In light of COVID, we have updated our ministry operations until further notice. Together, we do our part to protect God’s people during the COVID 19 crisis.
• Worship is held online, and all meals and indoor gatherings are suspended.
• Bags of food pantry items will be provided outdoors, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 11 AM – 1:30 PM.
(Clients of the Bread of Healing Clinic should contact them directly for any information regarding the clinic.)
What began over 10 years ago as a response to hunger in the 53205 zip code has been growing year after year. Now, with the growing poverty in the community resulting from the loss of good-paying jobs, this ministry is even more critical and necessary. Some of the most important aspects of today’s program include:
We welcome you to stop in on a Wednesday and discover what a powerful and special place this is, one where you are guaranteed to receive great food, while experiencing laughter, warmth, and love. Also, in the words of one of our regular guests, “Lives are being changed. People are being delivered from addictions, and hope is being restored.”
Continental Breakfast ~ 9:00-10:00
(2nd-4th Wednesday)
Educational Classes ~ 10:00-11:00
(2nd-4th Wednesday)
Hot Meal & Bible Study ~ 11:30-1:00
(1st-4th Wednesday)
Men/Women of Faith Support Groups ~ 1:00-2:00
(2nd-4th Wednesday)
Food Pantry ~ 1:00-3:00
(2nd-4th Wednesday)
The Bread of Healing Empowerment Ministry is closed on the 5th Wednesday.
If you would like to find out more about the program please contact the church office at 344-1746 or contact us via email at clc@crosslutheranmilwaukee.org
Non-Perishable Food Items:
Anything canned (including tuna, ravioli, spaghetti, soups, fruits, and vegetables), peanut butter, jelly, mac & cheese, rice mixes, potato mixes, pastas, and more.
Hygiene Items:
Toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, razors, shaving cream.
(Full-size items are preferred)
Ezekil Averhart has an amazing story to share. Learn how Cross changes lives!
In addition, this ministry is in partnership with Cross Lutheran Church and a number of suburban partners:
Advent Lutheran Cedarburg
Ascension Lutheran Waukesha
Christ Our Savior Sussex
Cross of Life Brookfield
Fox Point Fox Point
RiverGlen Christian Waukesha
St. Matthew Wauwatosa
Pastor Kenneth Wheeler, previous Director of BOHEM, shared this story of one man whose journey with BOHEM led him to employment.