Local Outreach Opportunities
In response to the call of Matthew 25:40 – "unto the least of these my brothers", Westminster is involved in a variety of local outreach ministries. Many of these ministries provide opportunities to serve right here in our church as well as in the Lancaster County community. Volunteer opportunities range from as regularly as weekly or on a "serve when you can" basis with all skills levels and abilities welcomed! Outreach contacts are listed below; please feel free to talk with them directly about questions or your interest in serving.
American Home Life International
Ministry to Foreign Exchange Students: Short & Long Term
2137 Embassy Dr, Suite 202
Lancaster, PA 17603
www.amhomelife.org
Contact: Michelle Stangl, Host Family Coordinator at michelle@interior-artistry.biz or 484.459.9093
Child Evangelism Fellowship: Good News Clubs
Ministry to Children
5307 Main Street
East Petersburg, PA 17520
www.ceflancaster.org
Contact: Heidi Walker, CEF of Lancaster County Administrative Assistant at heidiw-cef@comcast.net or 717.569.5412
Currently WPC supports programs at the following schools:
- Nitrauer Elementary, in Manheim Township School District: Current Coordinator - Mrs. Julie Hunt
- Washington Elementary, in the School District of Lancaster: Current Coordinator - Mrs. Mimi Stem
Church World Service
Immigration & Refugee Program
308 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
www.churchworldservice.org
Contact: Janet Reedy, Local Outreach Coordinator, janetreedy@gmail.com
Crispus Attucks Center
Quarterly Meal Preparation & Serving
407 Howard Ave.
Lancaster, PA 17602
Contact: Sue Jones
Next Meal Date: Saturday, November 10
ESL Classes
Free ESL Classes to be held for the Community – to begin in September, 2013
Contact: Dan Bleecker eslwestpca@gmail.com
New Ministry Opportunity
English as a Second Language is a new ministry at Westminster Presbyterian Church of Lancaster focused on providing FREE English classes to anyone in our community wanting to learn or improve their English proficiency. It is a ministry in that by helping people with the basic need for knowing the English language and for living in this country we are loving our neighbor, as the Lord commanded, and giving them a taste of what it means to know our Lord Jesus Christ. We welcome any new volunteers interested in teaching, assisting classes, interviewing new students, greeting people at the door, organizing snacks for break time, and not least, volunteers committed to praying for this ministry.
Transitional Living Center
Lancaster City Women's, Men's & Group Bible Studies
105 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
www.tabornet.org
Contact:
Women's Bible Study, Tuesdays (Nikki Arnold)
Men's Bible Study, Wednesdays (Stan Morton)
Water Street Ministries & Lydia Center
Ministry to the Homeless & Needy of Lancaster City
210 S. Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
www.waterstreetministries.org
Contact:
- Chapel Service, second Friday of the month (Tom Figart)
- Clothing Give-Away, bring donated clothing to the church the last Sunday of each month
- Clothing Gift Shop, Thursdays (Shelley Armstrong and Connie O'Connor)
- Women's Bible Study, Thursdays, (Shelley Armstrong, Nikki Arnold and Connie O'Connor)
Westminster Church Food Bank
Providing Household Items & Food to the Community and WPC Members in Need
Contact: Dorenda Melton
