Current Social Ministries
Social Ministry -March
Bible Study
Social Ministry -March
For Social Ministry in March, Mt. Calvary is adopting a family in great need of help referred to us by Susan Edwards, Assistant Principal at Lake Intermediate School. There are two brothers, one in 6th grade and the other in 7th grade. The boys have an older sister who is 24 years old and completing her final semester at CSUF. Their mother passed away in 2024 and the father has not been in contact with the children in quite some time. The brothers are currently staying with family friends and their sister lives in a rented room.
She is trying to find some stability and figure out a way to take care of her younger brothers by providing appropriate shelter and basic needs. Social Services and other agencies are attempting to get financial help for the family so the siblings can all live together.Gift card donations are much appreciated. Please pick up a flyer on the table in the narthex for more information and a list of suggested gift cards to donate. Thanks for your support.
Women's Ministry
Bible Study
Social Ministry -March
The Women’s Ministry is a group of women from our congregation who meet on the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 A.M. in the fellowship hall, to listen to inspirational messages, to pray together, and to plan activities and perform services which support the life of the church and our community. All women at Mt. Calvary are welcome to join us.
The Women’s Ministry is providing Care Kits for our neighbors in the community who are unhoused, unsheltered and food insecure. Each Care Kit contains facial tissue, wipes, hand sanitizer, granola bars, fruit snacks, trail mix, disposable trash bag, a pair of socks, a water bottle, and a Christian message of love, hope, and encouragement. These Care Kits are available to the congregation at no cost for pick up in the Narthex on Sunday mornings to distribute to individuals they meet in the community. These Care Kits, as well as meals for Judy’s Kitchen, are funded by a grant from the Pacifica Synod.
Bible Study
Bible Study
Bible Study
A Weekly Bible study is held every Wednesday at 2pm in Pastor Carole’s office. Come and hear the Scripture readings for the upcoming week, read a short commentary and discuss! This is a wonderful small group ministry and is a great way to deepen your faith and relationship with the Holy One! If you would like to deepen your faith life and connect with our beloved community, this is a great place to do it. Come and spend time together sharing and studying the Word of God. All are welcomed; no previous Bible Study experience necessary!
Mt Calvary Lutheran Church Social Ministries
SOCIAL MINISTRY 2025
Month Dates Organization
Activity Description
On-going - Mt. Calvary Good Samaritan Fund
Mt. Calvary has an ongoing ministry seeking donations of gift cards for our Good Samaritan Fund. Gift cards to grocery store, places to eat and bus passes are the greatest need. The love share and compassion shown for the people who come to Mt. Calvary for help is deeply appreciated.
March All Month Adopt a family
Adopt a family in great needi of help through the Lake Intermediate School in the Garden Grove. Gift card donations are much appreciated.
April 4/19/25 Judy’s Kitchen
Prepare and serve meals for individuals who are experiencing food insecurity
May All Month Summer Harvest
Donations of non-perishable food items
June All Month Summer Harvest
Donations of school supplies to Summer Harvest
July All Month ELCA Good Gifts
Donations of money to purchase chicks and piglets
Past Social Ministries
February 2025 Ministry
February 2025 Ministry
February 2025 Ministry
In February, Mt. Calvary donated board games and card games appropriate for youth ages 12-17 to the Casa Youth Shelter. Thanks to all who donated games; they were deeply appreciated.
January 2025 Ministry
February 2025 Ministry
February 2025 Ministry
Thanks to all who donated gift cards to
The Good Samaritan Fund in January. The love shared and compassion shown through the donations of gift cards to grocery store, places to eat and bus passes for the people who come to Mt. Calvary for help is deeply appreciated.
December 2024 Ministry
February 2025 Ministry
December 2024 Ministry
Mt. Calvary’s Toy Drive for Lutheran Border Concerns Ministry was a great success! A sleigh full of dolls, trucks, games, crafts, books, and stuffed animals were delivered to LBCM on 12/23/24. So many children will have a big smile on their faces because of your kindness and generosity! Thank you so much and Happy New Year!
Social Ministries Sept - Nov '24
September Ministry
September Ministry
September Ministry
God’s Work. Our Hands." Sunday was on September 8th. On this day, congregations of the ELCA joined together for an annual day of service. This year, we also celebrate 50 years of ELCA World Hunger. In commemoration of this milestone, Mount Calvary focused our day of service on alleviating hunger in our community. On September 8, we gathered after the Sunday service to make sandwiches and pack “brown bag” lunches for the 67 residents of the Ascent Apartments in Buena Park. This permanent support housing for formerly homeless individuals aids the residents in their journey towards a new life. Thank you so much to all those who stayed after the worship service on September 8 to make the sandwiches and pack the lunches which were taken to our food insecure neighbors at the Ascent Apartments on September 9th by Tom and Kay Fielder. Thank you to Kathy Cryer who baked 150 cookies that were included in the lunches
October Ministry
September Ministry
September Ministry
Mt. Calvary donated food and served at Judy’s Kitchen to people in our community who are experiencing food insecurity. Food for the meal was organized by the Women’s Ministry group and partially funded through our Matthew 25 Grant. About 158 meals consisting of spaghetti & meatballs, salad, rolls, dessert, and beverages were served with the spirit of compassion and generosity provided a hearty meal to many folks in our community who are experiencing food insecurity. They expressed their gratitude in words of thanks, smiles of appreciation and full tummies!
