Malawi

Partnering with Malawi Wheels

Dates: 8/23/26 – 9/3/26

Cost: $2,800

Leader: Tim Longo & Kim Cooke

Malawi Wheels provides customized wheelchairs and health support to children with disabilities – because all people should have access to mobility, proper nutrition, and equal health care. They also plant and empower support groups so parents can find encouragement, get guidance, and gain access to rehabilitation, microloans, and educational resources. In Malawi, 7 out of 10 children with a disability do not attend school. Lack of mobility devices contributes to this. Our team will deliver wheelchairs to children in need, help with support groups, plan and run a youth/children’s VBS, help with local outreaches, and offer ministry assistance as needed for Malawi Wheels.

Did you know that LBF has over 50 widows in our congregation, not to mention many single moms? These women sometimes struggle to keep up with repairs and maintenance in their homes. James 1:27 instructs us to take care of widows and the fatherless.

To help carry out our Lord’s instruction, LBF is currently developing teams of men to assist these women. Once a month for two hours, men will go out in small teams to work at these women’s homes, showing them the love of God one fixed sprinkler, leaky toilet, and broken window screen at a time.

If you are a man who has the ability to mow a lawn, fix a sprinkler, paint a wall, or perform any household task, then this is a ministry for you!

Volunteers can help with area training events, shoebox distribution and collection, and event promotion at LBF.

Volunteers can sort donations, help with mailers, assist with events, do light landscape work, help with children’s group activities, tutor moms and/or kids, lead life-skills workshops, help prepare rooms when new families move in, and help decorate for the holidays.

Serve opportunities within the student ministry (Exit 83).

Volunteers Needed!
Our College & Career group thrives because of men and women who step up to serve! Whether leading a small group, mentoring, or simply showing up to encourage, you make a real difference in young adults’ lives. Your time, heart, and example help them grow in faith, build community, and navigate life’s challenges. Join us and be part of something life-changing!

Fill out our Volunteer Application, and email it to [email protected]

 

Sunday Morning Set-up
We have chairs, tables, tents, and other parts in our infrastructure that need setting up in order to create the Sunday morning experience. These are critical behind-the-scenes roles.
Coffee House & Cart!
The LBF Coffee House is OPEN!
Be apart of the LBF Coffee House or Coffee Cart. We need people to help make espresso, lattes, blended drinks and serve donuts. Serve as a family! Sign up with a friend. So Sign up to join our team.
Guest Services
We have new people visiting our church for the first time every week. For many, it might be the very first time they have ever set foot on a church campus. Let’s welcome them!
LIFEkids Check-in
Be a part of our Guest Services and help us check-in new families prior to service. No experience needed, we will train you.
Ushers
We need friendly people to keep an eye on seats, escort guest to available seats, and help keep track of attendance.
Tech Team
Like working with technology? Serve on the Sunday tech team and you can help with the video cameras, live stream, media, and lights!

LIFEgroup Lesson Editor
We need people to proofread and help edit the Life Group lessons.
LIFEgroup Leaders
LIFEgroups are the core of our church. We need people to facilitate those groups and homes to host them in (or outside of them). LIFEgroup leaders follow the Study Guide for the sermon series created by Pastor Dan.
Office Volunteers
We have projects we need help with during the day at various times of the year.

Thailand

Partnering with Baan Immanuel

Dates: Mid October

Cost: $2,800

Leader: Mike King

Baan Immanuel is the ministry born out of the heart of an American missionary named Ron, who moved to Thailand after serving in the region during his time in the U.S. military. During his service abroad, Ron recognized the deep need in the area to help orphaned and endangered children, who are at risk for becoming victims of human trafficking. Ron and his team have since helped to create five orphanages and a school operated under Baan Immanuel Ministries that provide education, safety, and a loving and nurturing environment to learn about the Lord. LBF plans to aid Ron with this short-term team by caring for orphans, providing gospel outreach to unreached villages, and helping encourage and train local disciples. The specifics on how we will meet these goals will depend on our teams unique giftings. This team is especially suited for medical missions, and those with medical skills and qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Volunteers can meet with, assist, and mentor clients; assist with sorting, stocking, and transporting donations; and guide clients in specific life-skills areas such as employment, finances, spiritual engagement, personal success, etc.

Volunteers can join us at quarterly events at Upland Manor where we strive to show God’s love and connect with the residents through fun, Christ-centered crafts and activities.