LOCAL MINISTRIES
Love God, Love People -
Outreach To Local Manheim Community And Lancaster County Ministries
LOCAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The people of Ruhl's Church volunteer with a variety of ministries in the local Manheim area. We hold Community Outreach events at the church building such as an Indoor Yard Sale, Annual God's Clothing Closet (providing free clothing to those in need), and Vacation Bible School. We also hold an Annual Community Picnic (featuring delicious homemade chicken corn soup) in our Picnic Grove on Newport Road in Manheim. The church, as an organization, also provides support to a number of local ministries as we work together to make Manheim and Lancaster County a better place for its residents.
Annual God's Clothing Closet
God's Clothing Closet - Free Give-away. GCC opens before the start of each school year. All donated clothing items for men, women and children are provided to shoppers free of charge. This has become one of our most popular and impactful events, with thousands of pieces of clothing being distributed on an annual basis. In 2019, we served a record of 660 people. Have clothes to donate? We accept gently used clothing all year long. Please call the church office at 717-665-3400 to make arrangements to drop off.
Vacation Bible School
Each summer, the fellowship hall transforms from a gym to an environment of adventure for children ages 3 through 6th grade. Through a different theme each year, they learn about God and His creation through Bible stories and live drama, while enjoying games, a snack and craft time.
Annual Community Picnic
We hold an annual "mission fundraiser" picnic for the community at our Picnic Grove on Newport Road in Manheim, PA. We serve chicken corn soup, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, hot sausage sandwiches, drinks and homemade pies, cakes and other deserts. Take-out soup is also sold by the quart. It's a fun time for all!
LOCAL MINISTRIES
We support ministries right here in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania with a heavy emphasis on caring for homeless women and children. These ministries give hope and help to people who are experiencing an unintended pregnancy, homeless as a result of abusive relationships, addiction, loss of employment or simply slipping through "the system", and provide education, housing and support services for women and children who would otherwise be experiencing homelessness. We also support a ministry that provides food for those in our local community who are in need.
"For there will never cease to be the poor (needy) in the land.
Therefore I command you, 'You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy in your land. Deuteronomy 15:11
"If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them,
how can the love of God be in that person?" John 3:17
Align Pregnancy Ministries
Align Life Ministries offers hope and help to people who are experiencing an unintended pregnancy. We have an ongoing collection for Align. Look for the manger in our lobby where you can place your donations of baby items, including clothing, diapers, lotions, bottles and much more to help mothers all around our area.
Anchor Lancaster
Anchor Lancaster's mission is to be a good neighbor by providing a hot breakfast and warm showers every weekday while aiding in other practical, concrete ways, in a welcoming, safe environment, receiving guests with dignity, respect and compassion. We regard our guests as persons of sacred worth, reflecting the image of God. Remembering the words of Jesus, “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me” - Matthew 25:35
Clare House
Clare House serves homeless women and children in a caring environment. Every day they receive calls from women who find themselves homeless as a result of abusive relationships, addiction, loss of employment or simply slipping through "the system". Clare House provides a safe place for these women and their children. A Life Skills Director provides life skills training and support for the women to help them reach their potential and become independent, self-sufficient and confident individuals.
Manheim Central Food Pantry
We have an ongoing collection for the Manheim Central Food Pantry. A shopping cart is in our lobby to place your donations. We strive to help those who are local and in need. Registered clients of the Manheim Central Food Pantry receive food, household products and personal care items once a month based on family size.
Milagro House
Milagro House provides education, housing and support services for women and children who would otherwise be experiencing homelessness. Their vision is to prepare women to move from dependency to self-sufficiency. The Educational component of their program is the catalyst for women to move from dependency to independence through meaningful employment at a self-sustaining wage.
North Star Initiative
North Star Initiative located in Lititz, PA supports women who are survivors of domestic sex trafficking by providing physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual care through a Christ-centered focus. In December 2017 they opened The Harbor, a restoration home and program for female sex-trafficking survivors. It has a capacity of 10 residents and offers a 6-to-8-month program. They receive therapy, medical services, legal services and life skills training. Please pray for these women and this ministry to them.
Ruhl's Church
4810 Elizabethtown Rd. Manheim, PA 17545
717-665-3400 Email office@ruhlschurch.org
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