“And the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you
hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?
When did we see you a stranger and invited you in, or needing
clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison
and visit you?’ The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever
you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for
me.’”
- Matthew 25:37-40
The Good Shepherd United Methodist Church’s Local Mission Committee focuses on serving the missions of the United Methodist Church in the Allen County area of Indiana. This committee provides avenues to “roll up our sleeves” and get involved right here in Allen County. |
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The Local Mission team will meet October 19, November 16, December 21, 2010 and January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17, and June 21, 2011. During our meetings we will discuss possible mission projects, determine involvement and support, and creatively address the needs of Allen County and the surrounding area through ongoing and special projects. |
Through Tree of Angels we help children and families from Good Shepherd, Open Arms Ministries and the Allen County area during Christmas time. Children receive gifts of clothing and toys while essential gift certificates go the parents or caregivers. This year the Tree of Angels collection will be November 13 through December 12. Gift tags will be available in the Narthex at Vance & Reed. This holiday season pick up a gift tag, and pray Tree of Angels is able to reach over 150 children and their families again this year! |
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Members and friends are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the Associated Churches Food Pantry. Although the first Sunday of each month is the focus Sunday, items are accepted at any time and may be placed in the carts located at the entryways at our Vance and Reed site.
Monetary donations are received on the first Sunday in March, June, September, and December, during communion, for the purchase of meat for Associated Churches Food Pantry. The goal is $3,500. |
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Good Shepherd hosts a summer and Christmastime blood drive. These blood drives come during critical times when the Red Cross blood supply is low. It is important we give blood; one donation can save up to three lives.
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The women and children’s division of the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission is Charis House; providing a safe place and resources for families in times of crisis. Good Shepherd holds activities such as Christmas in July, Mitten Tree and Church-wide baby showers. Monetary donations are also accepted to support for this outreach. Gift baskets are presented at Valentine’s Day and Easter to Charis House and other women’s shelters of Fort Wayne.
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| Footprints for Youth is a clothing ministry that provides clothes to the over 1000 homeless school age students in Allen County. Good Shepherd collects clothes at the beginning of the school year and in January to provide students with warm and much needed clothing items. |
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| Good Shepherd accepts donations and the Local Missions committee raises funds for the Emergency Fund which gives help to those outside our church family who come to us needing assistance. The J.O.Y Ministry is a support fund for Good Shepherd/Open Arms members and constituents who are in need of assistance. Donations for this ministry are accepted through special offerings, Communion offerings and personal donations. Contact the office at 483-8816 to request assistance or to provide financial assistance. |
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| The Matthew 25 Clinic provides medical and dental clinics staffed by volunteer physicians and dentists. Special clinics include podiatry, health screening, blood pressure clinics, dietary counseling, pulmonary clinic, diabetic club, children's dental sealant and educational classes. Other health services include blood pressure checks, stitch removal, prescription assistance, authorized lab and x-ray assistance, eye care and patient advocacy. Since October 13, 1998, the clinic provides prostate and genitourinary disorders, screening and consultations.
Dental services are available by appointment and are scheduled as volunteers are available. Call the office for more information about special clinics and office hours.
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| Good Shepherd Local Missions at Vance and Reed are excited to once again sponsor Fort Wayne Community School’s Study Connection program. Members and friends of the church work one on one with students from Glenwood Elementary one day a week giving extra guidance and encouragement during the school year. |
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2120 South Harrison Street
(260) 420-1433
Call for appointments to specialty clinics.
Free medical clinic for uninsured, low income persons
(< 200% of poverty level)
Thursday 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Walk-In –taking the first 15 patients
1st Tuesday of the month: 4 p.m. - ? Diabetic Clinic by appointment.
2nd Thursday of the Month 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. GYN Clinic
(Age 50 and over)
BP/Cardiac Clinic as needed |
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| Good Shepherd has a small team that goes out on projects helping those in need. They do everything from yard work to small home repair. For more information call John Schell at (260)493-2025 or email at jaschell2007@yahoo.com. |
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| January - February.
Collecting mittens,
gloves, hats and
scarves for women
and children of Charis house. |
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| Collecting sweatshirts for men at the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission during the month of December. |
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