Service Opportunities
These are groups Messiah members have participated in and support.
Families Moving Forward
Twice a year, Messiah hosts homeless families who are in a transitional program through Families Moving Forward. FMF seeks to find homes, jobs, and a path back into the mainstream for families who have been forced into homelessness. The host churches, including Messiah, aid this effort by providing safe shelter overnight and meals morning and evening for one week. Messiah's weeks to host are in Spring and Fall. Many short-term volunteers are needed each time we host. For further information, call Aneita or Lee at 651-653-0863. If you are interested in more information about Families Moving Forward, you may visit their website at www.familiesmovingforward.org.
Local Organizations
Books For Africa
This a non-profit organization founded in 1988. At that time, books were almost non-existent. The founder of Books for Africa is Tom Warth. His dream was to donate books to the children of Africa. Since 1988 Books for Africa has shipped over 18 million books. The website is www.booksforafrica.org.
Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP)
This local organization has two offices in the Twin Cities and serves parts of Hennepin & Ramsey Counties as well as all of Anoka County. CEAP offers emergency financial assistance to families and individuals experiencing a crisis and provides other services as well. Messiah supports CEAP financially and contribues volunteer hours and foodshelf donations. Call 763-783-4925. The website is www.ceap.org
Cows Cows Cows
This local organization raises beef to be donated to several Minnesota foodshelves in the fall. It is supported by various churches and businesses. Contact Dave at 763-792-0724 for more information. The website is www.cowscowscows.org
Ralph Reeder Community Foodshelf
Social Concerns Network (SCN)
The SCN is a cooperative of area Mounds View & New Brighton churches of various denominations. Our united goal is to help the people in our community who are in need. Activities include: education, field trips, networking, and joint ministry and service efforts such as an annual coat collection and giveaway. The group meets the second Tuesday of the month at participating churches. Contact Amy at 612-529-6084.
International Organizations
Robin's Nest
www.robinsnestchildrenshome.org
Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML)
www.lwml.org
Feed My Starving Children
www.fmsc.org
