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3803 Haines Road North • St. Petersburg • Fl • 33703 • Phone 727-527-6694
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SERVING THE COMMUNITY
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We believe exercising our faith through volunteer work is an important and necessary part of growing in faith.
At Allendale UMC, every member is a missionary. It is our joy to help persons discover their God-given passion
and how God has gifted them to make a difference in the world.
The discovery process usually takes place through a fun, three week course called "What's My Line?" If the class
doesn't fit your schedule, this can also take place through an individual session set up by appointment. Contact
us at 727-527-6694 or Allendale@tampabay.rr.com for more
information on our next class or to make an appointment.
Below is a small sample of the many possibilities available to you. We have people sharing the love of Jesus in
practical ways all over St. Petersburg and outside the United States. God has a place of service planned for
you as well! Let us help you discover it.
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ST. PETERSBURG, HANDS ON PROJECTS
CASA Domestic Violence Shelter - Throughout the year, the Agape Circle coordinates crafts, goodie bags,
and parties for the residents of the shelter.
Habitat for Humanity Team - On the third Saturday of every month, we send a team to work on a local building
project. Workday is from 7:30am-3:30pm. No construction experience is necessary. Persons age 14 and old are
welcome to join the team. You must register for each work day by the second Friday of each month. To register,
contact the church office at 727-527-6694 or Allendale@tampabay.rr.com
Ronald McDonald House Feeding Team - Once per month we serve dinner to families who are living in our local Ronald
McDonald House while their child is being treated at All Children's Hospital.
SHARE Food Cooperative - For over fifteen years, Allendale has been host site for one of the best food cooperatives
around. If you eat, you qualify to participate. $18 and a couple of hours of community service will buy you two
grocery bags of fresh and frozen meats, fruits, vegetables, and grain products. There are also monthly meat specials
and holiday specials. SHARE packages are registered for in advance, so contact us at 727-527-6694 or
Allendale@tampabay.rr.com for your next opportunity to
register or to serve.
Women's Residence Outreach Team - On the first Tuesday of each month from 5:45pm-7:30pm, we serve dinner to
clients of the Women's Residence, a transitional housing facility for single women. The Women's Residence
provides a safe place for women to stay while they receive job training, counseling, and begin to build
that all important nest egg needed before they move to their own home. The Women's Residence is part of
the many services overseen by the St. Petersburg Free Clinic. Throughout the year, the Naomi Circle
coordinates gifts for the residents.
For more information on local projects, check out the
United Methodist Cooperative Ministries website.
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HANDS ON PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF ST. PETERSBURG
We send mission teams throughout the year. Past teams have worked in inner city New Orleans, with Hurricane relief in various
parts of the Gulf Coast, on medical mission trips to Nicaragua, and construction mission trips to Haiti. Contact the church office
for our latest project at 727-527-6694 or Allendale@tampabay.rr.com
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LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT
This guide provides small, practical ways you can help others throughout the year. Print it and keep it for quick reference.
All of the following items may be brought to the church. We will do the distributing for you.
PAPER INSTEAD OF PLASTIC- When grocery shopping, ask for paper instead of plastic. Local food pantries prefer to distribute
food using paper bags.
COUPONS- Low-income persons often do not have access to coupons since they cannot afford to purchase the newspaper. Food pantries
distribute coupons as well as food. All types of coupons are welcome, including: food, medicine, paper products, hygiene products
and restaurant discounts.
LORD'S LARDER- We accept non-perishable food items for the local food pantries housed at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
and Clearview United Methodist Church. Many persons bring their items with them the first Sunday of the month, but we will accept
the donations at any time. Items such as cereal, pasta, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, baby formula, baby food, and canned meats
are in constant demand. Why not develop the holy habit of picking up one item for Lord's Larder every time you go to the grocery
store? What a beautiful way to thank God for providing your daily bread.
CAMPBELL SOUP LABLES- The Allendale Children's Center collects soup labels which are redeemed for useful items for the children.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION- This is another promotion which helps schools purchase useful items.
NEWSPAPER & MAGAZINE RECYCLING- The United Methodist Men bless the church and other local groups with practical items through the
recycling proceeds. The bin is located in the parking lot across from the church.
CELL PHONE RECYCLING- CASA, our local domestic violence shelter distributes free, used cell phones for emergency use to domestic
violence victims. Bring your used cell phones to the church office anytime.
HOTEL TOILETRY ITEMS- Toiletry items are very expensive and cannot be purchased with food stamps. Local food pantries and homeless
drop-in centers are thrilled to receive these "freebies" year-round.
FLEA MARKET- We accept clothing and household items October through the weeks just prior to our spring sale. All proceeds from
the sale benefit missions.
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