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Want to get involved with serving at Mainstreet?
Take the first step by completing our Sign Up To Serve form.
Stephen Ministry
What is a Stephen Minister?
Stephen Ministers are Mainstreet members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need. Since 1975, more than 600,000 people from more than 13,000 congregations and other organizations have been trained as Stephen Ministers.
- Stephen Ministers have been through a 50 hour training class to support people.
- Provides high-quality, one to one Christ Centered care to people in the Church and the community that are experiencing life difficulties.
- Needs for care that a Stephen Minister can meet? – Grief, Medical crises, Divorce/Separation, Spiritual Crises, Retirement/Unemployment/Job Crises, Birth/Adoption/Miscarriage, Relocation, Recovery from Accident/Disaster.
If interested in learning more about the Stephen Ministry, you can contact us @ info@mainstreetlife.org
The Giving Center
Wednesdays
Through May | 5:00pm - 6:45pm
June - August | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Broadway Elementary School Cafeteria
1755 E. Broadway, Toledo, OH
The Giving Center (our free clothing store ministry that offers good, quality clothing free of charge) is designed to serve everybody. We believe anyone who is in need of help, a little or a lot, regardless of the reason, can come and share in this opportunity. For more information, contact Cathy Burson at cburson@mainstreetlife.org or 419.838.7600 x120.
DONATE TO THE GIVING CENTER
All donations of clothing and shoes can go in the collection bins located in the parking lot. Just a friendly reminder to place all your donations in bags prior to dropping in the bins. This keeps the clothing dry and makes it easier for unloading.
VOLUNTEER
Wednesdays Through May | 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Wednesdays June - August | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Broadway Elementary School
Calling compassionate hearts and helping hands!
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others while having a blast? Our free clothing Giving Center is looking for volunteers just like you to join our incredible team!
At the Giving Center, volunteers do more than just assist customers in finding the perfect outfit - they create lasting connections. Imagine the joy of helping someone find the clothes that make them feel confident and valued, while also building meaningful relationships along the way. It's not just volunteering; it's making sure every individual feels valued and cared for. Together, we'll transform lives, one outfit and one smile at a time.
SIGN UP HERE
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
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Christmas Caroler Choir
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Do you love to sing Christmas songs? If you are 16 years old or older, December 15th is your chance to join our Christmas choir and sing in both of our services and the lobby! We'll spread the joy of Christmas with carols in the lobby and worship our Lord in services. Rehearsal is Wednesday, December 11th at 7:00pm. Spaces are limited so sign up today!
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January GREEN BAG Donations
Pick up an empty GREEN Bag for January donations: Personal Hygiene items. The list is available at the Serve Counter and by clicking HERE. Return the filled GREEN Bags to the Serve Counter by Sunday, January 26th. Thank you for your generosity!
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Angel Tree
December 1 – December 15, 2024
We're proud to continue a Mainstreet tradition, the Angel Tree, this year! Pick up an "angel" from the tree in the lobby beginning December 1st to help less fortunate children have a special gift for Christmas. Wrapped gifts should be returned to the church no later than December 15th. -
Path to Christmas Volunteer Opportunities
We are in need of volunteers to join the team as we begin to prepare and host our annual "Path to Christmas" - outdoor Live Nativity event! It takes many hands to make this happen and we would love for you to be part of this incredible event. We will need volunteers to help with all sorts of things such as: designing costumes, greeter/information, parking lot attendants, set design/props, set up/tear down, and silent actors. We could also use some more live animals for our sets – sheep, goats, chickens, donkeys, and cows! Please click HERE to let us know what you want to help with!
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Giving Center: Help Wanted
Wednesdays Through May | 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Wednesdays June - August | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Broadway Elementary School
Calling compassionate hearts and helping hands!
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others while having a blast? Our free clothing Giving Center is looking for volunteers just like you to join our incredible team!
At the Giving Center, volunteers do more than just assist customers in finding the perfect outfit - they create lasting connections. Imagine the joy of helping someone find the clothes that make them feel confident and valued, while also building meaningful relationships along the way. It's not just volunteering; it's making sure every individual feels valued and cared for. Together, we'll transform lives, one outfit and one smile at a time.
SIGN UP HERE
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
There are lots of ways to get involved in ministry at Mainstreet. Here is a list of categories with some brief explanations to help you explore options that might fit your interests, talents or experience. These categories apply to many different ministries from kids to adults, Sunday mornings to special events. For more info on any of the following you can click HERE.
Administration (As needed)
Organize, coordinate, help with details, enter data
Children/ Students (Sundays)
Hold babies, play with toddlers, interact with grade schoolers, hangout with or mentor teens
Facility Needs (Anytime)
Snow Removal (Sundays), Monday AM cleaning crew, grounds-keeping
Funeral Dinner Team (As needed)
Preparing and serving meals for families after the funeral services. Also need people to prepare desserts.
Green Bag Collection (Monthly)
Chance for the Church to leave the walls and serve corporately in multiple ways.
Grouplife (Anytime)
Grouplife leaders, facilitators, mentors
Hospitality (Sundays and Special Events)
Hosts, ushers, coffee bar attendants, Information Center attendants, parking lot attendants
Music/ Drama (Sundays)
Singers, instrumentalists, actors, writers, researchers, directors
Serving Saturday (Special Event)
Chance for the Church to leave the walls and serve corporately in multiple ways. Watch for promotion when we have a Serving Saturday scheduled to signup and serve!
Tech/ Video (Sundays)
Operate camera, audio, lighting board; video shooters, editors, directors
Visitation Team (Anytime)
Love, care, pray and visit our elderly in nursing homes and shut in their homes.