Committees & Ministries & Missions

began as a tiny idea for doing Acts of Kindness for folks in our church and our community. It started to take shape with input from Dottie Summerlin’s Day of
Kindness mission and gained momentum as the pandemic struck. With the cancelling of in-person church services (due to Covid-19) it unveiled a need to find new ways to
spread joy and evolved into a formal mission at the suggestion of Jon Secaur.
The first Smile Team event was a “drive-thru” held in the church parking lot on
November 14, 2020. We collected (1) food donations for the 4 C’s; (2) hats, gloves,
mittens, scarves, and masks for the Mitten Tree; and (3) Blessing Bags (kits filled with
personal care items) for Family and Community Services. We were excited to be able to hold this event to collect items for these organizations in a safe, socially distanced
manner. Many within our church and others who donated items were provided with a
free hot dog lunch to express our gratitude for their gifts.
The original members of the Smile Team were Becky Tipton, Chair; Dottie Summerlin, Sandi Kossick, Carolin Newell, and Pat Hoskin. We joyfully welcomed our newest
members Kathy Hughes and Marcia Page. Plans are underway for future projects and
events designed to spread joy, love, and plenty of smiles to members of our church, our community, and our world! If you are interested in participating with the Smile Team events, or have a suggestion to offer, please contact Becky Tipton, Chair at: (216) 870-7039. Let’s spread more smiles!

provides meals on the weekends, all year, to food insecure families of Crestwood Local Schools.
Contact: Liz & Paul Meeker
Email: [email protected]

that was originally held under the direction of Nancy Tafel has resumed, and is now under the leadership of Lynn Kelley, and with the assistance Nancy Tafel. The new location is at St. Joseph School Building (11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua, Oh 44255) and currently runs quarterly. We provide FREE CLOTHING to families in need! You do not need to be a resident, there is no limit to the amount of clothing you take, and there are NO questions asked! Literally, anyone and everyone is welcome to stop by! The next Free Clothing Giveaway will be on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 9am -12pm. (The new schedule for 2023 will be posted as soon as it becomes available).

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Lynn Kelley (330) 990-8912.

collects mittens, gloves, hats, headbands and scarves for local children and teens during the month of November to assist economically challenged families. We welcome both homemade and store-bought items which then delivered to the 4-C’s (Crestwood Coalition for Community Care) for distribution. The Mitten Tree started in 2012 and a tree was put up in the Fellowship Hall for items to be hung. In 2018, we began hanging the items on a line within the sanctuary and it was met with great success. It was fun to watch the progress through November as more and more items were added. This is a project that can be worked on throughout the year (especially if you are a knitter or crocheter!) and donate your items in November. If you have any questions or would like to help participate:
Contact: Sandi Kossick
Email: [email protected]

(resuming in January) is a FREE meal open to all residents in Mantua, Hiram, Garrettsville and surrounding areas. The community is invited to come eat and enjoy some fellowship. This meal is from 5-6:30pm the last Thursday of each month from January - October. Donations are accepted.
Contact: Carolin Newell
330-606-7125

invites you to help provide handmade shawls as an expression of MCCC's love and support to people in our church and community. They are given at times of sorrow, sickness, stress, or celebration.
Contact: Diane Johnson
Email: [email protected]

SUSPENDED during COVID-19 Pandemic

is a mission to families with preschool aged children. For one hour each week these young students, accompanied by their parents or guardians, share music and movement as we dance to songs that teach. Music is followed by two stories and two related craft projects.
Contact: Pam Auble
Email: [email protected]