Epiphany Lutheran Church Collierville, TN
Saturday, September 04, 2010
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"GOD’S WORK. OUR HANDS: A Celebration of Gifts".
 
   
"Walking with Jesus:
A Study of the
12 Disciples"
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Our Faith in Action:
ELCA Disaster Response
Helping after Earthquakes, Floods &Tornados
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Outreach Ministries

  
Epiphany Lutheran Church
Caring for Others  

 

JACOB'S LADDER COMMUNITY DEVELOPEMENT CORPORATION 

 
     Jacob’s Ladder is a 501 (c) (3) Memphis charity organization pursuing a holistic revitalization strategy for the Beltline, a severely distressed inner-city neighborhood struggling with dilapidated housing, blight and crime. Their focus is building a network of trust among businesses, universities, residents and churches.
     Just east of the Memphis Fairgrounds and across from the Children’s Museum and the Liberty Bowl lies the Beltline community whose population is approximately 2,800. Statistical data for the last ten years shows steady growth of the elderly and youth segments in the Beltline.  Primary issues facing the youth are an acute lack of educational opportunities and no employment leading to a fast track of juvenile crime.  The elderly struggle with decent housing and a safe, clean neighborhood free of blight and crime. 
      Since 2004, Jacob’s Ladder has been addressing the Beltline problems with a comprehensive strategy. They have built or repaired 30 houses for low income citizens (many of them for senior citizens), cleaned 25 blighted lots, worked with code enhancement to demolish 15 vacant buildings, reorganized a neighborhood watch and planted a neighborhood garden free to all of its residents. They have also opened two learning centers for youth and teens and operate two mini businesses providing part time employment for youth. Jacob’s Ladder volunteers have provided free home repairs for many of the elderly in the Beltline.
      The cumulative effect for both youth and the elderly has been good. Statistics from the Memphis Police Department reported the beltline has realized a 30% drop in crime, report cards have improved and much of the blight is gone but there is still much to be done. In addition, both local businesses and universities are connecting to the Beltline in ways that only a few years ago were thought impossible.
 
On Sunday, August 29th, Epiphany members were presented with a challenge to help Jacob’s Ladder with the cost of 17 gallons of interior paint for two houses they are refurbishing. The response was overwhelming. Half of the needed paint has already been underwritten by Epiphany members. If you are interested in joining the Bucket Brigade and covering the cost of a gallon of paint, check out the sign up sheet at the Community Service display on Sunday September 5th or the 12th.  
 

 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

It's hard to think of a better way to lend a helping hand than to help build a home!
Epiphany Men's Minisrty is the contact group for this ministry.  
 
   
 
 
COLLIERVILLE FOOD PANTRY
"I tell you the truth, whatever you did for the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me."  Matthew 25:40
 
At different times throughout the year, donations of food, toiletries and money are collected at Epiphany for distribution by Collierville Food Pantry.
    
 God's Work.  Our Hands.