November Ministry
September Ministry
November Ministry
The Women’s Ministry made this Thanksgiving special for the residents of the Ascent Apartments in Buena Park. Mt. Calvary donations from the their Silent Auction provided a lot of joy in the form of pies for the resident to enjoy. On Tuesday, November 19th, ten pies were delivered to the Ascent Apartments for their Thanksgiving event. Ascent Apartments provides support housing for formerly homeless individuals aids the residents in their journey towards a new life. Many of the residents are food insecure and events like this Thanksgiving meal helps them with food and, in addition, fellowship with their neighbors in the complex. The staff and residents weere truly appreciated of the donation.
Social Ministries Apr - Aug 2024
APRIL SOCIAL MINISTRY
MAY - JULY SOCIAL MINISTRY
MAY - JULY SOCIAL MINISTRY
MT. CALVARY DONATED FOOD AND SERVED MEALS AT JUDY’S KITCHEN ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH AT JUDY"S KITCHEN. The menu was lasagna, salad, rolls, dessert, and beverages. About 120 meals were served by our volunteers to folks in our community who are experiencing food insecurity who expressed their gratitude in words of thanks, smiles of appreciation and full tummies!
On Sunday, April 14, 202 Blankets and water bottles were also donated for the families attending a southern California border ecumenical worship service conducted by Border Church as part of the ECLA’s AMMPARO (accompanying migrant minors with protection, advocacy, representation, and opportunities) ministry. it gathers migrants for an ecumenical worship service the second Sunday of each month at the border walls that separate the United States and Mexico.
MAY - JULY SOCIAL MINISTRY
MAY - JULY SOCIAL MINISTRY
MAY - JULY SOCIAL MINISTRY
For May thru July, the Women’s Ministry group asked for donations to make Literacy Kits for United Way at the annual tea and luncheon. Each Literacy Kit contained a book, pencils, an eraser, colored pencils/crayons, an activity book, and notebook paper. Items were assembled in a drawstring bag and the United Way distributed the kits to students in Title 1 schools throughout Orange County.
Fifty literacy kits filled with donations from the Women’s Ministry Annual Spring Tea were assembled on July 13th by the women of Mt. Calvary and delivered to the United Way – OC. in Irvine on July 16th. Each kit has a Kdg. - 3rd grade reading book, a stuffed reading buddy, an activity book, stickers, a sensory toy, crayons, colored pencils, pencils, an eraser, and a notebook.
AUGUST SOCIAL MINISTRY
MAY - JULY SOCIAL MINISTRY
AUGUST SOCIAL MINISTRY
For August, Mt. Calvary sponsored our Lutheran Bible camps - El Camino Pines, a year-round camp, hosting weekend retreats, Outdoor School and summer and winter camps, and Luther Glen Farm, where kids have the opportunity to grow their connection between the earth, people and their food, share the abundance nature provides, and learn to appreciate and care for the environment, plants, and animals.
Social Ministries Jan - Mar 2024
JANUARY SOCIAL MINISTRY
FEBRUARY SOCIAL MINISTRY
FEBRUARY SOCIAL MINISTRY
In January, our Social Ministry Challenge was to accept donations in order to reimburse Classics for the baking ingredients they provided for a scone-baking class taught by the manager and baker from Classics to the women at Precious Life Shelter. Mt. Calvary contributed the babysitters. The women from Precious Life learned a new skill and were able to share quality time together. The scones were then served to the guests who attended a Precious Life Shelter Open House.
FEBRUARY SOCIAL MINISTRY
FEBRUARY SOCIAL MINISTRY
FEBRUARY SOCIAL MINISTRY
In February, our Social Ministry Challenge was to accept donations of basic wound care supplies that were distributed by Wound Walk OC, a non-profit that tends to the wounds of the unsheltered in Orange County with compassion and kindness. These items will bring much needed relief to individuals who are unhoused in our community. Your compassion and generosity is much appreciated by those who are in need of healing. Thanks to everyone who donated these basic wound care supplies
MARCH SOCIAL MINISTRY
FEBRUARY SOCIAL MINISTRY
MARCH SOCIAL MINISTRY
In March, Mt. Calvary has donated Easter candy and snacks to Lutheran social services so parents will be able to make Easter basket for their children. Easter candy and snacks were also sent to Central City Lutheran Mission through Amazon and will be distributed to children there along with donations of Easter shoes. As they celebrate Easter and the risen Christ with their children. Your kindness and your generosity is a blessing to so many!