Service Opportunities

In Gardiner Park, the third Sunday of each month, we host a Community Meal & Worship Service. This event is free and open to anyone who wishes to join us in fellowship. Local churches, individuals or businesses often partner with us to provide and serve a delicious meal. 

The Glory House is home to a food pantry that strives to meet the needs of our community. We are always in need of donations to fill our shelves with nonperishable food items and basic hygiene supplies. See our downloads section at bottom of page for printable list.

We are always in need of volunteers to come assist with upkeep and renovations at the Glory House. Since the house was vacant for 7 years, we still have lots up projects to complete. We also have a new building coming our way soon that will need lots of love.

Each spring and summer, we host a Vacation Bible School for ages 5-14. This five-day event features Bible study, crafts, music and recreation along with breakfast and lunch. Teachers, team leaders, kitchen assistance, food and supply donations are just a few ways to help out.

Every July, we partner with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to host a five-day sports camp for ages 5-14. The camp features sessions on football, cheerleading, basketball, soccer and more. FCA takes are of the sports, but we always need kitchen helpers and team leaders.

The first Saturday in August is our annual Back-to-School Bash. Volunteers give out school supplies to area children and we have fun games to play. We would love for your church or business to host a school-supply drive to assist with giving our area students a great start to a new school year.

Following each Community Meal & Worship, we try to deliver plates to our neighbors who can't make it out for the meal. Come volunteer with our meal delivery and be a huge blessing to our neighbors. 

If your church or school group is learning about missions and service, the Glory House is a great place to provide children with service opportunities. Give us a call to schedule your group's service project. We have lots of ideas!

We have several opportunities for major construction and renovation projects within the Glory House neighborhood and ministry. Painting, electrical, plumbing and carpentry are just a few areas of needed assistance.

When the weather starts to cool, that means it's time for movie nights. The community is invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy freshly popped popcorn and a family, friendly movie on the front yard of our home.

Our annual Christmas Store is an opportunity for families referred to us by local agencies to come shop for Christmas gifts for their children. We always need helpers to donate, wrap presents and sort donations for this very  special store.

Local business partnerships are hugely important to us. Donated supplies, services and funds help us meet so many needs. Canned food drives and Christmas toy drives are always welcomed to help give back to the community.

October is time for our annual Fall Festival. The event features carnival games and food and is a community-wide event that is free to the public.

In partnership with Laurel First United Methodist Church, the annual community-wide Easter Egg Hunt and barbecue is a fun, family event in Gardiner Park.

Prior to every event, volunteers hit the streets to pass out flyers about upcoming events. We would love for you to join us as we spread the word about our events and spread the love of Jesus.

We love when high school and college students join our team as they complete service hours for scholarships, internships and clubs. If you need hours, give us a shout and we can find a place of service for you or a group of friends.

One of the most important things that you can do for our ministry us remember is in prayer. We appreciate your prayers and know the Lord will continue to bless.

Thanks to a group of local high school students, the Glory House is home to a Little Free Library. Book donations are always greatly appreciated.