In this area alone, drug deals are common and are being witnessed outside this church. Gangs are active and are causing crime to go up.
We are committed to providing essential resources and mission focused ministries to families who need hope. By supporting our mission through volunteering your time or providing financial assistance, you are directly impacting the lives of those in our care and their families. Each contribution allows us to feed hungry families weekly, provide clothing to children and provide meaningful outreaches throughout the year.
Through the transformative power of faith and love, Jesus is working wonders in the lives of those battling addiction, domestic violence, hunger and much more. Everyday, we witness the transformative power of hope as people exchange hopelessness for new beginnings. By embracing the message of grace and forgiveness, individuals find the strength to overcome their addiction, rebuild their lives, and heal relationships with their families and communities. However, this critical work would not be possible without the compassionate support of volunteers and the financial generosity of those who believe in our mission.
Message – Community Family Easter Stations; The life, death & resurrection of the saving power of Jesus! They hear Jesus is the way, the truth and the life and no one can come to God (Salvation), except through Jesus! Each Easter station is shared through reenactments of the Holy Week of Christ.
Needs - Frozen chicken nuggets, corn, jello (canned fruit cocktail) salad, brownies, small wrapped candy. *Please consider buying candy at 50% or more off, after a major holiday, like Valentine’s, Easter, Halloween, etc. Candy lasts 9 months to a year and we use it at a variety of events, throughout the year. Thank you for your consideration in collecting candy, after a major holiday.
Volunteers Needed – Setup, registration, hospitality, serve lunch, station leaders, guides & cleanup
Team Meeting, for all volunteers & leaders - 10 am when positions will be assigned and instructions given.
Message – 10:45 am Community Easter Worship Service, followed by an Easter lunch.
Needs - Turkeys, hams, variety of fresh vegetables, potatoes, any type of desserts, including pies.
Volunteers Needed - Prepare food (filled), set-up, help in kitchen, be a greeter, serve meal and clean-up.
Message – Lucy (puppet) shares her bike accident and how God helped her through the loving kindness of others. She engages the children to know God loves them too! Some children actually come back to hear the puppet show 3 or more times.
Needs - Hot Dogs & buns, tortilla chips, lg cans of nacho cheese, popsicles and bottles of pop (2 liter).
Volunteers Needed - Hosts, kitchen workers and station leaders: Bounce house, food tables, make balloon animals, face painting & stickers, bicycle repair and bicycle obstacle course.
Team Meeting, for all volunteers & leaders - 10 am - When positions will be assigned & instructions given. If you repair bicycles or are willing to learn, make balloon animals or face paint, please call 989-792-4689.
Used bicycles are needed for all ages – Children, youth and adults! They are needed throughout the year. About 27 percent of persons in this area, use bicycles, walking and the bus, as their primary mode of transportation. Bicycles can be dropped off by calling Tom at 989-992-9344.
*We are in need of building a community bike repair shop. A fundraising campaign has started. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Message - Questions about God (6 ft x 5 ft board) An interactive question board to share God’s word. Group and individual prayer are offered and shared as families enter.
Needs – Clear backpacks (school requirement), 24 pack crayons, 10 pack washable markers, pencils, sharpeners, pencil top erasers, individual erasers, glue sticks, 2 - inch ring binders, zip up pouch, 8 count pkg. watercolor pens, new or gently used children’s clothes, new underwear and socks. Also, any wrapped candy for God Question Station.
Volunteers Needed - Hosts, ushers, table clothing pantry assistants and station leaders for a variety of stations.
Are you a licensed beautician? If yes, we need your help in cutting hair of low income children. If interested, please call the office at 989-792-4689.
Team Meeting, for all volunteers & leaders - 10 am - When positions will be assigned & instructions given.
Message - The majority of women that come have never heard that God loves them and that Jesus came to save this world. 30 minutes of sharing from Pastor Melene, includes spiritual-emotional support for moms and an invitation to receive Jesus into their life, as their Lord and Savior.
Needs - Bibs, disposable diapers (Sizes 1 & 2), blankets (especially heavy blankets), all kinds of infant clothing-new or gently used, wipes, baby shampoo, rattles and pacifiers. We also welcome gently used baby swings, highchairs, cribs or bouncy seats, etc.
Do you or someone you know sew? We need your help sewing baby items. Please call the office at 989-792-4689.
Volunteers Needed - Kitchen workers, hosts, table leaders and table assistants.
Team Meeting, for all volunteers & leaders - 10 am - When positions will be assigned & instructions given.
Message – 10:45 am Community Thanksgiving Worship Service, followed by a Thanksgiving lunch.
Needs - Turkeys, hams, variety of fresh vegetables, potatoes, any type of desserts, including pies.
Volunteers Needed - Prepare food (filled) set-up, help in kitchen, serve meal and clean-up
Message - Every Christmas station shares the Nativity Story of Jesus with the family in creative ways. Stations include: Angel “Proclaiming the Good News”, the Candy Cane Story of Christ, Jesus Birthday Party and the reflection of the Nativity.
For the majority, this is their first time hearing the real Christmas Story – Jesus! 2nd and 3rd generations of families that do not know God.
Volunteers Needed - Hosts, kitchen workers and station leaders: Crafts, snack, gifts, drama support.
Team Meeting, for all volunteers & leaders - 2:30 pm when most positions will be assigned and instructions given. Volunteers are needed until completion of stations and clean-up, until 6:00 pm.
Jacob’s Ladder is a ministry team that fixes safety concerns and repairs in homes in the Saginaw area. With the focus on serving low-income households, the elderly, and widows. Based on funding that is available. This ministry strives to be the hands and feet of Jesus in practical, real ways.
For more information or to get involved please call ministry Coordinator, Emmit Green at 989-792-0533.
Please consider repairing bicycles for children, youth & adults in need. About 27 percent of persons within a 5-mile radius of this mission outreach doesn’t have a car. Therefore, bicycles can become their primary mode of transportation.
Hours of Operation – Wednesday from 9 am until 4 pm. Please contact Tom Welsh for further information and schedule a date to volunteer at 989-992-9344.