Social Ministry
Social Ministry is Gloria Dei’s opportunity to extend God’s love beyond the walls of the church. Those who participate in Social Ministry can find rewarding opportunities to give back to the community throughout the year. Here are just a few; new shoes for Project Heart, Annual Pet Blessing, Adopt a Family, Food Drives, Backpacks for Selah Freedom, Pajama Drive, 12 Days of Christmas and Souper Bowl of Caring.
If you would like to participate make sure you check the Social Ministry calendar to see current events. You can also sign up for our eNews which will keep you connected to any Social Ministry happenings.
UPCOMING
PREVIOUS HAPPENINGS
July 2024 –
44 pairs of shoes were collected and given to Project Heart during our collection of new shoes for kids facing housing transition. These shoes go a long way to help kids in start the upcoming school year! Thank you to all who donated.
March 2024 –
Our annual Pajama Drive collected 70 pairs of pjs for the Manatee County Safe Children’s Coalition. This collection benefits children entering the foster care system.
December 2023
A big THANK YOU goes out to all who donated gifts for this year’s Adopt-a-Family project, making Christmas a little brighter for our family.
Our annual Shoe Drive for Project Heart 2023
We collected 53 pairs of shoes! They will be given to children in the Manatee County foster care system to help them get off to good start in the upcoming school year.
Picutred: Barbara Bohner, Beth Hauck & Pastor Doug
Our annual Pajama Drive 2023
We collected 94 pairs of pajamas for Manatee County Safe Children’s Coalition! The collection benefits children entering the foster care system.
Photo: Beth Hauck Social Ministry Chair and co-chair Barbara Bohner
Adopt a Family 2022
Over 50 gifts were donated, wrapped and delivered to a local family in need in time for Christmas!
A couple dozen four-legged family members were blessed at our Annual Pet Blessing on November 19. Food, pet accessories, and over $140 were donated for the Cape Coral Animal Shelter to support their efforts to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian. Thanks to all those who helped and participated!
