Ministries & Missions
Prayer Ministries
Prayer is an essential part of Christian life. Our prayer chain prays regularly for the needs of our congregation and our world. Our Prayer Partner Team gathers after Sunday Worship to host prayer time with those interested.
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Women's Group - "WWI"
The women of TOL gather for monthly devotions and fellowship, outings and local mission work.
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Sandwich Ministry
Each week TOL sends sandwiches to Friends of Night People, a not-for-profit organization that helps the poor, homeless and destitute in Buffalo, New York. FoNP provides food, clothing, medical care, counseling and hope to those in need.
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Lutheran Youth WNY
TOL's youth are invited to participate in Lutheran Youth WNY. Lutheran Youth WNY is a youth ministry program and resource for 6-12 grade youth, and a resource for ELCA Lutheran churches in the Buffalo-Niagara region of Western New York. See what we are all about, and what guides our ministry by clicking here.
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Media Ministry
A dedicated team of volunteers who tend to our technological needs.
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Visitation Ministry
Our congregation is blessed to have a team of Eucharistic Ministers who visit our home-bound friends and members.
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Opportunities to Serve!
Spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our community and the world...
- Local Mission Projects
- Friends of Night People
- Prayer Shawl Ministry
- World Relief Quilter's Group
- Operation Christmas Child
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We Support the ELCA's Global Missions
Our congregation supports ELCA's global missions by raising funds to support missionaries overseas.
Our congregation has taken part in other ELCA Global Mission projects such as ELCA's Good Gifts Program. TOL regularly supports the "Barnyard Mission", in which we raised funds to purchase an entire farm for a poor community abroad.
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Hearts & Hands
Hearts and Hands: Faith in Action is a free and best efforts program. Services are provided by volunteers who give of their time as they have it available.
Hearts and Hands Volunteers can provide:
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"Door through Door" transportation for medical appointments and local errands.
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Phone Pals, companion visits and wellness checks.
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In home supports: letter writing, bill paying, hair care and much more.
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Yard work and snow removal assistance.
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Respite services to lighten the load of a caregiver.
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Minor handyman services.
By linking those in need with a dedicated volunteer, Hearts and Hands hopes to enable the elderly and those with long term health concerns to remain safely in their homes. We’re grateful for our volunteers and the vital work they perform in our community.
For more information on how to receive services, please visit hnhcares.org.