Outreach Ministries
Outreach Ministries at Little Prairie vary from inviting people to join our community to going out into the world to live our mission.
Jesus said, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:19-20.
Jesus said, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:19-20.
Apple Gleaning at Nelson's Apple Farm to share with our local food shelf.
Beyond our Doors
At Little Prairie we are passionate about partnering with our community to be the 'hands and feet of Jesus'. Seeking God's kingdom for everyone in our community.
Ruth's House - Little Prairie has begun connecting with Ruth's House, a women's shelter located in Faribault, in collecting donations and offering support in maintenance issues when needed. Weekly we list the needs of Ruth's House in our bulletin. Garden of Eatin' - As we harvest our garden’s, the Outreach Committee will be accepting surplus produce to share with the church community. As you harvest your garden, consider putting aside some produce to donate to this project! Adopt a Highway- Little Prairie has adopted the Co Rd 8 from Co Rd 3 to Bagley. Throughout the year, we recruit crews to help keep our community clean by doing ditch clean up along this road. 
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Beyond our Community
Wacky Wednesday Fund Drive - Little Prairie is accepting donations for a children's ministry in rural Kentucky at Wacky Wednesday program connected to the Red Bird Mission. Checks should be made out to Little Prairie UMC
The Mary Helen Church in Southeaster Kentucky has sponsored a weekly Wacky Wednesday Program children and youth reaching 70-80 children weekly. The program serves at risk children, many from broken and materially poor homes, in a rural Appalachian area hit hard by a shifting economy. The program includes a healthy meal, crafts, games and Bible lessons. Midwest Distribution Center Service Trip – The Outreach Committee will be taking a mission trip to the Midwest Mission Distribution Center in Chatham, IL in Spring 2015. The MMDC is a UMC ministry that prepares emergency response kits for disaster relief nationally and internationally. If you are interested in learning more about this this service opportunity, contact John Streiff, Outreach Committee Chair. |
Beyond our Borders
Embracing our 'connectional' United Methodist Church denomination, Little Prairie regularly prays for world issues and is in process of considering our place of service in world missionary efforts.
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