Ministry at Florin 

Florin is active in many ministries of mission and outreach both locally and globally.

Mount Joy Community:

Angel Food Ministries

Florin COB has recently joined hands with this wonderful organization and is now a host site. 

 

Little People's Nursery School

LPNS is a Christian based preschool that meets downstairs in the Florin Church of the Brethren each morning from 9:30 - 12 noon.  Please contact Maxine Feltch, Director, at 653-1048, or the Registrar, Kim Brubaker at 653-9807 for more information.  There are classes for 3, 4, and 5 year olds, and we evaluate and teach kindergarten readiness skills. 

Rainbows End Youth Services

Rainbows End Youth Services provides a safe haven and a neutral place where youth of the community can gather. It is a place/environment where youth are accepted as they are, and where Christian adults build relationships one youth at a time.
Call: (717) 653-9511.

COBYS Family Services

Seeks to express Christ's love and concern for the physical, emotional, and spiritual well being of people. COBYS provides education, respite and therapy for children, youth, and adults to help maintain and restore wholeness for themselves and their families.
More information: (717) 656-6580 or (717) 392-0504 or (800) 452-6517.

Mount Joy Helping Services

Food bank, vouchers for groceries, one night's lodging, meals, clothing, rent, utilities, etc.
For information call (717) 653-2478 or (717) 653-4607.

Meals on Wheels

Hot and cold meals delivered daily to persons unable to cook for themselves.
Contact: (717) 653-4653.

Homes of Hope Donegal

Four homes are available for rent-free up to three months for families in need. Appropriate counseling provided.
For more information: (717) 653-5493.

LOVE, Inc.

A clearing house for coordinating a variety of needs- transportation, homemaking assistance, meal delivery, budget counseling, grocery shopping, respite care, tutoring, etc.- with volunteers from local churches.
More information call: 717-735-7540
Toll Free: 1-866-735-2400

Missions to the Larger Community:

Disaster Relief Auction

Held in the fall of each year as an event of the Atlantic Northeast District of the Church of the Brethren. This two-day event raises over $500,000 to meet disaster and relief needs around the world.

Monthly and Annual Events

Good Samaritan Fund/Joyful Noise Offering/Mount Joy Helping Services/One Great Hour of Sharing/Crop Walk/Faith in Action Sunday
These events provide persons with the opportunity to give support that meets the needs of hungry and displaced persons around the world.

Heifer Project International

Special offerings and Sunday school class projects raise funds for this agency, which provides livestock, and training for persons to raise and utilize for meeting physical needs.

Other Ministry Programs:

Support is also given regularly to the following groups as a part of the Florin Church of the Brethren Mission:

 

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