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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

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.

SERVING OPPORTUNITIES


  • Help with Lunches for Habitat for Humanity Work Teams

    Help with Lunches for Habitat for Humanity Work Teams
    Multiple Dates throughout April 19 – June 7 
    943 Owen St. Northwood
    Would you and or your group like to prepare a lunch for the work teams at the Habitat for Humanity Home Build? This home is actually being built for a family that attends Mainstreet and we are excited to be able to help!

    The lunch dates they are asking for help with are as follows;
    • April 19
    • April 26
    • May 3
    • May 10
    • May 11 (22 lunches needed)
    • May 16
    • May 17
    • May 18
    • June 6
    • June 7

    - We need 15 lunches per day, except for May 11 where we need 22 lunches.

    - Lunches consist mainly of sandwiches, fruit, cookies/chips, or any hearty meal of your choice. Paper products and water donations are greatly appreciated.

    - Lunch providers will deliver lunches to the build site by 11:30am.

    - Build site location: 943 Owen St. Northwood, OH 43619 (This is on west side of Northwood, near Toledo)

    To sign up for a day, please click HERE. Dates will be managed on a first come, first served basis.

  • April GREEN BAG Donations

    Pick up an empty GREEN Bag for April’s donations: Boxed cereal for St. John's Food Pantry AND empty cereal boxes for a student project at East Broadway Elementary. The list is available at the Serve Counter and by clicking HERE. Return the filled GREEN Bags to the Serve Counter by Sunday, April 28. Thank you for your generosity!


  • 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

  • Third Thursday

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. 


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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.