Tomorrow morning, we have two separate groups who are headed out to learn and serve. At Christ The Savior, our mission is the following: Reaching people to know, love and serve Christ.
Thus, we have a group of students going to Florida to "know" Christ at Big Stuf Camp. While there, they are going to experience eight different worship times and be challenged to grow in their faith. The camp is held in Panama City Beach, Florida and in-between those eight worship services, we will have ample time to play on the beach (weather permitted). We will also have the opportunity to grow during our daily devotions and church group time.
We also have a group that is headed to Kentucky.They are headed to Kentucky to help with home repairs. They are partnering with Kentucky Heartland Outreach and will be touching the lives of many people through serve.
We look forward to sharing stories of both trips when we get back on Saturday.
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Saturday, July 9, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The Gathering
Tomorrow, Wednesday - June 22nd, we are having an informational meeting regarding the Gathering. 39,000 individuals will gather in New Orleans next summer. We must be registered by early September. There will be a lot of prep going into this trip. We would love to take a great representation from CTS - will you join us?
The Dates:
July 16 - 23, 2012
Who Can Go?
If you are going to be in grades 8-12 for the 2011-2 school year, you can go.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Milwaukee, Wisonsin
In three days, we are headed to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We will have 18 students and 4 adults making the trip up to Milwaukee. Once again, we will be teaming up with Youthworks and serving with them. Here are some of the mission sites and evening activities:
Ministry Sites:
There are a ton of great ministries that we partner with in Milwaukee. You will definitely have a chance to see a couple different volunteer organizations throughout the week as you serve in Milwaukee. Most of the ministries you will encounter are either faith based organization or non profit organizations that have said they need our help to facilitate their summer programs. Overall, I can’t wait for you and your youth to experience the ministries that Milwaukee has to offer. Below are some but definitely not ALL of them:
The Gathering: This is a local soup kitchen that offers both morning and evening meals at several locations across the Milwaukee area. We will help serve both in the morning and evening throughout the week.
Gingerbread Land: This is a community of houses that a woman has acquired and is fixing up to help create a sense of close community for people to go if they need something. We will do mostly work on homes that she has right now and interact with Sister Clara, the woman who runs Gingerbread Land.
Scott Christian: We partner with this community center to serve meals as well as clean, distribute food and help maintain and fix things around the center. It’s an incredible place to see God’s hand at work in the lives of the workers and the homeless in Milwaukee.
Village at Manor Park: This is a nursing home that we have worked with for years. We help them serve drinks to the residents, walk them around and play games with them when they have time.
Milwaukee Rescue Mission: We work with this ministry to sort out clothes, clean and paint buildings and help them to do the work that they couldn’t do without us.
Evening Activities:
M: Bradford Beach—we will head to the beach to hang out and just enjoy the evening swimming and spending time together.
T: Life Changers—we will be headed to a community center to hear stories about community members who have experienced gang life and how they came to know Jesus. It’s an incredible opportunity to hear and ask questions about their stories.
W: Soup Kitchen—we will be volunteering at two local soup kitchens in Milwaukee to understand more about what it’s like to eat there and prepare a meal for others less fortunate than ourselves. Some of your students will be doing this in the morning during the week and others in the evening as part of the activity. You will find out more about this once you get onsite.
Th: We will have a community prayer service at Scott Christian, one of our ministries. We will have the chance to pray for the ministries that we’ve been working with during the week. Afterwards, we will head to Leon’s which is a local custard place to eat custard together.
Ministry Sites:
There are a ton of great ministries that we partner with in Milwaukee. You will definitely have a chance to see a couple different volunteer organizations throughout the week as you serve in Milwaukee. Most of the ministries you will encounter are either faith based organization or non profit organizations that have said they need our help to facilitate their summer programs. Overall, I can’t wait for you and your youth to experience the ministries that Milwaukee has to offer. Below are some but definitely not ALL of them:
The Gathering: This is a local soup kitchen that offers both morning and evening meals at several locations across the Milwaukee area. We will help serve both in the morning and evening throughout the week.
Gingerbread Land: This is a community of houses that a woman has acquired and is fixing up to help create a sense of close community for people to go if they need something. We will do mostly work on homes that she has right now and interact with Sister Clara, the woman who runs Gingerbread Land.
Scott Christian: We partner with this community center to serve meals as well as clean, distribute food and help maintain and fix things around the center. It’s an incredible place to see God’s hand at work in the lives of the workers and the homeless in Milwaukee.
Village at Manor Park: This is a nursing home that we have worked with for years. We help them serve drinks to the residents, walk them around and play games with them when they have time.
Milwaukee Rescue Mission: We work with this ministry to sort out clothes, clean and paint buildings and help them to do the work that they couldn’t do without us.
Evening Activities:
M: Bradford Beach—we will head to the beach to hang out and just enjoy the evening swimming and spending time together.
T: Life Changers—we will be headed to a community center to hear stories about community members who have experienced gang life and how they came to know Jesus. It’s an incredible opportunity to hear and ask questions about their stories.
