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Let’s not allow the weight of the world to be held by one, two or three, but let’s all reach-out around the world to abolish poverty, discrimination, anger and sin. Let’s all do as God commanded “Love one another as I have loved you”.
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Please contact the church office for more information on the volunteer activities listed below.
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Carpenter’s Kitchen is a volunteer organization that provides dinner to approximately 250 needy guests every Saturday evening at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church in downtown Baltimore. Four or five times each year 15-25 members of the congregation volunteers at the Carpenter’s Kitchen. They setup the dinning room, cook and serve dinner, interact with the guests and cleanup. LLUMC also provides funds for the hot meal that is prepared by the volunteers as well as dozens of brownies for dessert. Martie and Phil Browning are currently the points of contact for this ministry.
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The Quality of Life Retreat program began in 1988. The Retreats give persons living with HIV/AIDS an opportunity to get away, rest and relax, to interact and to learn the techniques and attitudes that are effective in dealing with the issues of long-term survival. The Retreats are held four times a year (February, May, September and December). The February and December Retreats are held at a Retreat House, Washington, D.C. while the May and September Retreats are held at Mar-Lu-Ridge Inn, Jefferson, Maryland. LLUMC provides staff, refreshments and financial support for these Retreats. Loretta Anders leads this ministry.
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Heart’s Place Shelter is an overnight shelter for the homeless housed in St. John’s Church in Baltimore. During the winter months we provide hearty meals and warm clothing for the clients at the shelter. Contact Tom and Gigi Curtis for further information.
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Support For Local Ministries
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⌂ Habitat for Humanity
╬ Christian Woman’s Thrift Shop
⌂ Congregations Concerned for the Homeless. CCH is a non-profit organization serving citizens of Howard County. LLUMC has been participating in this organization for over 15 years.
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Grassroots is a long-term shelter for individuals and families here in Howard County. Members of our congregation provide monthly meals for guests at this neighborhood shelter. Contact Pam Kasemeyer for further information.
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This is our third year to provide shelter for Howard County Homeless here at LLUMC. We hosted the week of Jan. 23-29, 2006. Contact Janice Graham for further information.
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Christmas Present Project
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Through the Christmas Present Project LLUMC provides Christmas gifts for 150 to 200 men, women and children who otherwise would be without. Heart’s Place Shelter, Grassroots, Congregations Concerned for the Homeless, Bethel Assembly of God Church provides lists of useful and practical items for their clients. Individual members of our congregation select a tag from our Christmas tree and purchase a $35.00 gift. Contact Loretta Anders, Alice Morgan or Janice Graham for further information.
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Building Together (Christmas in April)
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LLUMC has participated in this program for 11 years. This program provides assistance to an elderly, handicapped, or other deserving homeowner. On the last Saturday of April, volunteer crews undertake various projects with the goal of making the homeowner’s residence safer, dryer and warmer. Contact Dean Johnson for further information.
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• United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
• CHURCH WORLD SERVICE
• HURRICANE VICTIMS
• EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
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• Disaster News Network
• Local Emergency Fund
• Food Pantry
• World Communion
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Bikes for the World (BFW) is a project of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. The central mission of BFW is to collect unwanted bicycles and deliver them at a low cost to community development programs assisting the poor in developing countries. These bicycles not only help low income people overseas get to work and school but also help them learn business management and bike mechanic skills. Contact Doug Sullivan for further information.
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The environmental ministry is a new ministry at LLUMC. It provides opportunities for service and is open to suggestions for specific projects. We are currently washing silverware for all eating events, recycling metal cans, plastic bottles and paper. Contact Mary McBride for further information.
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Environmental Ministry Gift Certificate Order Form
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Click on the button below to view the Environmental Ministry Gift Certificate Order Form that lists more than 150 shopping locations accepting Environmental Ministry Gift Certificates. All gift certificates pay a percentage of their value to LLUMC.
Submit the completed order form and a check made out to "LLUMC" to the EMC Gift Certificate Table in the church foyer.
Gift certificate availability, retailer, denomination and/or commission may vary from week to week.
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