| Action In Mission
|
Action in Mission (AIM) is the committee that leads the Lakeview congregation in
reaching out to those in need in the local, regional, national, and international community.
We do this by designating monthly missions for which we raise awareness and collect funds.
Five of these missions are designated United Church of Christ missions; we are a "5 of 5"
church—participating in all five U.C.C. missions. We also do hands on mission work in our
community as well as fundraising. AIM coordinates a yearly mission trip for youth and adults.
AIM meets on the 3rd Sunday of the month following the service. All are welcome!
AIM Monthly Missions
- Washington United Church of Christ: Assisting this local UCC with funding so that they can provide services in their low income neighborhood
- United Church Homes: Retirement homes and services based on Christian values
- Matthew 25: Ministries: International non-profit relief organization sending pallets of supplies to those in need
- One Great Hour of Sharing: Joining Christian of all denominations in providing relief, resettlement, and long term development throughout the world*
- Strengthen the Church: Equipping new UCC congregations and new generations to participate in God's mission; developing leadership in the church*
- Habitat for Humanity: A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization building homes in partnership with those in need
- Crossroad Children’s Home: A nonprofit Fort Wayne based treatment center serving emotional troubled youth and their families
- Hope Homes: Nonprofit organization providing housing and social services to developmentally disabled persons
- Neighbors in Need: National ministries addressing hunger, racial and social justice, economic development, environmental causes, peacemaking*
- Tools of Hope: Providing blankets, tools and redevelopment assistance in response to disasters
- Pastor's Discretionary Fund: Meeting emergency needs in the immediate community
- Christmas Fund: Financial aid for retired clergy and lay employees in need (and their families)*
- Our Church's Wider Mission: Not a monthly mission, but Lakeview contributes to this UCC mission which serves the world beyond our own walls*
* UCC Mission
AIM "Hands On" Missions
- Santa's Helper: Church members "adopt" children and adults in need, providing Christmas gifts; Lakeview also provides food and grocery gift cards where needed
- Interfaith Hospitality Network: Assist other churches in hosting homeless families and providing meals about 10-12 times a year
- Warren County Food Pantry and Washington Church: Collecting food for those in need
- Crossroad Children's Home: Collecting Campbells labels as a fundraiser
Mission Trip
- A yearly trip for youth and adults to assist in building projects in economically depressed communities
|
|