South Shores is intent on seeing our faith played out in a variety of ways. We are excited to see how lives are transformed when we share the love of Christ with one another. Our Support Ministries are dedicated to the Gospel and serving the whole person of Christ.
WAYS WE CARE AND SUPPORT
- Benevolence Ministry - Church Body and Community Support
- Meals Ministry - providing dinners temporarily during times of need
- Resource booklets for help from the community
- Group resources for a variety of needs
- Care groups: Knots of Love, Prayers and Squares
Supporting
The Friendship Shelter in Laguna Beach
South Shores Church is supporting Friendship Shelter in Laguna Beach. This is a year-round shelter and rehabilitation facility to homeless adults. They provide a full complement of rehabilitative servies to those most in need and address the many interrelated problems of homelessness. To date more than 10,000 people have participated in a Friendship Shelter program, and each night nearly 100 homeless people sleep safe, warm and cared for.
Volunteers and donations are crucial to the success of this ministry. South Shores Church is joining with our community to support the compassionate work in Laguna Beach to serve the less fortunate amoung us.
Please drop off your gracious donations of personal size toiletries, individually wrapped snack food items, and men and women's clothing, socks and shoes, lap blankets and bath towels...to name a few...to the Compassion Ministries table on Sunday or the church office! The shelter is always in need of larger items and or quantities of certain items that we would prefer be dropped off directly to the shelter. Please visit the Compassion Ministries table in the church Narthax, the church office or download the flyer Here for more information and a donation list.
Contact Terry Lambrecht (714) 679-0228 or tlambrecht@yahoo.com for more information and if you would like to help!
Meals Ministry
This wonderful group of Christians enjoy providing physical and spiritual nourishment to others. It is our privilege and joy to provide meals and visits to members of our church when a need arises.
The Meal Team Ministry is designed to provide dinners for members of the congregation on a temporary basis to assist them during times of stress, which may include recovery from surgery or illness. Needs of families and or individuals will be assessed and the members of the Meal Team Ministry will be notified of any possible dietary restrictions and arrange deliveries.
If God has given you a heart to provide for those in need and you would like to join this valuable ministry please feel free to contact me anytime!
Terri Uecker – Coordinator (949) 244-1477 or Email
Resource Materials Available in the Front Office
Knots of Love / Knotty Ladies
These caring ladies gather together to create heart and head warming hand made knitted and knotted (crocheted) caps for people transitioning through the effects of chemotherapy and other life threatening illness. These ladies are also making lap robes, prayer shawls and scarves that they distribute.
No experience necessary! They are inviting anyone who would like to learn to knit or crochet! If you already know how, join in this act of kindness and a time of great fellowship.
When: Monday
Time: 1:30 - 3:30pm
Where: Multipurpose Room
Contact: Diane Leach (949) 715-4727 or Email
Prayers & Squares ~ Quilting Ministry
Prayers and Squares is an international organization that South Shores has joined for the purpose of reaching out to hurting people with the gift of prayer and a quilt. Anyone may request a quilt for a person in need. The quilt will be made and tied with many threads and be available on the patio. People may sign a card, tie a square knot and say a prayer for that individual. It will then be delivered.
When: Meets on occasional Saturdays
Time: 9:00 - 11:00am
Where: Home of Connie Veldkamp
Contact: Connie Veldkamp (949) 492-6814 or connie.veldkamp@cox.net
Other Resources Available
Seminars - Pastor Kris Di Leo (949) 661-4991 ext 136
Counseling Assistance - Pastor Kris Di Leo (949) 661-4991 ext 136
12-Step Program Connection - Virginia Van Ness (949) 292-2831
Woman to Woman Mentoring - Kris Di Leo (949) 661-4991 ext. 136
Post Abortion Ministry - Karen De Maio Machos (949) 218-4801
Art Expression - Cheryl Kron (949) 283-2213
For any further questions, please contact:
Pastor Kris Di Leo (949) 661-4991 x136 or Email