Missions & Service at Church of the Saviour

Current Projects

Coopersville Cares Food Pantry

Non-perishable items for donation to Coopersville Cares can be placed in the little red wagon on your way to the communion table the first Sunday of each month. Everything collected will be given to the Food Pantry. There is no obligation to donate.

Youth Group Fundraiser

The Youth Group would like to take back your cans or bottles! Remember to drop off your returnables for this ongoing fundraiser. Containers that have been emptied, and rinsed if possible, would be appreciated.

Massai Water Project

Drop your loose change into the minnow bucket in the narthex and it will be used to fund the drilling of wells to supply the Massai people with fresh, clean drinking water.

Community Garden

There is a garden on the south lawn of the church property. The community is welcome to help plant, maintain, and reap the harvest.

Differently Abled Transportation

Transportation to Sunday services is provided for those needing additional care.

Mission Trips

Local Missions

Home repairs, yard clean-up, roadside clean-up.

National Missions

Groups travel to help repair homes damaged by disaster.

International Missions

Massai Water Project to drill wells and provide clean water for the Massai people.

Nicaragua - Twice a year the Healing Hands medical mission team serves people throughout this Central American country. The team is sponsored by the United Methodist Church but is made up of Christians from a variety of denominations. Members needed are doctors, nurses, physician assistants, and many helpers with a willingness to serve and ability to be flexible. Possible jobs for non medical team members are; taking and printing family pictures, assisting the national dentist, doing activities with the children, controlling the crowds, fitting eye glasses, counting pills and being a “gofer”. It is not necessary to speak Spanish or the Miskito language. The trips are in March and November for 11 days. The cost to each member is about $1500.

The team usually serves in very remote villages. The accommodations may be a hotel or a tent. There may be electricity, a shower, and toilet with a seat – or a flashlight, a bucket of cold water to pour over your head and an outhouse. The people we serve are always very gracious and thankful for our service. Local pastors and counselors give our patients an opportunity to learn more about the love of God and the Christ we serve. Contact the church office if you are called by the Holy Spirit to join a team.

Current Mission Trip

This May we are going to Cran Hill for our service project. We are looking for volunteers to help in whatever areas are needed. As the date nears, we will have a better idea on what projects we will be doing. Please consider joining us on this service project that may include cleaning, painting, repair work, construction, and of course, cooking!

Prayer Shawls

Prayer shawls are hand crafted by members of CoS and gifted to those who are in need of special healing.

Layette

Layettes are provided for families in need.

Missions Throughout the Year

Blanket Drive

Held yearly from January through March or April

Special Friends Picnic

Held yearly in May

School Supplies Drive

Held each August

Crop Walk

Held yearly in September

Coat Drive

Held in November and December