Outreach

SOCIAL OUTREACH MINISTRIES
"BEYOND OUR WALLS"

"I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me. Just as you did it to one of the least of these, you did it to me."  

Matthew 25: 35-36; 40

The Social Outreach Ministry connects with groups and individuals in need outside of the immediate Gloria Dei congregation.  We want to be good neighbors in our community. We want to make a difference in the lives of those who need help. 

JOINING HANDS IN FOOD MINISTRY

Gloria Dei volunteers literally "joins hands" with volunteers from First Presbyterian Church our neighbor just across the street) to distribute thousands of pounds of free food at Gloria Dei on the second Friday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

More volunteers are always needed and always welcome.


SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

Gloria Dei has a relationship with Oak Park Middle School and Leesburg Elementary School. We work with school administrators who have identified the needs of their students. We have provided school supplies, bicycles, clothing, and appreciation gifts for the teachers. This is a growing ministry as we look to expand our contact and involvement with both schools. Plans are underway to expand this program to Leesburg High School.

 

 

SALVATION ARMY

We collect food on an ongoing basis for the Salvation Army. We also sponsor Christmas Angel Tree Christmas gifts for children and adults in need.

LUTHERAN OUTDOOR MINISTRIES CAMPERSHIPS

We provide scholarships for children to attend summer camp at Luther Springs. Luther Springs is a year-round ministry that offers a summer camping program that includes on-site programs for 1st-12th grade youth.

 

 

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT WE SUPPORT

  • Lutheran Children Services
  • Lake and Sumter County Advocacy
  • Deliver The Difference
  • Collecting blankets, hats, gloves,and scarves for area homeless
  • Funds for disaster support both nationally and internationally
  • The Coffee Project through Lutheran World Relief -purchase for resale
  • Funds for the Advocacy Center
  • Funds for Sozo Kids – Children in the Forest