Contact one of the following agencies and offer your service. They will be glad you called! Please let them know you are from Eastridge Community Church.
Central Hillside United Ministries - (218) 720-6521 Eastridge is one of the 27 member churches of CHUM. CHUM depends on church volunteers to operate its many programs, such as:
Emergency Food Shelf - supplies persons with food for one week.
Drop In Center - provides a place for people to meet, wash clothes, receive mail or make phone calls. Light meals are served.
Emergency Shelter - provides short term housing for persons in need of shelter.
CHUM Church - a monthly program for persons with special needs.
Telecare friends - offers both face-to-face visits and phone calls to elderly people to keep them connected with the community.
Loaves & Fishes
(218) 728-3771 Provides long term emergency shelter for men, woman, and families in a residential setting.
Damiano Center Soup Kitchen
(218) 722-8708 Free meals are provided each day to families and individuals. Volunteers help prepare and serve meals.
Habitat for Humanity
(218) 722-3875 Volunteers help build and renovate single family homes for low-income people. Trade skills are not essential; willing hands are.
Duluth Animal Shelter
(218) 722-2110 Volunteers are needed to walk and socialize the animals.
At Eastridge, we believe God wants us to have an impact on life. In fact, He tells us that we are created to have meaning. "God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus He has created us for a life of good deeds, which He has already prepared for us to do." Ephesians 2:10
If you think about it, our lives take on greater meaning when we give service to others. That is why, at Eastridge Community Church, we are committed to making an impact in our community through authentic Christian lifestyles. We truly believe that living out our faith each day makes a difference. Service is one of the ways we live out an authentic faith. God has created us for a life of good deeds.
Good deeds include writing a note to a friend, helping at the local animal shelter or food shelf, teaching children about God's love, stuffing envelopes for a non-profit group, or using your skills to make a difference for someone else.
There are as many ways to serve as there are people to serve. God has made you, and He wants you to use your uniqueness to touch other people's lives.
Eastridge wants to help and encourage you in service. We believe that if you are willing to serve, there is a place to serve. Whatever your skills, gifts, talents, interests, or abilities, Eastridge will help you find a place to serve. At Eastridge, we want you to be realistic about the time you can give in service. We won't over-commit you. Service should be an enjoyable experience.
GETTING STARTED:
Start small.
Appreciate the principle of proven faithfulness. Do your best.
Give yourself enough time to learn the job.
Be responsible when leaving a service area. If things don't work out, give the program a reasonable amount time to replace you.
Learn about yourself from the experience. You may be the right person in the wrong position.
VOLUNTEERING AT EASTRIDGE:
Call the church office at (218) 722-1545 for current volunteer opportunities. We're always looking for people to help out on Sunday mornings greeting people, handing out programs, and helping at the nametag table. We'll help you find an opportunity for service at Eastridge that is right for you!
