And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. – Colossians 3:17

Are you ready to take your next step in missional living? Are you ready to DO something? Here are some ways to get involved – click on the project and learn more.

STAMP COLLECTION
If you receive mail to your house, you have money to donate to missions! All you need to do is trim (1/4″ inch around) postage stamps on your mail and donate them to Alliance Women. They will package and send them to an organization that sells them to collectors. The money is used to purchase teaching materials.
Contact: Kirk Lithander 

DRESS A GIRL
“Dress A Girl” delivers dresses and hope to girls at risk all around the world. This ministry aims to restore a sense of worth to vulnerable girls living in extreme poverty. Slipping the dress over a girl’s ragged clothing and telling her God loves her can give her a new feeling of self-worth and dignity. Knowing her dress has been prayed over and made especially for her can be life-changing. Anyone can participate, as making the simple dresses involves sewing, cutting, ironing, packing, and praying over each dress.
Contact: Kat Roeser

BANDAGES FOR BONGOLO HOSPITAL
For over a decade, we’ve partnered with Bongolo Hospital to provide physical and spiritual healing to thousands of people, and to train African doctors to become surgeons. One of their most critical needs is rolled sheet bandages. The bandages are made by rolling strips of used bed sheets, torn into various lengths and widths, sewn end-to-end and wrapped in rolls of 2-4 inches in diameter. 
Contact: Kirk Lithander 

HELP US READ DAYTON
Each Saturday a class is hosted at Fairhaven for Spanish-speaking people to learn English. You don’t have to be a teacher, just be able to speak and read English. This is a great way to share the hope of Jesus with someone through English conversation.
Contact: Help Us Read Dayton or call 937-433-1669

REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT NETWORK 
The nations are coming to our neighborhoods. Refugee and Immigrant Network (RAIN) is a ministry dedicating to equipping the local church to come alongside refugees in our community. People from hard-to-reach countries are in Dayton, and this is a great opportunity to share the hope in Jesus to all the ends of the earth without leaving Ohio.
Contact: Kirk Lithander

THRIVE TOGETHER
Thrive is a holistic approach towards addressing poverty. Participants learn new skills, get helpful info and support, and receive encouragement through community. They are looking for adults to commit to investing in a participant’s life and be part of the Thrive Family. 
Contact: Lisa Magoffin

CARE PORTAL
Care Portal connects us with children and families in crisis so we can respond to their needs in real time. To best assist with the most urgent needs, we focus on providing beds/bedding and assisting with rent/utility payments. Care Portal also allows us to meet the needs of families within our congregation, such as meals or help with household chores after surgery.
Contact: Lisa Magoffin

FEEDING FRIENDS FOOD PANTRY
We partner with other local churches to help provide a food pantry in Kettering at 5737 Bigger Road. You can help pack boxes or distribute food. This is a great opportunity for a small group to do together. Have fun serving our community and making someone’s day.
Contact: Elva Blatt

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE
The number one need in Montgomery County is the bedding. Sleep in Heavenly Peace organizes local bed-build events, where anyone can help make a bed change someone’s life through a good night’s sleep. Visit their website for upcoming building events and more information.

HANNAH’S TREASURE CHEST
They enrich the lives of children by providing clothing, books, safety equipment and hygiene items including diapers. There are a variety of ways you can get involved.

ISAIAH 1:17 HOUSE
This ministry is changing the experience of children as they are traumatically removed from their families. Isaiah 1:17 House provides a comforting, safe home with friendly and loving volunteers who provide clean clothes, smiles, toys, and snuggly blankets while children await foster care placement. Fairhaven is partnering with them to help build their first house in Dayton.