W: Soup Kitchen—we will be volunteering at two local soup kitchens in Milwaukee to understand more about what it’s like to eat there and prepare a meal for others less fortunate than ourselves. Some of your students will be doing this in the morning during the week and others in the evening as part of the activity. You will find out more about this once you get onsite.
Th: We will have a community prayer service at Scott Christian, one of our ministries. We will have the chance to pray for the ministries that we’ve been working with during the week. Afterwards, we will head to Leon’s which is a local custard place to eat custard together.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Help Needed: MMUTB
Hashbrown and Ham Casserole (We need at least 15 of these)
2 lbs. frozen hash browns, Southern style (thawed)
1 stick melted butter
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 pt. sour cream
1/2 c. chopped onions
10 oz. pkg. shredded cheddar cheese
2 packages of cubed (not diced) ham
Mix all ingredients. Pour into 9 X 13 disposable aluminum pan. DO NOT BAKE…we will bake at the church.
Please bring to kitchen on Sunday, February 20th prior to the beginning of the 10:45 am service.
Please email Stacey Greathouse @ thesogmom@yahoo.com, if you will be bringing one.
Food Items
Six HUGE cans of green beans
Six HUGE bags of corn
150 rolls
Two big tubs of country crock
If you can bring the items, please email Stacey @ thesogmom@yahoo.com
Last month, we served 130 individuals. Our event is now held in a garage. We do not go out to them, they now come to us. However, many of them do live under the bridges of Indianapolis.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Video: MMUTB
Helpers Helping Others Outreach Team
They were at the Meet Me Under The Bridge last week while we were down there serving and they did a picture/video shoot to promote their ministry. They are looking to "expand" their ministry and want more volunteers and this will be one piece that they will show/display so individuals can get an idea of what occurs down there.
They were at the Meet Me Under The Bridge last week while we were down there serving and they did a picture/video shoot to promote their ministry. They are looking to "expand" their ministry and want more volunteers and this will be one piece that they will show/display so individuals can get an idea of what occurs down there.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Ministry Weekend
This past weekend was a "ministry weekend" for our student ministry at the church. On the 3rd Saturday and the 3rd Sunday of each month, we partner with an organization in Indianapolis. On Saturday, we partner with Wheeler. We actually partner with them in three areas. But, On the 3rd Saturday, we go to the Women & Children Shelter and host a Recreational Night. On the 3rd Sunday, we go to MMUTB and serve a meal for the homeless. Below is a link to each ministry and a small write up about our experiences this weekend.
Wheeler Mission Ministries
We took 16 students and 4 adults down to the shelter. This was our first time to go down there and "host" a Recreation Night. Thus, we did not really know what to expect. For most of us, it was "better" than we thought. We took down a movie and snacks as the "background" for the night. We also took down many board games and decks of cards. There were probably 25 women and 15-20 kids who were down there at some point. Some relationships were built and our students did a great job playing with the kids and numerous of them connected with the women as they played card games and board games; it was great to see.
Meet Me Under The Bridge
This was our third time to be down at MMUTB. Our church family did a great job bringing in crock pots, food and supplies. We had a kitchen crew who cooked the meals and also prepared take away food for them. We had 12 students and 5 adults who went down - set up the meal and served it. There were many more there this week than in the past. We served approximatively 130 individuals.
It is great helping out and serving. Also, for me, it is great not to "re-invent" the wheel. Instead, we are watching and seeing where God is working through existing organizations and helping them by providing resources and people. I really think that we need to partner with each other more.
Wheeler Mission Ministries
We took 16 students and 4 adults down to the shelter. This was our first time to go down there and "host" a Recreation Night. Thus, we did not really know what to expect. For most of us, it was "better" than we thought. We took down a movie and snacks as the "background" for the night. We also took down many board games and decks of cards. There were probably 25 women and 15-20 kids who were down there at some point. Some relationships were built and our students did a great job playing with the kids and numerous of them connected with the women as they played card games and board games; it was great to see.
Meet Me Under The Bridge
This was our third time to be down at MMUTB. Our church family did a great job bringing in crock pots, food and supplies. We had a kitchen crew who cooked the meals and also prepared take away food for them. We had 12 students and 5 adults who went down - set up the meal and served it. There were many more there this week than in the past. We served approximatively 130 individuals.
