Our mission begins right here in our community as we invest locally through partnerships with ministries and organizations here in Bay County. Our main areas of focus locally are education and work with children in need, assisting persons with disabilities, poverty-alleviation, and foster/adoptive family support.
Local Missions
Serving at Home
Because of the great love we have experienced in Christ, our mission is to share His love to others by investing in our community, nation, and world. We desire to push beyond ordinary service and engage in extraordinary opportunities for life-changing engagement with people. No matter your age or ability, there is a place for you to invest in the ministry partnerships we’ve formed with our community and the world.
Disaster Response Training
NEW DATE!
The Alabama Emerald Coast Conference (AECC) Disaster Ministry Coordinator, Mr. Ron Toole, will offer Disaster Response Team initial training on Sat Jan 18th, 2024 from 8:30am–3:30pm at Lynn Haven Methodist.
This Disaster Response Team (DRT) training covers the basics of roof tarping, cleaning out flooded homes, assessment training, techniques of spiritual and emotional care, DRT protocols and much more. This training will provide servants with the proper knowledge & credentials that are sometimes required for individuals and teams responding after a disaster event.
Pre-course Requirements:
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must complete and pass a background check through Sterling Volunteers (link
provided in sign up page below).
• Must have completed the Ministry Safe Sexual Abuse Awareness Training. (Contact
Director of Operations, Daniel Leptrone, at dleptrone@lhm.online to be set up to
access this training material.)
What to bring to class:
• Certificate of completion of Sexual Abuse Awareness training course
• Valid State ID (Driver’s license)
Cost: $40.00 per person (which covers meals, T-shirt, ID badge, & training manual).
If you are interested in participating in this training, please click below.
Mobile Food Pantry
Lynn Haven Methodist is blessed to be able to provide a bi-monthly Mobile Food Pantry for anyone in need of food assistance. This drive through food distribution event takes place in the back of our church building located at: 3203 Minnesota Avenue, Panama City.
Event Info:
- Food is purchased through (and delivered by) Feeding the Gulf Coast.
- All food boxes are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Distribution will begin at or around 8 am & will continue until inventory is depleted.
- One box of food per household. You do not need proof of address or income. All are welcome.
- Guests should remain in their vehicles. Parking attendants will direct you to a spot in the parking lot across the street to await your turn to drive around & receive your box.
Please note: We do not operate a daily food pantry at the church. If you need additional food assistance, please contact one of the local food banks or dial 211 (UNITED WAY) to hear a list of local resources. If you are interested in serving (volunteering) at this event, please click the button below to sign up.