“Growing in Service through Outreach”
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine,
you did for me” ~ Matthew 25:40 (NIV)
Current Outreach Activities
May Service & Outreach
Blossoms of Blessing: May Flower Outreach for Seniors
Spreading God’s love and joy one flower at a time!
As spring blossoms all around us, it’s the perfect season to share the beauty of God’s love with senior members of our community. This May, we are launching a special outreach initiative to connect with and encourage residents at Kane Senior Living.
Through this outreach, we will be delivering flower-themed care packages to brighten the day of our neighbors. Each package will include: – – – –
- A cheerful flower arrangement or potted plant
- A handwritten card with a personal note and scripture
- A small treat or comfort item (no nuts please)
- Optional: devotionals, prayer cards
This is a beautiful opportunity for the MLCC church family to connect across generations, grow in service, and live out Christ’s love in a tangible way. We invite everyone to take part — whether by writing cards, assembling gifts, baking, delivering packages, or simply praying for our recipients.
How You Can Help:
✅ Donate small plants or flowers
✅ Write cards or encouraging notes
✅ Join us for our “Bloom & Bless” Assembly Night (date TBA)
✅ Volunteer to help with deliveries in May
✅ Invite us to bless a senior you know!
Let’s be the hands and feet of Christ this May — bringing hope and joy to those who need a gentle reminder that they are seen, loved, and not forgotten.
For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, please contact:
Jane McCarty at Jane.e.mccarty@gmail.com
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8
Quarterly Mission and Outreach Impact
As we reflect on this past quarter, we are filled with gratitude for the many ways you’ve lived out our mission to Connect, Grow, and Serve. Through your faithful giving, donations, and compassionate hearts, we’ve been able to extend Christ’s love far beyond our church walls.
Here’s a look at how your generosity has made a real difference:
$320 to South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) Supporting families in our local community with food, clothing, and resources that offer stability and hope.
$330 to Washington City Mission
Your generosity not only helped provide financial support for meals, shelter, and recovery programs — you also filled boxes with winter coats and shoes to help protect and warm our neighbors experiencing homelessness. These practical gifts of love truly met people where they are, reminding them they are not forgotten.
$320 to The Education Partnership – The March Madness Charity of Choice
Helping ensure that children in underserved schools have the supplies they need to learn, grow, and succeed.
$380 for California Wildfire Relief Offering compassion and aid to families recovering from devastating wildfires — bringing light and relief in dark times.
Every gift — whether financial, physical, or prayerful — reflects the heart of our church and the heart of Christ. Your commitment to showing up and sharing God’s love is transforming lives, near and far.
Let’s carry this spirit of service into the next season with joy and faith, trusting that God will continue to use us in powerful ways
Ongoing Outreach Activities
To help increase our impact in the community, MLCC will begin narrowing our outreach focus to four primary organizations. Our church will collect supplies and monetary donations and build relationships through service opportunities. Encourage your family, friends and neighbors to help support these worthy causes.
We will support the following organizations: South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM), Kane Community Living Center, Camp Laurelview and The Education Partnership (TEP).
We are proud to support the efforts of a variety of community organizations as we seek to fulfill the biblical call to help those in need.
South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) is an interfaith human services agency providing direct service to families experiencing the impact of suburban poverty and to newly resettled refugees. Their mission is to extend God’s love with dignity and respect to the people of the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Click here for their website.
Camp Laurelview
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) – Click here for our website. This is a DOC camp near Somerset, PA. It is a place where individuals develop a relationship with God, one another, and a deeper understanding of the Christian faith.
The Education Partnership – Their mission is to provide school supplies to students and teachers in under-resourced schools across Southwestern Pa. – click here for their website.
Kane Community Living Center – No matter what type of care your loved one may need, we’re dedicated to providing your family with peace of mind by offering our complete personal and professional attention on every level. Click here for more details.
The Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh creates and implements innovative programming aimed at preventing domestic violence and providing services to domestic violence victims. Their mission is to end intimate partner violence in the lives of women and their children. Click here for their website.
Church World Service works with partners to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice around the world. Their initiatives include the annual CROP Hunger Walk and the Blankets+ fundraising event. Click here for their website.