Mission & Service
Being God’s Hands
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, was a stranger and you welcomed me. ~ Matthew 25: 35-36.
Kirkland Elementary Partnership
Lakeside UMC will become good Samaritans to the teachers, students, and families of Kirkland Elementary, helping them thrive socially and economically and impacting students’ future learning potential.
Blessings Box/Free Library
Located on 66th Street in front of the Church, this little box supports the homeless, the neighborhood and anyone experiencing food insecurity. Church and neighborhood volunteers stock the box weekly. Non- perishable food items and book donations to the Blessings Box are appreciated at any time.
Helping Hands Fund
The Helping Hands Fund, is an outreach of Lakeside United Methodist Church. It combines ministry and mission by offering short-term assistance to help those with short-term crisis and unexpected needs who are unable to find other means of support. Gifts are received from special offerings during communion in worship and other specified donations. Congregation members and those beyond the congregation are eligible to receive funds.
Valentines for Blankets (Jan & Feb)
We encorage people to Purchase a Valentine supports the Church World Service (CWS) Blanket Program. Blankets are distributed to people in the U.S. and around the world as a kind and loving response to someone facing a difficult time. Valentines are $5.00 each and can be purchased from Church World Services or by contacting the church office.
Circle of Care/Pearl’s Hope (May)
Circle of Care is a faith-based agency providing foster care and prevention services throughout the state of Oklahoma. We collect diapers, baby clothing and other needed baby items to support their programs. Donations can be dropped off at the Church.
Call the Church office for times.
Prison Fellowship Angel Tree (Nov-Dec)
This Prison Fellowship Angel Tree is a bridge between an incarcerated parent and their children.
Gifts are purchased on behalf of the parent as an extension of their love for their child.
Acting on the parents’ behalf we might be opening a door and may help in healing a strained relationship for the children. If you are interested in being a buyer or deliverer contact Susan Parker, 405.740.7987.
Skyline Food and Clothing Drive (Jul)
Skyline is on a mission to service those living in the shadows of our community by bridging the gaps in their resources with kindness and respect. Food and clothing donations can be dropped off at the Church during March.
Call the Church office for times.
Warm Fuzzies (Mar & Oct)
We collect new and gently used stuff animals to donate to the Oklahoma City Police Department to provide to children and adults in traumatic situations to keep as their own. The Warm Fuzzies are blessed and presented to the Police Department. If you would like to donate a stuffed animal, contact Patti Koch 405.730.6611.
Back to School Bash (Fall)
A community cookout.
Truck or Treat
A community event with games and goodies.
Cookies for Kairos (Spring & Fall)
Volunteers donate funds, dough and bake cookies. John then takes dozens of cookies to the Joseph Harp Correctional Center in Lexington providing a tangible expression of God’s love during their Love, Love, Listen, Listen Prison ministry. Donations for cookie dough are appreciated.
Reading Buddies at Kirkland Elementary (Oct – May)
Volunteers work with students 30 minutes to an hour each week to help improve reading skills. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Susan Parker, 405.740.7987.
Easter Egg Hunt
A community event the Saturday before Easter.