Service Opportunities in our Community

We encourage our people at London Christian Fellowship to be involved in the community where we live.

 

Following is some information to help you discover where you can use your gifts and abilities to serve God in our community.

Do you want to serve people in the London community but don’t know where to start?

 

Volunteer Central can help! They will identify your giftings and abilities and match them with an outreach organization that has been waiting for someone like you to join their team. Madison County has so many volunteer opportunities, there is sure to be one that would be a good “fit” for you. Volunteer Central will match you with an organization that will train your properly and then they will check back to make sure that you are happy and feeling like your time is being used wisely. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Twyla McNamara at 614-309-9265.

 

 

 

Ministry for Community is a faith-based nonprofit organization that forms mutual partnerships between the spiritual and secular communities that inspire compassion and sharing of resources and talent for the greater good o the people of Madison County, Ohio.

 

 

Ministry for Community Affiliates

(Under the umbrella of MFC with direct funding from them)

 

Madison County Health Partners is Madison County’s Free Clinic open on most Monday’s from 6-8 p.m. For more information call Executive Director Melissa Canney at 740-845-7286.

 

The Welcome Table continues to serve between 30 and 50 individuals a delicious, dine-in meal every Thursday evening from 5—7 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church, 11 W. Center Street in London. If you would like to help out the next time that LCF is responsible for the meal contact Robin Troyer.

 

“The Path” is a mentoring program for girls, ages 12-17, in Madison County. If you are interested in being a mentor please leave a message at 740-852-5822, ext. 2.

 

Peaceful Partners is a monitored exchange program for parents and children that provides a safe, neutral setting for the reception and return before and after unsupervised visitation. Peaceful Partners will be located at one of the local churches in London. To volunteer or get more info, contact Kathy Limes, Volunteer Administrator, at 740-852-5822, ext. 4.

 

The Benefit Bank (TBB) is coming to London. TBB is a free service to help families who are having trouble making ends meet increase their income. If you are interested in being at TBB trained counselor or learning more about TBB, call Twyla McNamara at 614-309-9265.

 

 

 

Ministry for Community Affiliates

Other Community organizations who have agreed to cooperate with MFC by maintaining and promoting mutual trust, respect and honesty in all dealing with each other. They partner in order to strengthen the community.

 

Madison County Food Pantry is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at 137 Maple Street in London. Families are given 3 meals for 4-5 days per person of emergency food with a picture ID. For more information call the Volunteer Coordinator Jim Witwer 740-852-5822.

 

A Friend’s House is Madison County’s Domestic Violence Shelter which also provides a bi-weekly support group and 24-hour emergency assistance for crisis calls. Staff can be reached at 740-852-7761.

 

Elizabeth’s Hope Pregnancy Resources provides free pregnancy tests, peer counseling, post abortion support, adoption information, maternity and baby clothes, diapers an formula on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 42 West First Street in London. Contact Director Linda Leyman at  740-852-9150.

 

Madison County Interfaith Legal Clinic is conducted at the Fountain of Truth Ministries, 62 E. 2nd street in London on the second Monday of each month. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for registration, with interviews occurring between 6 and 8 p.m. Household gross income cannot exceed 125% of the Federal poverty level. If you are interested in volunteering please call William Ballum at 614-737-0110.

 

Good Samaritan Food Pantry is located at 36 South Center Street in the basement of the West Jefferson United Methodist Church. Clients are asked to bring a proof of residency (such as a utility bill) and a picture I.D. The pantry distributes 3 meals a day for 5 days per person on Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. and the last Saturday or each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Any questions can be answered by leaving a message for the Director, Susan Maggard, at 614-879-8130.

 

Monthly Grief Support Group

Loving Care Hospice in London will host a Monthly Grief Support Group. A time to listen, share and learn will take place on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month from 3 to 4 PM.  The group meets at the Community Room at Seton 350 Cambridge Drive in London (located behind CVS Pharmacy). Future dates and topics are as follows:

♦ April 15th (Myths About Grief?),

♦ May 20th  (Common Reactions to Grief),

♦ June 17th   (Depression),

♦ July 15th  (Steps to Help You Heal),

♦ August 19th  (Journaling and Scrapbooking),

♦ September (TBA) ( Memorial Service),

♦ October 21st (Taking Care of Yourself),

♦ November 18th (Holidays and Special Occasions), and

♦ December 16th (Christmas Party).

Light refreshments will be served. Please call Kate (740) 852-7755 if you are interested in attending or for more information.

 

Ministry For Community’s “Community Unity Prayer Group”

 

You are invited to join this ecumenical group to pray for our community, it’s leaders, and members on the second Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8 PM.  Any questions can be directed to:

Twyla McNamara @

614-309-9265.