Would you like to particpate in Missions?  Here is a comprehensive list of current and upcoming Missions.

Cross-Lines - Prepare and serve breakfast to the working poor and the homeless in Kansas City, Kansas at Cross-Lines.  Prepare sack lunches for distribution to the working poor.  Frequency of event - each month that has 5 Saturdays, we serve on the 5th Saturday.  In 2011, this is in January, April, July, October & December.  Organizer - Carol Zimmerman.

Neighbor to Neighbor - Prepare and serve dinner to the poor/homeless in Kansas City, Missouri at Revolution Church.  Frequency of event - the 1st Tuesday of each month.   Organizer - varies by month.

Missions Fundraiser Breakfast - Prepare and serve breakfast before church for donations to fund Mission events throughout year.  Tentatively scheduled in April.  Organizer - Tonya Pearson

Birthday Bag Collection - Collect items for birthday party in a bag for the Gardner Multi-Service Center.  Contents include cake mix, frosting, candles, plates, napkins, forks.  Frequency of event - once per year, scheduled for June, 2011.  Organizer - Carol Zimmerman

Multi Service Center (MSC) - Perform collections as needs are expressed by the Gardner Multi-Service Center - includes food/clothing/paper products.  Frequency - throughout year - scheduled for 2011:  Install shelving at MSC  in March, Food/Clothing in March, Back to School Supply Drive in July.  Organizer - Carol Zimmerman.

Extreme Home Makeover - Select 1-2 houses with great needs in Gardner in conjunction with the MSC.  Locations TBD, but targeting June for home/yard repair.  Organizer - Brad Wheeler.

FirstLight Activity Fund at GEHS - Provide a financial fund at the High School for students who need assistance with tuition, school lunches, and extra-curricular activities.  Fundraising for this account will begin in May through a Penny War and contest to pie a paid member of FL staff in the face!  Organizer - TBD.

The Prom Project-  Providing Prom/formal dresses, accessories, jewelry, shoes, makeup, etc free of charge to high school females without proof of need.  Scheduled Spring 2012.  Accepting donations in all sizes- especially sizes 14+.  Organizer- Tonya Vernon

Bishop's Round-up for Hunger - Collections by the Kansas East Conference that benefit agencies in Kansas, Haiti and Mexico.  Collections include food, health kits, school kits, etc. and are delivered to a site in Lawrence mid-November.  Frequency - once per year.  Organizer - Karen Windes.

Mayor's Christmas for Children - 'Adopt' children whose families meet certain income guidelines and purchase new gifts for Christmas.  Gifts include clothing, shoes, coats and toys and are due by mid-December for distribution to the families.  Frequency - once per year in late November/early December.  Organizer - Carol Zimmerman & Karen Windes.

Christmas Cookie Giveaway - Donate baked cookies at the Christmas Eve services to repackage and distribute to those that have to work on Christmas.  Frequency - one per year at Christmas Eve Eve and Christmas Eve services.  Organizer - TBD