For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20

St. Paul Supports R.A.V.E

St. Paul provides support to the local organization that provides shelter to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. RAVE serves the communities in Ionia and Montcalm counties. In 1979 a crisis line answered by volunteers in their homes in Ionia was the beginning of RAVE.  Now RAVE is a non profit agency providing services to thousands of adults and children throughout Ionia and Montcalm Counties.

The counseling office in Greenville is located in property owned by the church, a special offering is taken each year to support RAVE I/M, Inc, and Grace Notes Handbell Choir adopts a family at Christmas that is recommended by a Rave counselor. In addition, donations of food, soap, personal care items, diapers and other items for the Safe House are collected and delivered by St. Paul members.  

More information about RAVE I/M, Inc. can be found by clicking on the RAVE logo below.

THE GREENVILLE AREA ECUMENICAL FOOD MISSION

The Ecumenical Food Mission was formed in 1994, shortly after lightening struck and burned St. Charles Catholic Church. After the fire, St. Charles was invited to join St. Paul Lutheran Church’s food pantry, and soon after a board was formed with members from participating churches. This includes St. Paul, St. Charles, Mt. Calvary, Congregational, St. Paul Episcopal, First Church of God, and First United Methodist along with many other individuals and groups who support the Food Mission financially and by donating their time and goods. There are over 40 people who volunteer their time on a regular basis. The Food Mission is housed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 9844 S. Greenville Rd., Greenville, MI.  

The Food Mission provides emergency grocery items (a one week supply) to people living in the Greenville School District, east of Lincoln Lake. Individuals and families may be served once every three months: arrangements can be make if assistance is needed more often.

HOURS OF OPERATION: 

Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to  Noon 

Wednesday, 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.

ELIGIBILITY:

Resident of the Greenville school district

Clients must provide two forms of identification

There are no age restriction and no fees.  All services provided through the Greenville Area Ecumenical Food Mission are confidential.

Any donations may be brought to any participating church or mailed to St. Paul Lutheran Church , 9844 S. Greenville Rd., Greenville MI. or P.O. Box 283, Greenville MI. 48838.

Quilting for the World

Members of St. Paul join Lutherans all around the country making quilts to send to distressed areas anywhere they are needed in this world.  Over 400,000 quilts were sent last year to distressed areas affected by floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes and war.  Our small group of 6 to 8 women make 15 to 18 quilts each year as part of this relief effort.  We also make lap robes for our shut-ins and baby quilts given to newly baptized infants.

 All the fabric is donated.  The front fabric is cut into 12 to 20 inch squares.  The backs are full, queen or king flat sheets.   Any donated fabric that is 3 yards long is assembled into dress kits which include the fabric, six buttons and matching thread.   

 On the third Tuesday of the month, the group meets together to layout and tie quilts.  Some members take home fabric to cut and sew, then bring back to group to assemble and tie.  Anyone interested in joining this group or making a donation should contact the church office.