Center United Methodist Church

HIM

Mission Statement

To serve the less fortunate living in a very cold, lonely and dark world, through an initiative based on a solid faith in Jesus Christ.  We are called to serve: meet the basic need of food, shelter and guidance to those in need.  Also to encourage a relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
As Jesus said, "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
-Mathew 25.40

H.I.M. Flyer

H.I.M. House is taking shape

A house has been purchased in downtown Indianapolis, and is in the process of being renovated.  It is to provide both a safe and supportive Christian based environment, and relief from the elements and perils of living on the streets, for those homeless individuals who are seeking employment and a chance to improve themselves and become a more productive member of society.

Here are some before and after pictures of the progress on the H.I.M. House at 63 N. Sherman.
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Now
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Continuing Activities

Distribution of food, clothing, blankets and other neccessary items on a daily basis, in the downtown area.
Free eye exams and glasses -- limited number monthly.
Serving hot meals on occasional basis.  We would like to focus on serving a monthly hot meal in the downtown area or at the H.I.M. House.

Weekly Sack Lunch Program

A group of individuals prepare 30 sack lunches each week.  Two individuals from Center take two wagon loads of food and coffee to serve to those homeless people who are on the streets and not in a shelter.

14 Ways to Help

1. Be an Overnight Mentor
2. Plan, cook or serve a hot meal.
3. Help prepare sack lunches
4. Help deliver sack lunches
5. Conduct a video bible study at the H.I.M House
6. Plan etiquette, interviewing skills or job search sessions.
7. Donate needed items (see other articles in this section)
8. Assistance with sorting donated items.
9. Make 20 sandwiches, 1 day a week for Glenda to hand out on her daily commute to work.
10. Work at the H.I.M. House
11. Call to solicit donations
12. Send Thank you's
13. Organize a fundraiser.
14. PRAY - for all of God's children.

Deliver Snacks with Tear Down the Walls Ministry

HOMELESS INITIATIVE - Outreach opportunity - on several occasions we have partnered with Tear Down the Walls Ministry. They are asking for volunteers to help in their Saturday evening  outreach for delivering snacks, clothing and Bibles. An experienced outreach volunteer will also be present during this activity. If you are interested, please contact Glenda Hoffman at 840-6406 for further details.

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