About 35% of the students attending JOHNSVILLE ELEMENTARY in Blaine, MN, qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch. Therefore, this is a community that can benefit from extra support and encouragement. Our vision for this ministry is to build relationships with staff, students, and families in our community that will allow us to share the love of Christ.

Family of Christ Involvement Opportunities:

(this list is open to change as we become aware of specific needs)

• Provide a Conference Day meal for staff during the evening conferences either once or twice per school year
• Provide $20 gift cards to Cub, Walmart, and Speedway, (gas only). Jean King, (School Social Worker), communicates with families who are in need of groceries, basic needs, such as diapers, or gas. The amount of money allowed by Family of Christ to be given is approximately $60 per month for 9 or 10 months.  
• Volunteer opportunities to tutor students
• Help with weeding/caring for gardens on the school grounds
• Assist with Savannah’s Story; a weekend backpack of food for students in need
• Classroom volunteer, the requirement is to complete the ISD #11 Volunteer Application Form and Background Check, which is available online. CLICK HERE
• Holiday help with funding to support two families. Jean King will be the contact between Family of Christ and families ($250-$300 per family)
• Writing a personal note of encouragement to staff or students (Perhaps attach a gift card to staff members to purchase school supplies not covered in the budget or a $5-10 coffee card, rather than providing a meal at conference times)
• Sewing face masks for students
• Have a church drive for specific clothing items to be donated to families in need

At this Covid 19 time, volunteer services are limited to outside the school building. We have at least one family’s request for tutoring their 5th grade son in math. This can take place at the Johnsville Library Branch, which is directly across the street from the school.

For more information please contact

Anissa Dickerson

dickerson3@comcast.net

Amy Carmichael,

emmamax2111@gmail.com

763-245-0900

Our Near Mission is TRINITY FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL which provides a Christ-based education for children from age 3 through eighth grade. Located in south Minneapolis, this school is in the heart of the community affected by the recent riots and unrest after the death of George Floyd on May 25. With assistance from Family of Christ and several other LCMS churches, Trinity First School responded by hosting two “Love Our City” Events in June to bless the neighborhood with prayer, conversations, and essential products including food, personal care items, and cleaning supplies.

The school’s ministry philosophy is holistic—they work on equipping all members of the family in all areas of life, not just students in the classroom. Many of the families who send their children to the School are unchurched, uniquely locating the school to share Christ in the school setting.

Family of Christ Involvement Opportunities

• Helping in the classroom
• Tutoring students;
• Volunteering at Fall Festival & Community Education Fair
• Helping with parent education nights
• Participating in Family of Christ-organized events like workdays, folding and stuffing newsletters, and providing needed materials from the SCHOOL'S WISH LIST.

To volunteer at the school during the school day, contact Anna VanVleet, the school’s Ministry Support Coordinator, at avanvleet@trinityfirst.org or 612-314-6773. To support Family of Christ-organized events or for more information, please contact Pete Mumford at pmumf94@gmail.com or 763-229-9792.

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