Serve

Serving others is one of the great blessings God offers us. Acts of selfless service connect us to
others, bring glory to God, and shine the light of Christ into the world around us.

Food Pantry

Fjeldberg operates the Community Food Pantry from “The Ark” (the house next to the church) serving people of Huxley and Kelley, Iowa and the surrounding area. Food provided to individuals and families feeds a total of 20-30 people each week in our community. A variety of food items is available including frozen meat items. The food pantry is open every Wednesday, 6:00 – 7:00pm and a hot meal is served for those who come. Also, the “Little Free Food Pantry” with non-perishable food items is available 24/7 on the south-side of The Ark—help yourself if you need food.

God's Work Our Hands

“God’s work. Our hands” Sunday is a dedicated day of service. The people of Fjeldberg put on our bright yellow T-shirts and serve in our community. This past fall we had a great time! We trimmed bushes and did clean-up in two of our city parks. We stocked shelves and did cleaning at our local clothing pantry and at the food pantry. Our work shined the light of God’s abundant love into our community. Fjeldberg is not alone in this serving. Every year the 4 million members and nearly 10,000 congregations of the ELCA plan and complete service projects in their communities and beyond.

Quilts and School Kits

Quilters at Fjeldberg gather every Tuesday afternoon and hand make quilts and assemble school kits that are given to Lutheran World Relief to assist people in need in places all over the world. In 2018 Fjeldberg quilters completed 62 handmade quilts and 110 school kits. Quilts may go to refugee camps, help after natural disasters, or rebuild the lives of displaced people. School kits contain supplies to help children (and sometimes adults) go to school. Education is one of the best tools for a community to break the cycle of poverty.
If you can sew, operate a pair of scissors, or tie a knot, our quilters can put your skills to work (and the fellowship is great).

High School Mission Trips

Each summer we go out and help people in need outside of our community. In previous years we have served the people of Cincinnati, Ohio; Cairo, Illinois; and the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota.

We work and serve alongside other Christians from other communities who are serving at the samesite. And we work with local agencies that are making a difference in those communities. In the process we learn from the local people: God is up to something in each place and God’s grace is revealed to us in new and sometimes challenging ways.

This summer the High school youth got the opportunity to serve in Kenosha, Wisconsin July 7- July 12. Reach out to Heather Swan, Director of Youth and Family Ministries, to serve with us in 2020.

Adult Mission Trips

This year we will be doing our first adult mission trip, going to Lutheran Lakeside Camp. This trip is much more than just going out and serving Lutheran Lakeside. We build community, enjoy the beauty of God’s creation, and connect with our Lord. We’ll enjoy comfortable lodging, delicious meals, worship, and have plenty of down time to visit the local area. Join us for this wonderful opportunity.

The adult mission trip will be on July 21-28. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Pastor Erick.

Meals from the Heartland

Meals From the Heartland (located in West Des Moines) empowers others to take action against hunger for the sake of people in critical situations. Volunteer teams package meals comprised of dry ingredients for delivery to under-nourished people in Iowa, across the United States, and around the world.

A few times a year Fjeldberg volunteers come together as a congregation and help serve by packing hundreds of meals. We are proud to support Meals From the Heartland in helping to stop hunger in our community and around world.

Youth and Shelter Services

YSS is in the business of changing lives, giving hope and improving odds by ensuring that youth have access to safety, guidance and caring adults. Each year, more than 8,000 youth are impacted through the opportunities YSS offers.

Here at Fjeldberg we partner with YSS in its mission to make a brighter future in the lives of local children. We have severed meals at their youth center, delivered care packages to the homeless, and assisted with residential clean-up efforts.

Connections

To learn more about how we work together to do God's work with our hands, please visit these webistes.