Community Service

Serving the Community Day by Day

 
     
 
 
 

 

community service 
Throughout the year, Peace Lutheran serves the communities of Charles County by providing access to our facilities, assistance with food and other expenses, and by participating in church-initiated, and community organized fund raising events.  The summary below is just a small portion of our annual service to God's people.

 

Services Open to the Community

 

Food Pantry
   e-mail:  Sharon Grabner
Hours of Operation:
    1st & 3rd Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    2nd & 4th Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Peace Lutheran Church Food Pantry is an emergency pantry, serving the areas of Waldorf,
White Plains, and Bryantown.  Eligible residents may receive 3 days worth of emergency food from
our pantry once a month.

  • You must live in our service area, Waldorf, White Plains, or Bryantown
  • You must provide us with I.D., preferably a photo I.D. with current address
  • You may receive food from the pantry once every 30 days

Would you like to help?  There are some items that are always in short supply.
If you are considering a donation of groceries, please consider the following items:

 

  • Peanut Butter
  • Canned Fruit
  • Fruit Juice
  • Dried Milk (1 qt. packets)
  • Corn Bread Mix
  • Chicken Helper
  • Tuna Helper
  • Instant Oatmeal Packets
  • Oatmeal Bars
  • Spaghetti
  • Applesauce
  • Pancake Mix & Syrup
  • Canned White Potatoes
  • Canned Chicken
  • Spaghetti Sauce

 

 

Alcoholics Anonymous
   e-mail:  Church Office
Meeting Days & Hours:
    Mondays 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon
    Tuesdays 12:00 noon
    Wednesdays 8:00 a.m.
    Thursdays 12:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
    Fridays 8:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon
    Saturdays 10:00 a.m.

 

Free ESL Courses
   e-mail:  Church Office

Gratis Clases De Ingles Como un Segundo Idioma
Meeting Days & Hours:
    October 5 - December 15, 2010
    7:00 p.m. Tuesdays & Wednesdays 

Los Martes Y Miercoles De 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
5 Octubre - 15 Diciembre, 2010

 

Safe Nights
   e-mail:  Pam Sparks
Meeting Days & Hours:
    Safe Nights has concluded for this winter.  We are grateful for all those who supported this winter's efforts.  We look forward to serving the community again next winter.

Read the Washington Post article on Safe Nights and Peace Lutheran's contribution to this ministry to the homeless in Charles County.  Click Here.  (Note you will be taken to a FACEBOOK page, simply click CONTINUE to go to the article.

 

Service Projects & Community Events Currently Supported

 

Angels Watch Meals
   e-mail:  Social Concerns
Providing meals for a shelter for abused women and children in
Hughesville, Md.  Once a month members of Peace prepare and
deliver a dinner to the shelter.  Sign-up in the Narthex if you would like to help, or contact Social Concerns for more information. 

Gifts of Hope
   e-mail:  Church Office
Purchase unique gifts to help support local projects as well as our sister synods in El Salvador, Namibia, and Slovakia.  See the catalog available in the Narthex. 

Used Shoe Drive
   e-mail:  Pam Sparks
Collecting used shoes to support Lifestyles of Maryland