Church outreach
At Faith Lutheran Church, outreach is an expression of Christ’s love in action. We serve our neighbors both locally and globally, meeting physical, emotional and spiritual needs through hands-on ministry. Whether it’s caring for neighbors through our food pantry, our Kindnest ministry to young parents, or the Franklin Avenue Mission, we joyfully serve as Jesus’ hands and feet in the world.
KOOL ( Knitting out of Love ) Group
We are a ministry that provides knit and crochet items to people in our community. Our mission is to wrap the warmth of God’s love through our knitted and crochet afghans/blankets, baby items, hats, scarves, cat/kitten comfort mats and more. The KOOL group meets on Tuesday evenings from September to April at 6:15 p.m. If you would like more information or would like to join please contact Alexis Ruby or the church office.
Grief Share
Grief Share is a support group to help move through the grief process. This group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week program, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability-and gain solid support each step of the way. Please contact the church office for information on when the group meets.
Our goal is simple: to reflect God’s grace and invite others into His family through acts of compassion and service.
American Heritage Girls (AHG)
American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered, character and leadership development program for girls 5-18 years of age. AHG is dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country. To find out more about American Heritage Girls visit their website using the link below. Call the church office for information about the troop here at Faith.
Food Pantry
Faith maintains a food pantry of non-perishable goods in an effort to help anyone who is in need. Canned and boxed food item donations are always welcome as we seek to meet the basic needs of our friends and neighbors in our community who are struggling. For assistance or more information, please contact the church office at (810) 694-9351 or email us below.
Parish Nursing
Parish Nursing is concerned with promoting, facilitating and supporting the whole person. Mind, body and spirit. Parish Nursing functions under six areas:
Health Educator – CPR/AED and First Aid classes.
Health Counselor – Discuss and answer health questions, grief support/resources
Referral Adviser – Public Health, Blood Pressure Clinic, Social Services, and Home Care
Health Advocate – Through resources and information, help make wise health decisions, like our “Come Walk with Me” program.
Visitation – Provide Christ centered home and hospital visits upon request.
Volunteer Coordinator – Flu Shot Clinics, LERT, Safety First at Faith Committee.
Contact Deaconess Christie Hansard BSN, RN at parishurse@faithgb.org for more information
Franklin Mission Network
Working in partnership with other LCMS congregations, Faith joyfully serves in ministering to the people of this economically-depressed community on Flint’s east side, where many are struggling just to survive. After school activities are provided for children and meals for the entire community on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with worship on Sunday morning. The FAM is also blessed with a limited medical clinic, clothing store and food pantry for those in need. For more information on how to help, contact the church office or Kelly Cradit. You may also visit their website at the button .
Kindnest
Faith works with the nonprofit organization, Kindnest, to help identify and fill the needs of mothers and babies in our community. Together, we can create a world where every family has the opportunity to grow, heal and succeed.
Students of Faith
Kettering Students of Faith is an outreach to those Christian students who attend Kettering University. Meets every other Tuesday throughout each semester, and is led by Faith's pastors, Deaconess Christie Hansard, and Pastor Randy Duncan of the Michigan District. Each class focuses on a subject that is of interest to the students in an effort to keep them connected to the church and help them in their daily walk of faith.
Loving Others Through Service
At Faith Lutheran, outreach is more than a program - it’s how we live out the love of Jesus. Whether we’re caring for local families, mentoring children, or serving abroad, we seek to meet real needs and share the hope of Christ with our community and beyond.