It is great helping out and serving. Also, for me, it is great not to "re-invent" the wheel. Instead, we are watching and seeing where God is working through existing organizations and helping them by providing resources and people. I really think that we need to partner with each other more.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
MMUTB: December 2010
On Sunday, December 12th, we met in the kitchen to prepare food for Meet Me Under The Bridge. After preparing the food, we traveled downtown in a snow-storm to the garage by the over-pass and served the meal. We have students who serve graciously, we have students who sit and talk with the individuals there and we have students who serve by singing. It is great to see each student/adult serving. We are going to be "regulars" at MMUTB. Each month (3rd Sunday), we are hoping to take 15 students/adults down there. Here are a few photos from the 12th:
Erin Shredding The Chicken
Snowy Day at MMUTB (The Garage)
Inside The Garage
Stacey Giving Final Instructions
Annika, Luke and Marissa playing & singing
Erin Shredding The Chicken
Snowy Day at MMUTB (The Garage)
Inside The Garage
Stacey Giving Final Instructions
Annika, Luke and Marissa playing & singing
Friday, December 10, 2010
Service Opportunities
This weekend, we have two groups who are going into the city and serving this week. The first service opportunity is on Saturday morning. we have a few young ladies who are going to the Wheeler Women's Shelter to serve brunch. Then on Sunday, we are going to be cooking food and taking it down to Meet Me Under The Bridge and serve those who are homeless.
I want to thank everyone for their willingness to serve. We, as a ministry, are really going to be focusing on serving in 2011 and how we will be making a difference in the lives those around us.
If you are interested in serving, take a look at the opportunities that we have on the walls in ARC. Also, if you have an idea or an opportunity let us know so we can promote.
I want to thank everyone for their willingness to serve. We, as a ministry, are really going to be focusing on serving in 2011 and how we will be making a difference in the lives those around us.
If you are interested in serving, take a look at the opportunities that we have on the walls in ARC. Also, if you have an idea or an opportunity let us know so we can promote.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Men's Shelter
On Monday, Sam, Collin and myself went down to the men's shelter (Lighthouse). We arrived down there around 4:15 and watched a video about the ministry that they have. We then waited for the kitchen crew to do their final prep before they called us into the kitchen. We helped serve food for about 30-40 minutes and then we helped roll silverware for their next meal.
It was great to be out and serving in the city and helping an organization that does great work. It only takes a few hours and we are able to make a difference.
Guys, we will be doing this once a month. I encourage you to take the time and go with us and serve. There are sign-up sheets in the ARC.
It was great to be out and serving in the city and helping an organization that does great work. It only takes a few hours and we are able to make a difference.
Guys, we will be doing this once a month. I encourage you to take the time and go with us and serve. There are sign-up sheets in the ARC.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Meet Me Under The Bridge: Nov. 7, 2010
Proverbs 19:17 (NIV), He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done.
We had the opportunity to serve yesterday at the Meet Me Under the Bridge Ministry. we enjoyed our time down there as we served food, sorted some clothes, sang a f3ew songs and connected with those who are often "invisible".
MMUTB is going to be a ministry that we will connect with on a monthly basis. The next time that we will connect with them will be Dec. 12th. Then, beginning in January, we will go down there and serve on the 3rd Sunday of each month.
This past week, we went down and "served" the food. The up-coming times, we will also be getting food donated, cooking and taking it down. Here are a few pics to give you an idea of what we did (trying to respect those whom we served).
The Organization
View From Parking Lot
Singing Outside The Garage
Preparing To Serve
Folks Enjoying A Meal
We had the opportunity to serve yesterday at the Meet Me Under the Bridge Ministry. we enjoyed our time down there as we served food, sorted some clothes, sang a f3ew songs and connected with those who are often "invisible".
MMUTB is going to be a ministry that we will connect with on a monthly basis. The next time that we will connect with them will be Dec. 12th. Then, beginning in January, we will go down there and serve on the 3rd Sunday of each month.
This past week, we went down and "served" the food. The up-coming times, we will also be getting food donated, cooking and taking it down. Here are a few pics to give you an idea of what we did (trying to respect those whom we served).
The Organization
View From Parking Lot
Singing Outside The Garage
Preparing To Serve
Folks Enjoying A Meal
Thursday, November 4, 2010
ACTS
Here is the "philosophy" of ministry that we will be using within our student ministry at Christ The Savior. The philosophy of ministry is "our tool" to help us (as a student ministry) reach the mission of our church: Reaching people to know, love and serve Christ.
If you have a ministry thought or suggestion that we can do in each one of these areas, please let us know.
If you have a ministry thought or suggestion that we can do in each one of these areas, please let us know.
Meet Me Under The Bridge
This Sunday, we are going into Indianapolis and will be helping out with a ministry called Meet Me Under The Bridge. We (signed-up event) are meeting at the church at 1:45 and will go help serve the meal, hangout with those who are homeless and Sarah will lead us (them) in a few songs. We will be down there from 2:30 - 4:30. After our goodbyes and clean up and drive back to CTS, we should be back around 5:15.
This is a "send" event. We have plenty of "send" events planned and numerous of them will be with organizations/ministries that we will have an ongoing partnership with.
Meet Me Under the Bridge
Their Website
More information on this ministry and others will be available soon. Also, in the next week or two, we will have the next date for Meet Me Under The Bridge.
This is a "send" event. We have plenty of "send" events planned and numerous of them will be with organizations/ministries that we will have an ongoing partnership with.
Meet Me Under the Bridge
Their Website
More information on this ministry and others will be available soon. Also, in the next week or two, we will have the next date for Meet Me Under The Bridge.
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