Mellingers Evangelical Lutheran Church
Social Ministry
Our Social Ministry Committee holds many events in support of both our church family and the community.
All are invited to help with their worthwhile commitments.
As of Monday November 10, 2025 the following event dates were discussed for the remainder of 2025 and a couple upcoming in 2026, these dates could be subject to change.
Take a few moments to review the event information and add the date to your calendar if you would like to join us.
Discussed Dates & Events for 2025 & 2026:
Saturday November 15: Delivery of Fruit baskets and plants to our Shut-in members.
Sunday December 7: Hanging of the Greens
Decorating the church for the upcoming Christmas season. There will also be a lunch served afterwards.
December: Christmas gifts for EASS
Gathering of gifts until December 14th to be picked up by EASS for children in the community.
December 9: Christmas Party for SM Members
Members of the committee will meet at the Lincoln House.
No meetings scheduled for the months of
January and February 2026
Monday March 9, 2026: Committee Meeting
Saturday March 21, 2026: Details will be confirmed at a closer time for the delivery of fruit baskets or plants to Shut-in Members.
Lenten Service: 7:00 pm March 25th for Mellingers to host Lenten service during the Lenten Cluster services.
Sunday May 3, 2026: Spring Fling Event
Menu details will be discussed at March's Meeting.
Currently the theme will be "Happy Birthday USA", 2026 is the 250th of the signing of the Declaration of Independance (United States Semi Quincentennial). Entertainment will be Raven Ridge.
Sunday May 10, 2026: Mother's Day service
Candy bars distributed to Mothers in the congregation.
Sunday June 21, 2026: Father's Day service
Candy bars distributed to Fathers in the congregation.
Sunday June 21 or 25, 2026 (finale date to be determined): Church in the Park combined service with Faith United Church in Denver.
July 2026:
We will collect food for Ephrata Area Social Services
Lutheran World Relief Collection
Social Ministry would like to thank everyone for donations to Lutheran World Relief. Thanks to you, we were able to supply School Kits, Personal Care Kits and Quilts for those in need.
It seems that each year the need for these items increases due to natural disasters or war.
Our prayer is that God will lead you to continue to help us help others. Each year supply costs increase and we do everything we can to make our dollars stretch to the max.
Social Ministry collects for LWR year round and if you would like to help shop for items, please see a Social Ministry member for a list of supplies.
Thank you and God bless.