supported by individuals, corporations and foundations. Help kids with fitness & exercise, computer use, social games, art activities and more. To assist, contact the Gym’s Development Office at 314.588.0007.

Monarch Jewelry

http://www.facebook.com/MonarchJewelry / www.monarchjewelry.org

Monarch jewelry supports girls rescued from sex trafficking. The jewelry is made by a group of girls (13+) and women compelled to help those victimized by sex trafficking in the St. Louis Metro Region. They produce jewelry products which are sold to raise awareness and funds for two organizations opening Safe Houses in St. Louis. You can help by making jewelry (no experience necessary), donating supplies and/or funds for beads, by praying for the girls entrapped by this cocoon of evil in our own area, and through helping to sell the jewelry. The group meets on Tuesdays at Faith - Oakville at 6:30 p.m. in the north end of the lower level. For more information contact kay.bach@faithstl.org or 314.375.1106.

Orphan Grain Train

3636 Texas
St. Louis, MO 63118
Mel & Carolyn Stortz @ 314.846.2898 or Ralph & Linda Kleinsorge @ 636.296.4390
www.ogt.org

Orphan Grain Train is a humanitarian organization serving the needy locally, nationally & internationally. They collect and furnish school supplies, tents, wheelchairs, clothes and more. Serving opportunities include packing and organizing supplies, along other various needs. Serving opportunities available on Tuesday (days) or arrangements can be made for groups to serve on other days/times. Contact Mel & Carolyn at cmstortz@mindspring.com or Ralph & Linda at rkleinsorge@hotmail.com.

South County Pregnancy Help Center

10640 Baptist Church Road
St. Louis, MO 63128
314.729.9800
www.scphc.org

South County Pregnancy Help Center is committed to providing accurate and complete information about prenatal development and assisting women in carrying their babies to term by providing emotional support and practical aid through the provision of God’s people and the community at large. You can help by volunteering as a prayer partner, Board of Directors member, part-time nurse, mentor, office work, counselor, and/or financial partner. For more information, contact the Center at 314.729.9800 or pregnancy.help@att.net.

Questions? Contact Kay Bach / 314.375.1106