Local / Regional Missions

“Truly, I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.”(Matthew 25:40) At Montrose Zion, we are involved in local/regional missions because we believe that God uses them to shape us, to change our hearts, and to grow and mature our faith. We learn that being involved in missions is not to make us feel good about ourselves, but to serve as Jesus did…without hesitation and with a loving heart for those we touch.

Urban Vision:

Urban Vision is a Christ-centered ministry serving children, youth and their families in the Elizabeth Park/North Hill areas of downtown Akron. The organization provides opportunities for these neighborhood children to study the Bible, receive tutoring, go to summer camp, and participate in sports, all while earning the chance to shop at the ministry’s “store” which is stocked with staples donated by various groups. Ways that Montrose Zion members have served include: cooking and serving meals at Kids’ Club and Family Night Camp, after school tutoring, painting, gardening/beautification projects, donating items for the Christmas Store, and fund-raising to provide hot water to critical areas of the building.

Contact: Sylvia Chinn-Levy 330.665.9817

Open-M:

Our congregation and Open-M Team join efforts to serve almost one thousand hot lunches throughout the year, and help to fill over 200 Christmas baskets for Open-M. There are many on-going programs as well as seasonal projects, some requiring only a few hours and some calling for a greater commitment.

Contact: Don Barker 330.666.9370

Teen Missions:

Service Events performed every other month with opportunities to serve the community. As Christians we are called to help those in need. As a youth group we want to serve our community here at Montrose Zion. We do this by volunteering at Open M, Urban Vision, and serving our community. The youth also have a summer mission trip to serve outside of our local community.

Contact: Steve Nuzzo 330.665.9817

Angel Tree:

We coordinate the collection and delivery of the Christmas gifts to children of prisoners.

Contact: Michele Calvert

Shawl Ministry:

Meet new people, discuss, pray and learn how you can create a shawl to make a difference in another person’s life.

Contact: Pat Macdonald 330.764.4829

Project Linus:

We make simple blankets for kids in need of comfort. No sewing skills needed; just a yard of fleece and scissors.

Contact: Polly Kaczmarek 330.836.1646

Habitat For Humanity:

Help other churches build homes for economically struggling families.

Contact: Jack Goudie 330.714.6398