Holy Communion Lutheran Church: MINISTRIES

Helping Others

When asked to count our blessings, we might rattle off things like family, friends, health, life, or success. But, what about those amongst us, in our own or neighboring communities, that struggle to list those things? We are blessed to be a blessing to others! Whether it’s by offering a helping hand, providing a listening ear, offering mercy, or showing compassion, we can share these gifts through services to others in our communities. We walk together, side by side, so nobody has to walk alone. We strive to provide a sense of spiritual wellness to everyone we encounter. And with a mission statement such as ours: Reaching Out to Share Christ's Love, every time we share the gospel outside of our church walls, we are literally doing just this.

Blessing Box

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Free, 24/7 mini-food pantry. Do you know someone who is struggling to provide food for their family or just needs a little help until the next check comes along?... Our church has a free, mini-food pantry that has 24/7 access and is self-service. We call it The Blessing Box. Take a little or take a lot! No judgment, no forms to fill out! Come when it is convenient for you! We are just an awesome little church loving and helping anyone in need. We try to keep it stocked with "complete meals" of canned fruits, veggies, soups, and meat We also try to also include baby care items and personal care items which tend to be in "higher demand."

Please note: We often get questions of how people can contribute to the Blessing Box (because they, too, help us help others). Thank you for your generosity! We'd love to go shopping for you to ensure compete meals and those higher demand items. You can go on our homepage and click on our PayPal Donate. Select the drop down menu, "Helping Others." Again, thank you!

School Supply Drive

Throughout the year we donate school supply kits to give to children in our community that are facing homelessness, financial strife, or are in need of extra support so they can have a good school year. ... We also provide essential materials to teachers as a way to support their occupational ministry that they do in their own classrooms.

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Healing and Health Ministry

Healing and health is a loving, hands-on ministry, you are encouraged to participate with us.... Our healing activities include: Healing ministers at each regular service, one-on-one discussions with congregation members, phone calls and cards of encouragement to members, when needed, prayer shawls that have been made by loving hands and distributed to those requiring a special measure of comfort, communion visitation team available for people who may have difficulty getting to church, books and articles that emphasize healing and wholeness are shared within and outside the ministry team, directed and focused prayer when members pray as a group for a person in need, a parish nurse offering blood pressure screenings one Sunday each month, health and wellness articles, and end-of-life planning and grief support.

Help the Animals

Four times a year we collect old sheets, towels, small blankets, rugs and wet/dry cat food (no dog food) for the Fallston Animal Rescue Movement. The shelter also gratefully accepts monetary donations.

The Sharing Table

Several times a year, Holy Communion Lutheran Church serves as host for the Sharing Table...The Sharing Table, a local soup kitchen for Harford County residents, is dedicated to reaching out to fellow citizens in need. They place no qualifications on those they serve and welcome all to their table. We share conversation and serve a hot meal to approximately 75-125 people. Volunteers from our church volunteer to cook the same recipe and/or serve the meal. Fully cooked meals can be delivered to the church prior to serving day or directly to the Sharing Table on the day we host. The Sharing Table is located at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on Willoughby Road in Edgewood.

Other Ways to Get Involved at Holy Communion

Adult Choir

Our choir rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm and sings regularly at our 8:30 am traditional service on Sunday mornings.... We sing anthems that range from familiar tunes to classical pieces and prove to be very inspirational to our congregation. We've even been known to try our hands (or voices!) at rhythmic accompaniment as well! We sing regularly at special services (Easter and Christmas) and with other Fallston community churches during our Thanksgiving service. Finally, our choir is a place of fellowship, friendship and many laughs. No auditions are necessary and we have singing parts for every voice!

Praise Band

We are a contemporary worship group very much influenced by popular Christian music where the use of modern instruments is commonplace. We perform regularly at our 10:15 am contemporary service on Sunday mornings.... We utilize a sound system and a projector allowing the congregation to read the lyrics and join the singing. We sing songs found on Christian music radio stations, but we also include many classic and some revamped hymns. We are always looking for new members!

Lovin' Life Seniors

Our goal is to reach out and share Christ's love through service projects in the community while offering friendship and support to each other at social events.... Our activities take place on the second Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted, and include lunch outings to places like: Fisherman's Catch in Forest Hill, Wargo's Restaurant in Jarrettsville and Silver Spring Mining in Bel Air to name a few! Please join us and invite your friends! See our schedule here.

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Holy Stitchers Quilting Group

Mondays (Twice per month)

Holy Stitchers and those who like to knit and crochet are invited to join this group that meets on Mondays twice a month....They gather to make quilts for a variety of recipients. Some of the group stays into the afternoon to practice knitting and crocheting. Experience not required! Since beginning this group in September of 2009, they have made more than 50 quilts for various organizations. Call Susan Hood (410-877-0574) with any questions.

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