Missions
Centenary CARES
Join us the third Wednesday of every month as we take the lead in serving meals for St. Louis’ homeless population at Centenary CARES, a ministry of Centenary UMC at 16^th and Olive in downtown St. Louis.  Carpools depart the church at 3:30 PM, or you can join us there at 4:30 p.m.  Volunteers are usually back home by 7:30 p.m.  Advance sign-up is required each month – contact Ginny Ahrens at 636-207-0902 or Greg Finfrock at 636-821-2800 if you would like to help.

Mozambique
Living Word supports two Pastors in Mozambique, and supports our sister church in Magumbane. To read the letter from Mozambique in December 2007 click here. Our liaison for Mozambique ministries is Kathryn Lake, 636-227-0367.

Heifer Arks
For those families who might NOT be familiar with Heifer, International - this wonderful organization has its roots in the United Methodist Church and works to provide livestock and training to impoverished families throughout the world. These livestock gifts help to raise the family’s standard of living, both financially and nutritionally, as well as benefitting the community through education and training in environmentally-sound agricultural practices. When the livestock reproduces, the first offspring is given to another family in the community through a ceremony known as “Passing on the Gift”.

For several years, Living Word has been working toward the gift of an Ark - a $5,000 gift including two of every animal that Heifer sends. For further information on Heifer, you may visit their website at www.heifer.org. contact our Heifer liaison, Mary Corsair, at 636-256-7229. For parents of elementary-age children, there is a fun link off this website designed especially for kids. Check it out!

Volunteers in Ministry
Living Word has recently sent VIM teams to Mexico and to the Gulf Coast for Katrina relief.

Accion Social Comunitaria
Accion Social Comunitaria is a St. Louis not for profit organization offering parenting & educational resources to the refugee and immigrant Hispanic/ Latino community. It has a partner ministry called La Clinica which offers free medical and dental care to refugees and immigrants in St. Louis from countries such as Mexico, Somalia, Bosnia, Nicaragua and more. Contact Beverly McIntosh for more information at 636-394-1169.

Circle of Concern
Spend some time at a Food Pantry where you volunteer your time sorting and passing our food to those in need. For more information contact  Lori Kitrel 636-527-0815.

Epworth Children and Family Services
This is a temporary home for youth ages 11 - 17. Many of the youth have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. Epworth focuses on healing and renewed hope for the children. You can volunteer at Epworth tutoring kids, becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister or just spending time with the kids. Our church has a group that goes to volunteer several times a year. Contact Greg Finfrock at 636-821-2800 for more information.

Festival of Sharing
This event is held in October in Sedalia, MO. It is an outpouring of money, various kits and many other items donated by more than seventeen denominations throughout Missouri. Our church has an organized group that attends the festival each year, or you can go on your own. For more information contact Nadine Mordt, 636-230-6475.

Kingdom House
Kingdom House is a social service agency in south St. Louis City that offeres family support, crisis counseling, low-cost childcare, food pantry, after school mentoring and support programs and the annual Christmas Shop (to just name a few) for eligilbe clients in the surrounding neighborhoods. Volunteers from Living Word help at the Christmas Shop, but the need for volunteers is year round. for more information contact Terra Buffum, 636-273-5625.

Metro Ministries
Metro Ministries has a food pantry and also offers financial assistance to those in need. They also run a shelter for homeless women. Volunteer opportunities include helping with the food pantry. For more information contact Betty Nishimura, 636-405-0312.

Henderson Settlement
Groups from Living Word volunteer every year to help repair homes as well as build new buildings in this communitiy that is located in southeast Kentucky. For more information contact Nadine Mordt at 636-230-6475.


Youth Mission Opportunities
Click here to see current opportunities on the Youth website.