Over the course of the summer we have been discussing “Hunger In Our World” on Wednesday nights during Mosaic. We have learned about how poverty and our need to work to end it is one of the most talked about topics in the Bible. We have examined how we categorize poverty, why it occurs, and placed emphasis on the need to get involved.

With that in mind I thought I would pass on a few ways that you can get involved working right here in Lexington in an effort to show God’s love while also doing your part to end poverty. This list is by no means exhaustive and if you have other ways that you can have been involved or know that people can be then please share them in the comments section.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

Elkhorn Baptist Association – This association of churches in Lexington is involved in numerous mission projects throughout Central Kentucky. Projects include weekly hot meals and sack lunch programs, a Christmas Toy Project, Souper Bowl Party, and many many more. For more information contact: Sandra Williams at: Sandra@elkhorn.org or (859) 254-7747

Irishtown Ministries – Provide ministry to a downtown Lexington community in need. Run through the Elkhorn Association, services are provided to the underprivileged ranging from church services to meeting basic life needs. For more information contact: Pamela Pyle at PamelaPyle7@yahoo.com or (859) 254-7747

Ronald McDonald House - contact Travis Goodyear, Operations Manager at 859-268-0757 or e-mail tgoodyear@rmhclexington.com

Lexington Rescue Mission – Christian ministry that works on serving the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of those in Lexington.

Contact (859) 381-9600 for more information.

Room In the Inn - is a seasonal winter shelter for homeless men of the Lexington area. Immanuel serves as a location for this ministry. Contact Jim Sparks if you have any questions or concerns. Ph: 533-5831 or email: jsparks@trane.com.

Salvation Army – Program involved with many ministry opportunities in the area. For an extensive list of these go to www.salvationarmy-lex.org

Hope Center – Homeless Ministry located in downtown Lexington. For ways to get involved go to: http://www.hopectr.org/volunteer/volunteer.htm

ANY OTHER ONES?

--Jeremy S