OUTREACH MINISTRY
If you are interested in participating in any of the following, please contact the church office. Email us at gracemko@hickorytech.net or call the church office at 345-4248.
Stephen Ministry
Provides confidential one-on-one lay Christian care-giving to individuals experiencing life transitions, losses, and grief. Stephen Ministers are trained in listening and other supportive skills. If you are in need of a Stephen Minister or know of someone in need of a Stephen Minister please contact
Marilyn Fitzner or Pastor Joel B. Erickson by calling 245-4248
Family Fun Night
An outreach program recently developed to bring together families and children in need. We provide Fellowship, good food, games and fun for all. Held the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:00. Please feel free to come at any one of our get-togethers.
Sally Froman
Social Ministry
The mission of this committee is to hear, discuss and respond to social concerns in the Mankato area, and through our efforts, strive to make Jesus known.
Anita Seigler
Habitat For Humanity
An inter-denominational ministry in which volunteers help build homes for people with limited resources.
Idelle Walton
Vine Faith In Action
An interfaith ministry designed to help older adults and their families anticipate, plan and provide loving care that may be needed. Assists seniors and others in need, in our congregation and community, with transportation and household chores.
Meredith Fitch
ECHO Food Shelf
ECHO - Emergency Community Help Organization furnishes food to families of Blue Earth County and North Mankato on an emergency basis. Food or money donations can be given directly to ECHO or to Grace Lutheran Church on the 1st Sunday of the month. Six volunteers from Grace Lutheran Church staff the food shelf on Fridays.
Al & Eunice Simonson
Visitation Team
Visit and bring communion to the homebound members and friends of our congregation. Team meets quarterly for mutual support.
Meredith Fitch
Food For Friends
Approximately 13 churches help provide a free hot meals at Centenary United Methodist Church each Sunday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. to anyone in need.
LaDonna Nelson and Karen Zingmark