Agape Ministries

Agape Fund: Contribute to the Agape Fund. Contributions are primarily used to provide limited resources for Wayside families in need and to provide flowers at the time of a major life event.

Home Visits: Minister to home-bound members of the Wayside family through monthly visits to their home or nursing home.

Share Care: Provide a time of respite for the caregiver of a home-bound individual.

Furniture Ministry: Donate furniture to be stored and distributed to those in need.

Home Repairs: Male volunteers assist widows and single women by assessing needs and providing basic home repairs.

Funeral Usher: Serve as an usher for funerals.

Funeral Reception Ministry: Female volunteers provide food and/or set up, serve, and clean up after funeral receptions.

Manna Meals: Prepare food at the church to be stored and used for Wayside families experiencing a major life event.

Holiday Ministry: Ease the burden of the holidays by donating turkeys and “trimmings” for holiday dinners for Wayside families in need.

Food Pantry: Donate non-perishable items to be used for individuals with emergency needs. Please take donations to the church office.
Shelf Stable Food:
– canned items: fruit, vegetables, beans, soups, stews, tuna
– packaged rice (small)
– packaged dry beans (small)
– box dinners
– peanut butter
– pasta
– pasta sauce
– boxed milk (shelf-stable)
– cereal (small boxes)
– instant oatmeal
– snack items

Toiletry and Household Items
– shampoo & conditioner
– bar soap
– toothbrushes
– toothpaste
– deodorant
– toilet paper
– paper towels
– kleenex
– laundry detergent
– dish soap