Madison House Senior Living
8001 Pin Oak
Orlando, FL

WHO THEY ARE: An assisted living for seniors whose philosophy is to incorporate not only resident’s individual interests, but opportunities that allow them to make meaningful contributions to each other and the community on a regular basis.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: Assist Al & Sherri Esken and the McCrea small group with worship service, singing, and praying. Help our seniors feel they are not forgotten and share the word of God with them.
NEXT DATES: Every Wednesday from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
CONTACT: Al Esken at 407.876-2234

   Matthew's Hope    
Winter Garden, FL 

WHO THEY ARE:  A Non-Profit Homeless Outreach completely funded and supported by the local community, and volunteers representing over 25 Churches, Civic Organizations, and area Businesses. It all began with a "Freeze Warning" Shelter offering the homeless a place to escape the cold when temperatures dropped to dangerous lows. This Outreach now has expanded to offer many services to the Homeless Community of West Orange County every Tuesday from 9:30 AM to closing at 5:30 PM at the conclusion of our evening meal. The Volunteers of Matthew’s Hope help connect our structurally challenged friends with various resources and services such as Medical & Dental Assistance, Food Stamps, Florida ID’s, Social Security, Mental Health Care, Disability and VA Benefits along with offering Showers, Haircuts, Clothing, Shoes, Tents, Bikes, Hygiene Products and much more. Donations can be dropped off at any time, you may leave your donation on the front porch at our facility.  
WHAT YOU CAN DO: Laundry, help with registration, serve breakfast, lunch or dinner; sort clothes that have been donated.  Endless opportunities to help in this ministry.  Help out in the new garden that has recently been planted.
NEXT DATES:  2nd Tuesday - we serve at 4:30 p.m.
CONTACT: Poston's Small Group | Kathy Marlow or Matthew's Hope

  Buddy Break

WHO THEY ARE: An outreach of FBCW, Buddy Break is a free respite program to give caregivers of individuals with special needs a well deserved break for 3 hours one Friday night or one Saturday morning a month.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:  3-4 hours (6:30-9:30 p.m.) once a month. Always in need of Buddies - Students welcome - you can earn Community Service hours for school.
NEXT DATES:  Jan 20|6:30-9:30 p.m.; Feb 17|6:30-9:30 p.m.; Mar 17|10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Apr 20|6:30-9:30 p.m.; May 19|10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Jul 13|6:30-9:30 p.m.; Aug 18|10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Sept 17|10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Oct 20|10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Nov 9|6:30-9:30 p.m.; Dec 14|7:00-9:00 p.m. (Family Christmas Party)
CONTACT: Email Denise Burch, or 407.579.0489

Accept Pregnancy Center
"You knit me together in my mother's womb..." Psalm 139.13
 Last year, 199 babies were saved through the Accept Pregnancy Center, located on 407 Dillard Street in Winter Garden. You can help women in crisis with unplanned pregnancies.

WHO THEY ARE: An environment for women in crisis.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:  Advisory Board: help with the spiritual and financial well-being of the ministry. Intercessor: Commit to pray 15-30 minutes on a specific day of the week for staff, volunteers, and ministry needs. Counselor: Must have completed the Volunteer Training class. Work one-on-one with clients. You will be trained to listen, educate, and provide a source of hope to clients that seek our services.  Receptionist: Must have completed the Volunteer Training class. Responsible for greeting and checking in clients, make appointments, perform simple office duties, answer incoming calls.
Clothes Closet Volunteer: Pull orders for clients; wash, fold, hang, organize, and mend donated maternity and baby clothing. Need individuals with sewing abilities to sew clothing for our clients. Church Liaison: No special training required . . .just a willingness to represent APC to your local church fellowship. Special Events Development: Assist with fundraising events of our ministry. Requires short term commitments. Maintenance Volunteer: general cleaning of our center; mowing the lawn or making various repairs as needed.
NEXT DATES: Any time.  Volunteer training is held twice a year at APC.
CONTACT: Elvie Griffin & Tom Kennington's Small Group
Theresa Jenkins at 407.654.0820, or go to their website: www.AcceptPregnancy.org

Next Door Ministry
This multi-family housing ministry is looking for volunteers who can spend one Saturday afternoon a month with us at local apartment communities sharing God's love to children and their families.  We also operate a bus ministry in which our volunteers would serve on a rotational basis.

WHO THEY ARE: An outreach to a local apartment complex, entertaining children and giving a
VBS-like presentation.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: Join them on the 2nd Saturday of each month. They meet at 1:45 p.m. at the Mystic Pointe 2 Apts. to pray and set up; start by 2:00 - 3:30 pm.
NEXT DATES: Jan 14; Feb 11; Mar 10; Apr 14; May 12; Sept 15; Oct 13; Nov 19; Dec 8.
CONTACT: Tony Hollowell

  Sew Love the World Ministries
Do you like to sew and make crafts? Do you like to help others? Then once a month, join Delinda Kennington to make blankets and other items for local ministries such Accept Pregnancy and foreign missions like Burundi.
Just bring sharp scissors.  All materials are provided.

WHO THEY ARE: A ministry of our church providing handmade items to those in need locally and around the world.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: Join the group when they meet to make hats, blankets, bonnets and many other items.
NEXT DATES: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at our Downtown Campus, Room 107
CONTACT: Email Delinda Kennington or call 407.876.3138

Card Making & Encouragement
Starting September 4  |  10:00 a.m.  |  Downtown FLC 104

Come together once-a-month for a time of creating hand made greeting cards.  We will then address them to the sick, shut-ins, hurting and grieving at our church.  Card designs and all supplies will be provided to make three different cards. Cost is $5.00 per person. Bring any materials you may have (scissors, paper cutter, etc.).  

 Contact Pam Campbell | 407-506-3946 by August 31st so she knows how many supplies to bring.

The Boy Scouts of America is well known for building character, training young men in the responsibilities
of participating citizenship, and developing personal fitness.
We are proud to host Cub Scout Pack 225 along with Boy Scout Troop 225.

For more Boy Scouts info, please email Jim & Dianna Cotter.
For more Cub Scouts info, please email Jeff Watson