Community Service

Brainerd Lakes Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (BLAIHN):  Thirteen Brainerd Lakes Area churches provide temporary housing for homeless families with children.  Lord of Life partners with Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa as a host for one week every calendar quarter. Next week to assist is October 23-30, 2011. Many volunteer positions are available during the assigned week. For more information, contact Kala Henkensiefken (825-3919 or kala.h@hotmail.com.)       IHN Job Descriptions

Habitat for Humanity: Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of the international, nonprofit, Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty housing and homelessness.  For information on current projects, contact Laurie Ziebell at the Habitat office (828-8517).

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Knit (or crocheted) Prayer Shawls provide comfort and solace to those in need. Shawls are given to people who are chronically ill, isolated,  homebound,  have cancer, are coping with grief and loss, or simply having stressful times. Prayers and blessings are knit into every shawl.  Meets quarterly. Lessons are available for anyone who wants to learn!  For more information call Leone Johnson (828-4126) or Jeannine zumBrunnen (829-2177) or visit the  www.shawlministry.com.

Quilters: Newcomers and evem inexperienced quilters are welcome! The quilters meet Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. at Lord of Life (September-April).  Contact Helen Henke (825-8886).

Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen: Lord of Life serves the second Sunday of each month from 12:00-2:00 p.m. For more information contact Bridgette Walters (838-3939) mba514@hotmail.com.  Click Here for information about job duties and recipe suggestions.