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Miller Elementary and Bauer Partnership
Get involved in this amazing ministry.
Partnership with Miller Elementary
The Grove is entering our 18th year in partnership with Miller Elementary School and God is at work! We are so blessed to be a part of the school’s journey towards success. God has led us each step of the way, revealing what we are to do and when! We have so many opportunities to get involved in this amazing ministry. We know that life is full, so we have opportunities to volunteer one time, occasionally, and even weekly!
For more information on any of these opportunities, please email Ronda Ooms.
Christmas Outreach 2024
We are currently taking donations to help with our outreach ministry towards Christmas and beyond. Donations towards our $10,000
goal can be made here or make your check payable to ECC with Christmas Outreach in the memo portion. We ask that all gifts be above your regular giving to the church if at all possible.
Volunteer at Miller Elementary School for 2024-2025
We’re so excited that The Grove volunteers are able to be back at Miller Elementary School again this year! There are a variety of ways that we are able to help including in a classroom, the library, at lunch or recess, or several other areas. We begin our monthly family dinners at Miller beginning in September. We will need a team of at least 10 people to help the meals go smoothly.
If you are interested in volunteering at Miller, please sign up below and Ronda will be in touch with you to discuss what might be the best fit might be for you!
Bauer Community Center Meals
Every Thursday evening, The Grove congregants, gather at Bauer Community Center to put together a hot meal for families in the Lafayette area. We are now serving in the gym so that those who come can sit down, enjoy their meal, and talk with others. Our serving time is 5:30-6:00pm. We serve meals every Thursday that Bauer Community Center is open throughout the year.
If you are interested in helping serve, please email Ronda or use the form below.
One-Time Opportunities
2024 Christmas Outreach
It is our tradition to help families during the Christmas season. This money will be used towards Christmas and to bless families throughout the entire year. Please make your checks payable to ECC with Christmas Outreach in the memo portion. We ask that you give towards this effort above your regular giving if at all possible. Please contact Ronda with any questions at 474-4842 or rooms@ecclife.net.
Miller Back to School Carnival
The Grove co-hosts an annual Back to School Carnival with Bauer Community Center at Miller Elementary School. It is a fun way to bless Miller families and their neighbors as they celebrate and prepare for the start of the new school year!
Miller Spring Carnival and Pancake Breakfast
The Grove partners with Miller Elementary School and Bauer Community Center to host our annual Spring Carnival/Pancake Breakfast each spring.
Summer XP
Our VBS meets at Miller School the first full week of June each year. There are so many ways to be involved at Summer XP.
Periodic Opportunities
Family Meals
The second Tuesday of most months, we host a family meal at Miller. This is a great way to build community and encourage families to get involved. Volunteers help with food prep, serving, and clean up.
Library
Interested individuals come in to help the librarian with any needs that she has. Days and times are flexible to fit your schedule!
Staff Appreciation
Approximately four times a year, The Grove provides encouragement for the wonderful and hardworking staff at Miller Elementary School. We are looking for creative people with the gift of encouragement to help!
Weekly Opportunities
Afterschool Jam
During the school year, each Thursday from 3:00-5:30pm our team meets with 15 children from Miller. We work on community building and various character traits using Bible-based activities.
Backpacks
Thursdays at 1:00pm
Our team packs 100 backpacks with food for the weekend for children in need.
Lunch Buddies
Volunteers are matched with a child who is recommended by teachers. Adult and child meet weekly for one hour during the lunch period between 11:00am-1:00pm.
Read to Succeed
Through United Way's Read to Succeed program, volunteers serve at Miller, committing to one hour per week, tutoring students with reading activities during the morning hours.
Bauer Community Center Meal
Thursday nights at 5:30pm
330 Fountain St., Lafayette, IN
Friends of The Grove meet at the Bauer Community Center to spend time with the youth, children and their families and to serve a hot meal. To volunteer, or for more information, email Ronda Ooms.
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