Outreach Night
Every Thursday at Hope
The mission of Lutheran Church of Hope’s Outreach Night is to open our doors to people of all backgrounds – regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey – to show the love of Jesus Christ and provide access to a variety of necessary essentials to sustain, grow and succeed in life. Outreach Night is an opportunity to serve our neighbors as they get to know and grow with Jesus Christ.
Each week, Hope will serve a nutritious, family-style meal free of charge. Everyone – singles, couples, families – are invited to come as they are. There will be opportunities to “shop” in the gym (each family receives one ticket to shop) for either clothes, food or other essentials.
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What goes on during the evening?
5:00 – 6:15 pm Meal served in The Bridge
5:15 – 6:30 pm Shopping in the gym (each family receives a ticket to shop)
6:30 – 7:30 pm Worship in the Worship Center (ages 18 and up)
6:30 – 7:30 pm Bible Study in the Large Rehearsal Room (Latino)
6:30 – 8:30 pm The Landing (program for teens who face struggles)
6:30 – 8:30 pm Celebration Station (a program for kids 5-12 who are
struggling with a hurt or other difficulties in their life)
6:30 – 9:00 pm GraceSpace Healing Prayer Service in The Well
7:30 – 8:30 pm Re:vive young adult worship in the Chapel
7:30 – 8:30 pm Support and recovery groups for youth/adults
Childcare is available starting at 6:30 pm for those attending programming.
For more information, please email care@hopewdm.org.
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Donation List for Outreach Night
Donations will be accepted starting Wednesday evenings from 5:00-9:00 pm and then on Thursdays 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
at the circle drive at Hope West Des Moines. Blue containers are placed conveniently at the entrances
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1st & 3rd Thursdays - Clothes donations:
- Donate items that your family would currently wear!
- Clean gently used or new in-season clothes.
- Clothes for adults, children & babies.
- Shoes & purses
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2nd & 4th Thursdays - Food donation:
Donate non-perishable items; food that you would choose for your family. Check for expiration dates.
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Suggested list:
- Baby formula and cereal
- Canned fruits or vegetables
- Canned meals (stews, hash, chili, ravioli)
- Canned meats or fish
- Canned spaghetti sauce (no glass jars)
- Canned soups (including ready-to-eat)
- Cereal - cold/hot
- Dry pasta
- Hamburger or Tuna Helpers
- Juice (no glass jars)
- Peanut butter
- Plain white rice
- Saltines & other crackers
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5th Thursdays:
We will collect laundry detergent, dish soap, toilet paper, kleenex, paper towels.
Monthly EXTRA collections (in addition to the clothing & food):
January: New, unopened packages of children's or adult underwear, T-shirts & socks
February: New or gently used family games, cards or puzzles
March: New, unopened toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss
Volunteer Opportunities for Outreach Night
Every Thursday Night: Sign up here
General Volunteer needs
8:00 – 9:30 am Receive donations
9:00 am – noon Sort & set-up
1:00 - 4:00 pm Sort & set up
Gym
4:30 - 6:30 pm Hosts
6:30 – 7:30 pm Clean-up
The Bridge
4:00 – 5:15 pm Set-up
4:45 – 6:30 pm Table hosts
5:00 – 6:30 pm Greeters
Kitchen
3:00 – 5:00 pm Cook/Prepare
5:00 – 6:30 pm Serve the meal
6:30 – 7:30 pm Clean-up
Spanish Interpreters & Bus Drivers (with CDL & chauffer's license) are needed throughout the evening.
