Serving ChristNet...A Ministry of the Deacons

ChristNet is a ministry that provides temporary overnight emergency housing and other services to homeless men, women, and children. They offer a safe, secure sleeping space indoors, three meals per day, and a case manager who helps them access mainstream resources to restabilize their lives. ChristNet also fosters cooperation among churches and non-profit organizations to assist our brothers and sisters in God's family.

If you have any questions or want to help, please contact: Kerri Van, APPC ChristNet Coordinator at [email protected].

ChristNet Lunch Ministry (Bi-Monthly)

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the homeless in our community? Do you want to share God's love and grace with them through a warm meal and a friendly smile? If so, you can join our ChristNet lunch team. We serve lunch at the ChristNet Daytime Warming Center in Taylor on the first and fourth Fridays of every month. We need your help with donations of food or funding. We also partner with the community and local food banks to provide nutritious and delicious food. If you wish to join us on a Friday or have something to share, please contact us: Click Here 

​Sign up to help us serve lunch: SIGNUP​

Overnight ChristNet - ​​March 16-23, 2025

We are hosting ChristNet overnight in our Fellowship Building March 16-23, 2025. We provide overnight shelter, a full dinner with appetizers and dessert, and fellowship for homeless men, women and sometimes children. This overnight shelter rotates weekly among local churches and organizations.
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For meals, we you and your group can host appetizers, main entrée with all the sides, and/or dessert. We will update the main entrees in the sign up as we are able. We plan dinner for 40-45 people per evening.

Other food and supplies needed: Watch for our ChristNet donation board at church and shop on our Amazon Wishlist using shipping address:
We need overnight volunteers (two men and two women per shift) to make our time successful.

• Shift 1: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
• Shift 2: 9:00 PM - 12:30 AM
• Shift 3: 12:30 AM - 4:00 AM
• Shift 4: 4:00 AM - 7:00 AM

If you have any questions, contact Kerri Van, ChristNet Coordinator at 734-552-7628 or [email protected]
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ChristNet Services provides services from 7 AM to 5 PM including meals, laundry, socks, underwear and resources. We provide lunches at the Day Center twice per month and nightly intake assistance for the overnight shelter on Thursdays.

Sign up by clicking the black button below or by scrolling to the end of this page and filling out the sign up info. 

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How volunteering help you!

1. Empathy and Understanding: Spending time with people from different walks of life can broaden your perspective and foster empathy. It can help you understand the challenges faced by the homeless community on a deeper level.
   
2. Gratitude: It can make you more aware of your own privileges and blessings, fostering a sense of gratitude for what you have.
   
3. Community Connection: Volunteering can strengthen your ties to the community and make you feel a part of something bigger. It’s a way of giving back and contributing to society.
   
4. Personal Growth: The experience can challenge you and help you grow as a person. It can build resilience, problem-solving skills, and emotional intelligence.
   
5. Meaning and Purpose: Helping others can provide a sense of purpose and meaning in life, which can contribute to overall happiness and satisfaction.
   

Remember, while these benefits are significant, the primary purpose of volunteering should always be to help those in need. Your kindness and compassion can make a huge difference in someone’s life.