Armstrong Chapel supports a wide variety of mission partners through hands-on volunteer opportunities as well as financial contributions.
Upcoming Community Events
Thursday, May 2
The City of Madeira and the Village of Indian Hill will once again join together on Thursday, May 2, 2024 in observance of the 73rd Annual National Day of Prayer.
LIFT UP THE WORD - LIGHT UP THE WORLD
For you are my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness. For by You I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall. This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him. 2 Samuel 22:29-31. For more information about the national theme, go to www.nationaldayofprayer.org.
This year’s observance will be held at the Veterans Memorial, corner of Shawnee Run and Drake Roads. starting at 7:30 a.m. We are hoping you will be available to participate in this event as we gather together to pray for our nation and its leaders. Armstrong Chapel's Lead Pastor, David Brown, will be part of the leadership on that day.
Hands-On Missions
We are hosting families through Found House/IHN this summer!
June 2-8
&
July 28-August 3
Working with our mission partner, Found House/Interfaith Housing Network (IHN), and together with Indian Hill Church, Armstrong Chapel will host 4 families in need in our church. We need volunteers to help provide dinners, be hosts for the evening and to remain overnight for these families, and volunteers to help with set-up and clean-up.
Questions? Connect with Sara O’Connor at .
IHN is an amazing ministry to families in need of temporary housing, and Armstrong is privileged to get to host and share the love of Christ in this way. IHN is a way that families can serve together! Please check your calendars and sign up to help!
IHN's Website: www.foundhouse.org
After a two-year hiatus, Habitat is back in action at Armstrong Chapel.
Since 2008, Armstrong has partnered with a coalition of churches and Habitat to bring the dream of homeownership to reality for 11 deserving families in Madisonville. This year, Biensant Avant and her daughters are excited, grateful, and anxious to start building "sweat equity" in their new home on Jonathan Ave. in Evanston.
It's time to build! Armstrong will not have pre-planned, specific dates by the church as we’ve done in the past, so each week our volunteers will have the opportunity to meet and share fellowship with members of the other churches as well as the Partner Family. Shalom also provides volunteers on days other than just Saturdays, therefore there will be more flexibility for our volunteers to match up to their individual calendars.
Our next work date is TBA
What Work Needs to be Done? There is a wide variety of jobs and roles, so we are seeking volunteers of any skill level You do not have to be experienced in construction. For those of you who enjoy construction-related work, this is a great opportunity to learn new skills and techniques from experienced professionals. For those with little experience, there will be people to show you what to do. For those of you who may have physical limitations, there are plenty of non-strenuous tasks on the construction site, such as painting, cleaning, materials prep, etc.
IPM is currently operating with staff only and food needs are heavy. IPM is able to source food from the Food Pantry at good prices. In one recent week, they provided over 1,000 packaged lunch bundles to help families with kids in school. They are operating drive-through food pick-up at 2 locations. Armstrong is accepting food donations at the Atrium entry. You may drop off without needing to enter the building.
IPM now has a blue clothing donation drop box at the Newtown location (3509 DeBolt Rd 45244). The items are donated to St. Vincent de Paul and IPM receives credit vouchers for their clients to use in the St. Vincent de Paul store. For every 6-7 items of clothing donated in this box, IPM receives a $25.00 clothing voucher.
Small Group Ministries
Experience the sense of purpose that comes from making a small difference in the lives of those who might benefit from a handmade item on their journey to wholeness. Whether it’s a prayer shawl, lap blanket, pocket prayer square, or prayer bear for a child, you do not need to be able to sew, crochet, or knit, to join this new group. There will be many options to help such as attaching prayers and labels, cutting patterns, and packaging.
Bring a friend!
Anyone is welcome!
Questions or to RSVP, connect with Robin Nielsen ( ) or Jill Croswell ( ).
We have turned in 13 blankets to Project Linus
Delivered 12 blankets to the VA Medical Center
We have made dishcloths with dish soap packages that are going to IPM for their Fresh Start Kitchen program!
We would love more volunteers or donations of yarn!
Anyone interested can contact Robin at
Community Outreach
IPM Christmas Store
Backpacks
Every student needs the right tools to be successful. Help provide those tools with donated backpacks filled with school supplies for students at John P. Parker School. [early July]
Operation Christmas Child
Filling shoeboxes with gifts for needy children around the world. Boxes are available usually in early November and are returned filled with all kinds of simple toys and gifts for children. Boxes end up in the hands of kids all over the world.
CHRISTMAS BOXES
Mark 13:10 - And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations
Joshua’s Place
Joshua’s Place (www.joshuasplace.cc) is a locally based non-profit that comes alongside families to help them overcome the barriers in their lives that cause instability.
THANKSGIVING MEAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Thank you, Armstrong Community. Together, we collected enough food to feed 46 families this Thanksgiving, what a blessing! Take a moment and pray for the lives that will be touched as these are distributed today.
Care Portal
Connecting you to the child in need. CarePortal is an online platform that brings the needs of hurting children and families in your community to your attention. Caseworkers with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services uncover the needs. CarePortal makes local churches aware, giving them a real-time opportunity to respond. Armstrong has officially registered to be a CarePortal congregation.
Time spent with Care Portal families will always be a team effort. We will spiritually and physically meet the needs that God equips us to do. No guilt if we cannot meet every need. That’s why there are multiple churches in this group. Typically the most important items are a bed, sheets, and blankets. Check out the items on the current list of needs.
