Emmanuel leads or assists in many community efforts to serve those in need. There are many opportunities to get involved.
Martha’s Meals on Wheels Age group: Adult Meals on Wheels is a program that delivers meals to individuals at home who are unable to purchase or prepare their own meals. Contact: Sue Buerkel atbuerkelsue@gmail.com
Noon Day Lunch Age group: Everyone willing to serve and listen to our guests We provide a meal once a month at Trinity Church for people who are hungry. Our group is responsible for the noon meal on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact: Tidge Roller- 885-6077hroller@wlu.edu Sue Buerkel - 885-3449 buerkelsue@gmail.com
Prison Ministry Age groups: Adults who have completed required training The prison ministry travels to Augusta Correctional Center in Craigsville to conduct quarterly Vespers worship services for the inmates. Contact: Shelby Owen atpriest-emmanuelstaunton@verizon.net Susan Peyton at speyton1218@comcast.com
VA Haiti Collaborative Age groups: Any The Virginia Haiti Collaborative is a group of churches, schools, and individuals partnering with St. Marc's Primary School in Cerca-La-Source to improve education in Haiti. Contact: Dan Lynn atdrlynn@ntelos.net http://virginiahaiticollaborative.weebly.com/
Donations There is a continuous collection in the back of the church of: Nonperishable foods, Paper products, including feminine products, Egg Cartons Any help is appreciated. These products are taken to local food pantries. There is also continuous collection of nonperishable foods for a curbside food pantry by our steps that is open 24/7. The outdoor food pantry can be added to directly, or there is a box in the narthex to collect food for the outdoor pantry. Anyone is welcome to place food in the pantry anytime to feed those in our midst who are in need of food.