Clifton Lutheran Church An ELCA Lutheran Church
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| Clifton Lutheran Church believes that as Jesus reached out in ministry to all so we, as his disciples are called to do likewise. Some of the ministries that we support are the Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry (sponsor a child), the Mission Aviation Fellowship, and Missionaries located in other parts of the world. In addition we have various seasonal missions throughout the year, currently underway: Winter Warmth Collection, Food Drive for the Marblehead Food Pantry and Lifebridge Dinners.
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Missionaries
The Rev. David W. & Mary Hills Kuck Jamaica, West Indies
David is a lecturer in Bible and Preaching at the United Theological College of the West Indies (UTCWI), Kingston, Jamaica where he guides Lutheran students.
Mary teaches English at UTCWI and for the Jamaican vocational training agency.
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Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry ยป Sponsor a Child The Clifton Lutheran Church Sunday School children are involved in an ongoing sponsorsip for the education of Kowsalya a young girl located at the Siloam Boarding Home in India through the Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry. If you would like to find out more about the program, you can visit the Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry website. |
Winter Warmth Donations Clifton Lutheran Church is currently collecting clean warm clothing and blankets for men, women and children. The items are given to homeless families and individuals, high school students who are homeless and not being served by any agency, and mothers will young children served by the Lynn Community Health Center. Clothing donations may be dropped off at Clifton Lutheran Church during normal business hours.
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Mission Aviation Fellowship Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) serves people who deal with challenges due to isolation in regions such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, and Latin America by providing aviation, communications, and learning technology services. MAF is making a global impact by supporting and enabling: Evangelism and Church Nurture, Medical Assistance, Disaster Response, Community Development, Training and Development of Indigenous People. If you would like additional information you can visit Mission Aviation Fellowship. |
Marblehead Pantry Food Drive A food drive for the Marblehead Food Pantry is currently underway and Donations for non-perishable food items are being accepted at Clifton Lutheran Church, until January 29, 2012. Most Needed Items:
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Lifebridge
Lifebridge is working to end homlessness.Clifton Lutheran Church members volunteer their time to cook a meal once a month. There are many ways in which to assist Lifebridge in their mission. You can volunteer to prepare meals or sort items in their "Second Chance" thrift store even facilitating workshops to enhance the day to day lives of the clients. Too learn more about Lifebridge and their mission you can visit them at their website www.lifebridgesalem.org |
"Living Simply with God: A 40 Day Hunger Calendar"
The "Living Simply with God: A 40 Day Hunger Calendar" is a special program sponsored by ELCA World Hunger during the upcoming Lenten Season. The calendar focuses on the historic Lenten disciplines of Prayer, Almsgiving and Fasting calling upon you to complete and activity or to contribute to a special collection box.The calendar is fun, thoughtful and engages the whole family. Simply click on the calendar if you would like to download a copy. Clifton Lutheran Church would like to invite you to be a part of this 40 day journey which starts on Ash Wednesday, February 12, 2012. A special collection box called "God's Global Barnyard" as shown below, will be located in the Narthex. In addition, these collection boxes will be assembled by CLC's Sunday School Students to take home.
The money raised will be used to purchase an animal, a fish farm, or a family farm which will be given to a family or community in need. Additional details can be found at ELCA Good Gifts.
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