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The people of Lighthouse UMC are active supporters of a wide array of mission activities, The Florida United Methodist Children's Home, The Harry Chapin Food Bank, The United Methodist Cuba/Florida Covenant, La Vega School in the Dominican Republic, United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, Caring Partners, The Charlotte Homeless Coalition, Jim Russo Prison Ministries, and ECHO are just some of them. See the related links to the right for more information.
United Methodist Women raise significant revenue for the support of Missions in the Spring of each year through two major events, The Strawberry Festival and The Community Pancake Breakfast.
The Festival made its debut in 1992 and the 2009 event took place on March 7th 2009 at the Crowninshield House. Hundreds of bargain seekers and strawberry shortcake lovers gathered for the event, consuming Brats and Franks prepared by the Grilling for God chefs, shopping and taking part in the silent and live auctions. A photo report on the event follows.
Strawberry Festival
CO-CHAIRS 2009
Candy Rost Chrys Hyde
The Festival is about strawberries and shortcake
But before dessert, there are Brats snd Franks, prepared by the
Grilling for God Chefs
Dessert at last
Youth very much involved
And Toddlers too
Bargain Shopping
And Upscale Boutique
The Silent Auction
THE GRAND FINALE LIVE AUCTION
FOR MISSIONS $78,000
From a small beginning in 1984, the Pancake Breakfast reached its peak during the 25th Anniversary Season in 2009. The staff of 40 volunteers served 2276 breakfasts in February, March and April.
For Island Charities and Missions $10,800 was raised.
For Community Spirit, Pride and Fellowship========PRICELESS
As described in the press, on March 19th, 294 hungry men,women and children were served in two hours - a new record - 2 1/2 people per minute. The fast moving team of volunteers kept pace all morning. They cracked 564 eggs, served 6 gallons of grits, toasted more than 11 loaves of bread, poured 40 quarts of orange juice and 420 cups of coffee. We don't know how many pancakes were served, or extras requested. The coffee cake is always a hit; we now make 5 pans of this popular treat affectionately called "Cinnamon Flop". Breakfast crew coordinator, Ruth Paschall, estimates that the crew contributes 153 hours of work each week in preparation and delivery of the Pancake Breakfast.
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