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The Giving Center

Wednesdays

5:00pm-6:45pm


East Broadway Elementary School Cafeteria

1755 E. Broadway, Toledo, OH

The Giving Center (our free clothing store ministry that offers good, quality clothing free of charge) is designed to serve everybody. We believe anyone who is in need of help, a little or a lot, regardless of the reason, can come and share in this opportunity. For more information, contact Pastor Tom at tcaldwell@mainstreetlife.org or 419.838.7600 x131.


DONATE TO THE GIVING CENTER

All donations of clothing and shoes can go in the collection bins located in the parking lot. Just a friendly reminder to place all your donations in bags prior to dropping in the bins. This keeps the clothing dry and makes it easier for unloading.

Stephen Ministry

What is a Stephen Minister?


Stephen Ministers are Mainstreet members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need. Since 1975, more than 600,000 people from more than 13,000 congregations and other organizations have been trained as Stephen Ministers.

  • Stephen Ministers have been through a 50 hour training class to support people. 
  • Provides high-quality, one to one Christ Centered care to people in the Church and the community that are experiencing life difficulties.
  • Needs for care that a Stephen Minister can meet? – Grief, Medical crises, Divorce/Separation, Spiritual Crises, Retirement/Unemployment/Job Crises, Birth/Adoption/Miscarriage, Relocation, Recovery from Accident/Disaster.

If interested in learning more about the Stephen Ministry, you can contact Tom Caldwell @ tcaldwell@mainstreetlife.org

SERVING OPPORTUNITIES


  • Student Ministry Envelope Fundraiser

    Student Ministry Envelope Fundraiser
    March 3 - 31
    We're on mission for Jesus in our 2024 Envelope program!!! Mainstreet Students will be impacting the community of Black Mountain, NC this summer as they serve at MFuge Mission Camp in 2024. Begin praying for the students and leaders who will be serving in our communities. Stop by our Student Ministry Mission Camp display in the lobby or donate online HERE. All donations will go towards the support of mission projects and programs this summer and throughout the upcoming year. 

  • Panera Student Ministry Fundraiser

    Sunday, April 7
    11:00am - 4:00pm
    Panera Bread, Perrysburg


    Flyers will be handed out on Sunday, April 7th in the lobby. You must present the flyer in person or use the code online during this window for the students to receive credit.


    Come support Mainstreet Student Missions while enjoying lunch at Panera! Present the flyer when you order in person or use the code online during the time and the student ministry will receive 25% towards missions!

  • March GREEN BAG Donations

    Pick up an empty GREEN Bag for March’s donations of items for local ministries & shelters. The list is available at the Serve Counter and by clicking HERE. Return the filled GREEN Bags to the Serve Counter by Sunday, March 31. Thank you for your generosity!

  • April GREEN BAG Donations

    East Broadway Elementary is requesting Empty cardboard Cereal Boxes again for the month of April for a student project. If you could save your cereal boxes and bring them to the serve counter (April Only) they would greatly appreciate them. Please break cereal boxes down to help with storage and delivery to school.

  • American Red Cross Blood Drive

    May 1 | 12-6pm

    Mainstreet Lobby


    Mainstreet will be hosting a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross.  

    Pre-registration is preferred but walk-ins will be accepted. The cutoff date since last donation is March 5, 2024. Sign up at the Serve Counter in the lobby or with the link below. 


    SIGN UP HERE

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This is what serving looks like!

2023 Recap from Jamaica Outreach Trip

Dear Mainstreet,                                                                                    

 

This year, 14 people (4 from Mainstreet) took part in a one-week mission trip to the United Brethren Church camp in Jamaica. This was the first time we were able to return back to Jamaica, since Covid started in 2020. We would like to thank you for your prayers and your support through budget transfers of $1200 for 2021, 2022 & 2023.  Follow this link to read more about what we were able to accomplish this year. 


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SERVING OPPORTUNITIES

There are lots of ways to get involved in ministry at Mainstreet. Here is a list of categories with some brief explanations to help you explore options that might fit your interests, talents or experience. These categories apply to many different ministries from kids to adults, Sunday mornings to special events.  For more info on any of the following you can click HERE.  

 

Administration (As needed)

Organize, coordinate, help with details, enter data

 

Children/ Students (Sundays)

Hold babies, play with toddlers, interact with grade schoolers, hangout with or mentor teens

 

Facility Needs (Anytime)

Snow Removal (Sundays), Monday AM cleaning crew, grounds-keeping

 

Funeral Dinner Team  (As needed)

Preparing and serving meals for families after the funeral services.  Also need people to prepare desserts.

 

Green Bag Collection  (Monthly)

Chance for the Church to leave the walls and serve corporately in multiple ways.

 

Grouplife (Anytime)

Grouplife leaders, facilitators, mentors

 

Hospitality (Sundays and Special Events)

Hosts, ushers, coffee bar attendants, Information Center attendants, parking lot attendants

 

Music/ Drama (Sundays)

Singers, instrumentalists, actors, writers, researchers, directors

 

Serving Saturday  (Special Event)

Chance for the Church to leave the walls and serve corporately in multiple ways.  Watch for promotion when we have a Serving Saturday scheduled to signup and serve!


Tech/ Video (Sundays)

Operate camera, audio, lighting board; video shooters, editors, directors

 

Visitation Team (Anytime)

Love, care, pray and visit our elderly in nursing homes and shut in their homes.