Circle Circle Circle
Want to get involved with serving at Mainstreet?
Take the first step by completing our Sign Up To Serve form.
Circle Circle Circle
Want to get involved with serving at Mainstreet?
Take the first step by completing our Sign Up To Serve form.
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.
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.
Third Thursday
Come and join us at the corner of Madison & 18th streets, across from ProMedica's Market on the Green, Toledo, to help distribute hygiene needs along with water and food to the needy. If you would like to donate items or help serve, contact Tom Caldwell at 419.838.7600 x131 or tcaldwell@mainstreetlife.org.
SERVING FEATURE
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.
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.