LOVE THY NEIGHBOR
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LOVE INC has transformed....
Love INC has transformed into LOVE THY NEIGHBOR, Grand Traverse Region. We have been a partner in ministry with Love INC for years, supporting their various ministries and Life Skills classes. Now in the New Year we celebrate their change to a locally controlled 501c3 charity that will continue to provide unique services to our neighbors in need. While the name has changed the telephone number 941-5683 remains the same as well as the caring connection they provide to those calling with specific needs. Connections to community resources, Bridge Ministries and building Life Skills for positive life changes remain the core of their ministry work. You are encouraged to visit their website www.lovethyneighborgt.org to learn more about their ministry programs and volunteer opportunities to serve as the hands of Christ to our neighbors in need.
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The purpose of this ministry:Love Thy Neighbor serves as a national, non-profit organization whose mission is to break the cycle of poverty by focusing on the local community. This group brings local churches together in order to pool assets and strengths, and efficiently and collectively provide assistance to those in need. They do so in two major ways:
- By operating a hotline for the needy who can either receive aid directly with Love Thy Neighbor resources or can be directed to another agency better equipped to provide based on the actual requirement.
- By organizing and supporting churches as they sponsor gap ministries designed to fill the holes in the local community that can lead to continued poverty and desperation, for example, Manage Your Money ministry.
The duties of this ministry:- Attend and participate in meetings with other church coordinators and staff of Love Thy Neighbor.
- Serve as liaison between St Patrick parish and Love Thy Neighbor.
- Periodically update parish councils on Love Thy Neighbor activities and short/long term plans, paying particular attention to targets of opportunity for the parish to contribute.
- Input to the weekly bulletin in the form of Love notes as a means of providing the parish Love Thy Neighbor highlights.
The skills, abilities, and gifts desired to serve in this ministry:- In general, be ready when called upon to assist with the gap ministries as described above. In addition to the Manage Your Money ministry, Love Thy Neighbor is developing the following:
- Crib ministry
- Used medical equipment
- Computers, home repair, bikes, etc.
- Donate time at the Love Thy Neighbor office on a weekly or monthly basis.
- Commit to being a financial supporter.
Name and contact information for the ministry leader:
Name: Sean Brunetti
Address: 330 W Long Lake Rd
Traverse City, 49685
Cell Phone: 231.709.7443
E-mail Address: sbrunetti@yahoo.com