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"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." - Jesus speaking on the night before His death (John 13:34-35)
Opportunities for Service at Faith Lutheran Church
Feeding South Dakota - Feeding SD neighborhood mobile food distribution is hosted at Faith in the east parking lot on the 3rd
Tuesday of each month from 1:00 -2:00 pm. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up on the Feeding SD website. Acts of Kindness is an opportunity to meet the neighbors who are waiting in line for food and share the love of Jesus and information about Faith.
Matthew 28 Adoption Ministry - Faith is home to an adoption ministry, in partnership with Lifeline Children Services and Lutheran Family Services, that support Christian families in the process of adopting children, either domestically or internationally. If you would like more information about the Matthew 28 Ministry, please email the church office at adminasst@faithlutheransiouxfalls.org.
Sunday Service Squared - On SS2 Sunday, Faith gathers for the worship SERVICE at 9:00 a.m. Immediately following worship, the congregation breaks out into a dozen or more SERVICE teams to engage in bringing the love of Jesus to our neighbors. Some of our work has included: visiting a local assisted living center, washing cars, paying for laundry at local laundromats, picking up litter, praying with our neighbors, raising money for Community Outreach, etc. Sunday Service Squared takes place the first Sunday of June.
The Clothesline - This is an "Angel Tree" opportunity each fall and winter. Faith members provide coats, snow boots and snow pants, hats, and mittens for needy children at a local public elementary school.
Comfort Food Ministry - Faith provides simple, nutritious meals for families facing illness, grief, welcoming a new baby, or returning home after a hospital stay. These meals are frozen and available to share at any time.
Faith Pantry Outreach
Project Car
Quilters Group
Support Group Facilitator
S.A.L.T. (Study And Learn Together) Facilitator
Sunday School/VBS Teacher
Ethiopian Children's Ministry
Kunama Children's Sunday School
Music - Adult choir, Children's choir, Bell choir, Organist, Pianist, Vocalist, Instrumentalist
Worship Services - There are many opportunities to serve as part of, or preparing for, workship services (i.e. Acolyte, Altar Guild, Altar paraments care, Readers, Ushers, Maintain candleabra, etc.)
Opportunities for Service Within the Sioux Falls Community
Helpline of Sioux Falls - If you are looking for a way to plug in and serve the community, Helpline of Sioux Falls is a great place to begin your search. Helpline regularly coordinates needs based services as they occur in the community. Follow this link to volunteer with Helpline.
The Banquet -
Serving at St. Francis House -
Feeding South Dakota - Feeding South Dakota is a massive food bank for Sioux Falls and the surrounding communities. They are regularly taking in donations, providing groceries for those who qualify, and stocking their shelves. Opportunity to serve abounds including backpack programs and the mobile food pantry! Faith hosts a mobile distribution 1 x/month. If you would like to serve with Feeding South Dakota, click this link and sign up today!
Alpha Center - If you feel called to help men and women going through the experience of unexpected pregnancy, click here to see volunteer opportunities, or click here to give in other ways.
Big Brothers Big Sisters - This is a great way to volunteer and make a difference in the life of a child. You can volunteer alone, as a couple, or as a whole family doing things you already enjoy doing! Find out more by clicking here.
Furniture Mission
Girls on the Run - Girls on the Run strives to help every girl activate her limitless potential and ensure that she is free to boldly pursue her dreams. You can help make this possible by becoming a GOTR Coach and making an investment in the life of a girl! Click here for more information on how to help.
Mentoring (SFLS, Terry Redlin, Whittier )- For additional information about any of these serving opportunities, please contact Pastor Aker
Whittier Neighborhood AssociationSioux Falls Lutheran School
Sleep In Heavenly Peace
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society and Second Chance Rescue