Outreach Ministry News

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. 
Micah 6:8


Volunteer Opportunities for YOU!

An Advent Challenge from Your Outreach Team

Project 10❤️20 is Johnson County’s only shelter for adults who are experiencing homelessness. Adults are provided transportation to and from the shelter, a hot evening meal, and a grab-and-go breakfast in the morning. It is a safe place to sleep and to receive care, compassion, and support.
 
We believe in loving our neighbors. That means helping human beings to live with dignity. No matter their situation, people deserve to have the most basic needs of shelter and food met.

THE CHALLENGE 
Atonement’s Outreach Team is offering an Advent Challenge to our congregation; we will provide up to $4,000 in matching funds for donations made for Project 10❤️20.
Make your donation by December 22 by placing your donation in the  offering plate, marked “Project 1020”. You may also visit the ATONEMENT GIVING PAGE for other ways to give.
 
VOLUNTEERS 
Project 10❤️20 works only through the hands, feet, minds, and hearts of their faithful volunteers! There are countless ways to help their Guests, whether face-to-face or behind the scenes.

Staff the Shelter: It takes a lot of people to help run the shelter from 6:00 PM-8:00 AM for four months! They need 10 volunteers each night to register guests, serve them meals and coffee, hand out personal items or clothing, and just be their friends. Learn more at www.project1020.org/get-involved.  
 
Provide A Meal: Whether it’s your family-favorite chicken tetrazzini or your secret chili recipe, a hot meal is a big part of sheltering their Guests. Each night they need a fully prepared dinner in disposable containers by 5:30 PM on your selected night to serve around 60 Guests and Volunteers! Learn more at www.project1020.org/provide-a-meal.

"Feed the Need" for MLM - THANK YOU!

In November we collected food items for MLM's pantry as they prepare to serve hundreds of families over the holidays. The number of donations we received were extraordinary! Thank you so much for your generosity. You generosity is so very appreciated by MLM and the families they serve!

"MLM Christmas Store donations" for MLM

A big THANK YOU to those who donated over 260 gifts in October to help support Metro Lutheran Ministry’s Christmas Store.

Mark Your Calendars!
MLM's Christmas Store is December 11-14
at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 Westport Dr, in KCMO.

Volunteers are needed:
  • - to help set up December 7-10
  • - to assist with clients December 11-14
  • - to help break down the afternoon of December 14

Click here to see all the opportunities and sign up!

We have set up a blue bin in the lobby. You may place additional gifts in the bin or visit www.mlmkc.org/donate/donate-to-the-christmas-store if you wish to contribute financially.

Thank you for your continued support of this vital ministry!