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The Giving Center

Wednesdays

5:00pm-6:45pm


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 Pastor Tom at tcaldwell@mainstreetlife.org or 419.838.7600 x131.


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.

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 Tom Caldwell @ tcaldwell@mainstreetlife.org

SERVING OPPORTUNITIES


  • Path to Christmas Volunteer Opportunities

    Mainstreet Lobby 
    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! 

  • September & October Green Bags

    September & October GREEN Bag Donation Items


    Pick up an empty GREEN Bag for September & October donations of hats, coats, scarves and gloves for local shelters and elementary schools. The list is available at the Serve Counter and by clicking HERE. Return the filled GREEN Bags to the Serve Counter by Sunday, October 29. Thank you for your generosity!

  • Third Thursday

  • American Red Cross Blood Drive

    September 27 | 12-6pm

    Mainstreet Lobby


    Mainstreet will be hosting a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross. Please register by going HERE. You can also sign up at the Information Desk in the lobby. The cutoff date since last donation is August 1, 2023. 

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Jamaica 2024

January 6-13, 2024
Our primary mission is to further the growth of the Jamaican Christians and members of their community by providing labor and building support to the United Brethren Jamaican Church Community. Secondary outreach opportunities include: hosting a limited Bible School in the afternoon at the church camp, support the local community with community outreach/evangelism and provide basic health care and hygiene instructions within the local schools. 


Cost: is $1475 which covers all expenses while on the outreach trip including airport parking, airfare, all lodging (including lodging in Detroit before Saturday morning flight) transportation while in Jamaica and all meals while at the UB church camp). Individuals will be responsible for only 3-4 meals, and baggage fees (typically $30 each way).


The initial deposit of $425 is due by September 15.


Stop by the Serve Counter and pickup the information/registration packet!


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2023 Recap from Jamaica Outreach Trip

Dear Mainstreet,                                                                                    

 

This year, 14 people (4 from Mainstreet) took part in a one-week mission trip to the United Brethren Church camp in Jamaica. This was the first time we were able to return back to Jamaica, since Covid started in 2020. We would like to thank you for your prayers and your support through budget transfers of $1200 for 2021, 2022 & 2023.  Follow this link to read more about what we were able to accomplish this year. 


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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.