SERVE

Be a part of something bigger. Find a way to give back by serving the community or the church.
 
 
 
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Kids Hope USA
Mentor a student from a local school for one hour a week. Spend time on school work, games, or talking to help them feel loved and valued.
ReCharge Respite Ministry
Provides care for 3 hours one Friday a month to children with special needs so their families can have free time.

Blue Bus

Every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday, a group serves food to residents on the west side of Cleveland.  Sign up to serve here. Find a list of donations needed here.
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City Mission
Serve dinner at Crossroads Men’s Shelter on the first Monday of even months.
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Royal Family Kids Camp
RFKC seeks to “create life changing moments for children of abuse,” to a handful of the over 400,000 children in foster care. Learn more here.
Camp Confidence

A camp for teens, age 12-17, who have aged out of Royal Family Kids Camp.  Two camps are offered each summer: one for girls and one for boys.

 

Mentoring
After children and adults spend a week at RFKC, many want to keep in touch.  By mentoring a student, adults can continue meeting with and building up the children.
Genies

The Genies support local foster parents with childcare, meals, shopping, laundry or whatever the parents need.

Royal Family Kids Camp, Camp Confidence, Mentoring and Genies are all considered part of the Fostering the Future ministry, covering all SUMC’s foster ministries.
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Angel Tree
This holiday ministry delivers gifts to children and families of incarcerated persons. A team works for a few months leading up to a December delivery date.
Night to Shine
is a prom for people with special needs.  For more information, click here.
Caring Ministries
Care Ministers: A team of people who visit congregants who are hospitalized, pre/post surgery, or in rehab.
Stephen Ministers: Provide one on one confidential Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.
Mission Trips
A yearly youth trip to various places and yearly adult trip to Lake Charles, Louisiana. 
 

 

 
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Office Assistance
A group of helpers assists the office during monthly and seasonal jobs such as bulk mailing, folding, and other helpful areas.
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Ushers/Greeters
Bring a warm welcome and create a comfortable environment to guests and the congregation on Sunday mornings before and after worship.
Contact the church office (440.238.6135, office@strongsvilleumc.org) 
to find out more or get involved.