First Fruits Ministry: Clothes Closet & Food Donations

Beginning on Sunday, September 3, 2023 the people of Beautiful Savior rededicated themselves to the First Fruits Ministry. To assist those in need, we collect clothing, clean and in good repair, and non perishable food items. These monthly drives will combine the reopening of the church clothes closet and the ongoing food collection drives.

Honor the Lord from your wealth and from the first fruits of all your crops.

Proverbs 3:9

Donations received in Welcome Center on First Sunday of Month:

• Look for the Food cart and clothes rack by Pastors Pictures & Chapel

• Donate: clothing, new or clean and in good repair, non-perishable food items, toiletries. 

• November & December Donations will be specific for the holiday seasons and will Include more specific requests than the other 10 First Fruits collection months.

• During the week bring items to clothes closet, food cart in lower level by washrooms

• Goods are delivered on the Wednesday following the first Sunday by our drivers  

• Financial donations can be made through Matthew 25 fund

Anticipated Food Needs Include:

• Easy Warm & Serve Meal Options

  • canned chili/stew

  • canned ravioli/spaghetti

  • mac & cheese boxes

  • hamburger helper

• Peanut Butter (14-16 oz)

• Granola

• Granola/Fruit Bars

• Canned Meat-Tuna etc. (5-15 oz)

• Baby Food & Formula

Clothing (all in good repair) and Toiletry Needs Include: Men's pants and children's clothing especially needed

• Coats

• Shirts & Blouses

• Pants

• Sweaters

• Suits

• Shoes

• New Socks & Gloves

• New Underwear (children & adult)

• Diapers & Wipes

Special Considerations and Collections (contact a member of the Outreach Team to schedule drop-off/pick-up times):

• Frozen Meats, Vegetables and Fruits

• Household Appliances (refrigerators, ranges, toasters, microwaves, etc.)

• Kitchenware (pots and pans, silverware, etc.)

• Books

• Suitcases

• Bedding & Towels

The First Fruits Ministry Team includes: Dave Livelsberger, Steve Wagner, Bob Kohler and Pr. Philip Hemke. If you would like to get in touch with a member of the team, contact the church office at (248) 646-5041 or office@bslcmi.org.