summer serve -community service opportunities
We are continually adding opportunities to serve alongside our local partners to show and share God’s love in our community! Contact Stephanie if you want to discuss ways to engage in service! Also, as you serve, we’d love to hear your stories! stephanieb@westgatechapel.org
++Monthly Missions Prayer++
Contact Josh Cook joshc@westgatechapel.org
Psalm 127:1 “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” Each month we gather for one hour of prayer for all our partners, knowing that God must go before and do the work, if the work is to last. Join us each month to pray for specific requests that our partners submit. We gather on the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:45pm in Room 218 upstairs. Please use East Entrance to enter the building.
++THAT NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH++
Contact Westgate Missional Team Lead: Heather Frantz htfrantz92@yahoo.com
TNC Executive Director: Shelly Bartlett shellyb@thatneighborhoodchurch.com
Kids’ Summer Camp Tuesdays-Thursdays 10am-1pm June 9-July 16 (skipping the week of June 30). Come have fun and pour into kids! Reach out to Shelly for more information.
++WEST TOLEDO YOUNG LIFE++
Contact Jim and Bridget Beach jimbeach.yl@gmail.com
Monthly Prayer Meeting where we pray for students and leaders
Help students raise money for Summer Camp by hiring them to do yard work or other odd jobs! Reach out to Jim Beach to help make that connection.
++BELLA VITA NETWORK++
Contact Callie Burson callie@bellavitanetwork.org
Contact Melanie Maraugha melanie@bellavitanetwork.org (734) 347-1229
Client Advocate Volunteer to work directly with our clients once a week for 4 hours.
Use your gifts Visit https://bellavitanetwork.org/serve/, where we have a list of over 30 different volunteer positions to choose from!
++GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES++
Contact Wes and Marjie Blood wdbbdw@aol.com 419-705-5056
Learn more at www.GO-UT.info
The Toledo International Hospitality Program (TIHP) is an opportunity for Toledo individuals and families to develop a cross-cultural friendship with some international students and do something fun with them once a month for one year. Families are matched with students in August, September, and January.
The Household Items Giveaway provides furniture and household items, in the name of Jesus, to newly arriving international students from around the world. You can donate furniture or get a truck and be that first, friendly face of Jesus to these students as you help deliver furniture.
++CRU AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO++
Contact Maggie George maggie.george@cru.org
Provide rides to Westgate on Sunday mornings for students who are looking for a place to attend church and need transportation.
Prayer Walk local college campuses with the Toledo Cru staff team or on your own. For ideas and a prayer walking guide, check out everycampus.com!
Serve international students by helping them practice driving skills as they seek to obtain American driver’s license.
++COMMUNITY OF HOPE FREE HEALTH CLINIC++
Contact Samantha Kilgore, Office Coordinator office@chfhc.com Visit chfhc.net
We're a volunteer-run health clinic expressing the love of Christ through free, quality healthcare! Ways to be involved include:
1. Pray for patients, volunteers, and supporters to all grow closer to Jesus
2. Pharmacist/Pharmacy Techs and Students
3. Doctors/Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners
4. Nursing
5. Laboratory
6. Receptionist/Front Desk Volunteers
7. Students — Medical and Nursing
8. Housekeeping — Cleaning and organizing
9. Bringing in items for our food and hygiene pantry
10. Work in our garden to grow fresh produce for our patients
11. Distribute information to our neighbors about the clinic
++KEEP WATCH++
Contact Wendy Yeager wendy@keepwatchprayer.org
Pray in the school that is on your heart Visit keepwatchprayer.org for more information on joining this strategic movement as we cover schools in prayer. Under the volunteer tab, you will be able to register for On Demand Training to become certified. A 20–30-minute weekly commitment can make an eternal difference! We are praying to start a weekly prayer walk at Dorr Elementary School- before or after school, as well! If you are interested in praying at Dorr, please reach out to Stephanie at stephanieb@westgatechapel.org
Summer Prayer Blitz June 22-26 Come pray for 10 minutes outside of one or more of 100's of schools that that do not yet have a weekly prayer walk during the school year. This opportunity is perfect for families and individuals. Schedule posted in June. Check keepwatchprayer.org for more details.
++WATER FOR ISHMAEL++
Contact Moriah Yates volunteer@waterforishmael.org
Contact Ginny Lee 517-974-1616 (text or call)
Apply to volunteer at https://waterforishmael.org/get-involved/ There are so many opportunities to serve! Reach out to Moriah for a comprehensive list! Even high school students are welcome to volunteer!
Help care for our international neighbors by purchasing items to support:
- English Classes and Early Learning Center by contributing through this Amazon Wish List
- The hunger crisis for internationals by contributing to the Shared Shelves program where friends leave food for other friends through this Amazon Wish List
Summer Family Fun Days (June 27, July 4, 11, 24) and World Cup Watch Parties (July 18, 19)
- If you would like to help supply items for these events, please CLICK HERE.
- If you would like to attend and interact with our international friends, CLICK HERE.
Reach out to Ginny 517-974-1616 (text or call) for more information. Before each event a brief training will be offered to help you feel more comfortable making international friends.
++KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY++
Contact Paul Shryock paul@kairostoledo.com or 419-885-7443
Kairos Prison Ministry at Toledo Correctional is an ongoing ministry to help build and support Christian community inside the prison through weekly visits, 1-day retreats (twice a year), and 4-day weekends (twice a year).
Join a team going into Toledo Correctional - contact Paul
Bake homemade cookies with your family, life group, or friends for the team to take to the residents of Toledo Correctional. (Please visit the website www.kairostoledo.com for cookie collection details!)
++BRINGING JESUS TO OUR LOCAL ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES++
Contact Randy Fall randyf@westgatechapel.org
Contact Dave Hadeed dhadeed@gmail.com
Build relationships at a bible study There are so many of our brothers and sisters or soon-to-be brothers and sisters that have no way of having an in-person bible study unless someone comes to them. We have facilities asking us to come and bring Jesus through a bible study! If you are interested in being a part of this growing ministry, contact Randy Fall and Dave Hadeed.
++SERVING THROUGH SEWING++
Contact Sherry Kertesz momschoolusa@buckeye-express.com
Summer babies Sewing group meets to make receiving blankets for the Pregnancy Center of Greater Toledo, part of the Bella Vita Network. The blankets are given to moms when they have a positive ultrasound. Participants bring their sewing machine, tools, and donate 1-yard pieces of flannel and cotton. Some fabric will also be available for those who don’t have fabric to donate. We meet the following Tuesdays from 1-4pm in the Westgate Atrium: June 16, June 30, and July 14. July 28 is our marathon, 10-4pm. Join us!
++ONE TIME SERVING OPPORTUNITIES++
westgatechapel.org/summerserve
Contact Stephanie if you want to discuss ways to engage in service! Also, as you serve, we’d love to hear your stories! stephanieb@westgatechapel.org
DORR ELEMENTARY
Courtyard Beautification Team Spend some time laying mulch and prepping the Courtyard for back to school! Coordinate with stephanieb@westgatechapel.org
REACHING YOUR NEIGHBORS TOGETHER
Host a block party/social event Summer is the perfect time to break out the grill and gather over a hot dog, invite neighbors over for a game night, or organize a walking group!
APPLY FOR A LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR GRANT- The Love Your Neighbor Grant is to show God’s love to someone in your circle. Learn more are westgatechapel.org/lyn
SUPPORTING A LIFE GROUP MEMBER Where is God working in the life of someone in your group? Is there a way you as a life group can come around them in an area where God is moving? How can you encourage them?
