Community Service
Food Pantry/Grocery Delivery
Each month the Deacons organize delivery of more than 60 bags of groceries to the homes of families who need them. Food and other items are donated by members of the congregation and local businesses. Help is always needed to stack the shelves and deliver the groceries. Contact Dawn Stanage.
Backpacks and school supplies
Deacons buy and stock backpacks stuffed with various school supplies and distributed to local elementary and middle schools. They are then disseminated to those youth who otherwise would not be able to provide their own school supplies
Hat and mitten tree
Every Christmas a tree in the parlor is decorated with paper mittens. Congregants can take paper mitten and replace it on the tree with either a pair of gloves or mittens, or a winter hat. These are donated to the Berrien County Juvenile Center.
Snack Packs
Snack packs consisting of popcorn, granola bars, candy, fruit, and a drink are sent to the Berrien County Juvenile Center. Our youth help decorate the bags.
Thanksgiving baskets
From food and monetary donations from our congregation, the Deacons put together Thanksgiving food baskets for families who otherwise would not have a special Thanksgiving dinner. Turkeys are donated by local businesses.
Christmas presents
The congregation fulfills Christmas wishes for a set of families, most of whom have children with special needs. Clothes, winter coats, and toys have brought joy to many children.
Military goodie packages
From donations from the congregation, goodie boxes consisting of non-perishable snacks and personal items are mailed to military personnel serving overseas. Other packages are assembled for local Veterans in Niles.
New mother gifts
Personal items and small gifts are donated and given to local hospitals for new mothers who need a little extra assistance.
Blood drive
Each year, the Deacons organize and host a Red Cross Blood Drive. The blood collected serves local hospitals and clinics.
Life Lines
The Deacons provide Lifeline medical alert subscriptions to disabled people who need a way to make emergency contacts.