Loaves and Fishes wants to show the love of Jesus by providing food for the hungry, refuge for the weary and comfort for the broken hearted. The priorities are building self esteem and confidence, providing a listening ear and prayer for the desperate. Loaves & Fishes ultimate goal is to share Jesus, the greatest gift of all. For more information visit www.reddeerloavesandfishes.com. As a church we have commited to volunteering to serve supper every wednesday night and if you would like more information for volunteering please contact the church office @403-885-4427.

 

 

Meals on Wheels is a not-for-profit community service dedicated  to promoting  the  health, well being and independence  of  eligible persons  by providing  meal support programs with the help of church volunteers. Lacombe Meals on Wheels has been in operation in the town of Lacombe since 1976. Operations  started three times  a week and four customers were served. This service is available Monday through Friday for a fee which covers the cost of the meal. For more information please contact Lacombe FCSS office @ 403-782-6637

 

 

Friendship Group

Friendship group is the place to be on Monday evenings from October to April at Bethel CRC in Lacombe.  The goal of Friendship is to present the love of Jesus to the mentally challenged of all ages. The group meets every Monday between 7:30 and 9:00 pm in the Fellowship room. Activities include singing, prayer time, Bible stories, snacks, and loads of fun. If you would like to join or are looking for more information, please call our leader Sherry Tenbrinke (403-782-7950)

 

Lacombe & District Volunteer Link

Lacombe & District Volunteer Link is a non-profit church operated service, a project supported by several different Lacombe & District community churches, providing service to the needy within our community. Our office hours are 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and have broadened our communications via the “Volunteer Advisor”, a newsletter which is sent to all the churches in the area. We have also meetings with the Lacombe ministerial to look at the needs in the community and will take a serious look at the Transitional Housing as a community project for 2008.

Volunteers continue to be our most valuable resource and a huge thanks goes out to all in our congregation who have helped, but we still need more volunteers as we have calculated over 530 hrs of time spent helping those in need. Transportation remained the greatest need with 108 out of 236 calls for assistance being drive persons to Red Deer, Wetaskawin, and Edmonton. In addition volunteers have answered calls for snow removal, Lifeline, Food bank, packing & moving, grocery shopping, and visitation. We do need more volunteers that have skills in the trades and handyman jobs. We believe that God calls us through his son Jesus Christ to be servants to others, especially those around us in need. Talk to Grace Stolte or Lori Kamps if you wish to join the team of volunteers from our congregation.

 

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