Serving Our Sanford Community in Christ
Christian Community Outreach in Sanford
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer believes Christians are called to love their neighbors in practical ways. Our community-care ministries are an expression of our faith in Jesus Christ and our desire to serve people who are experiencing difficult circumstances.
Redeemer's outreach has included food assistance, gardening, comfort care for children affected by trauma, and support for women and families through ministry partners.
The Garden at Redeemer
The Garden at Redeemer is a community garden on the church campus that has provided fresh produce and opportunities for neighbors and volunteers to work together.
Garden volunteers may help with planting, seeding, weeding, feeding and harvesting. The garden is both a practical ministry and an opportunity to build relationships with people in the community.
Food Assistance: An Important Current Update
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer no longer operates a monthly onsite food pantry. The former pantry operated from 2017 through February 2023.
If you are looking for food assistance, there are local resources available to you through these online portals run by United Way and Second Harvest Food Bank.
You may also download this list of Sanford food pantries that serve Sanford and Seminole County residents.
“For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him.”
1 Samuel 1:27
Supporting Women and Families Through Redeeming Life
Redeemer supports Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries, a Christian ministry that provides residential and program support for single pregnant women in crisis and new mothers and their children.
Redeemer's support has included donations, volunteer service, worship and Bible study opportunities, use of meeting facilities, and spiritual and emotional support.
Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries (RLOM) provides residential and program services to single expectant and postpartum women in need. Redeemer is one of many partners that supports this amazing ministry to protect women in crisis and their child, born and unborn. RLOM was founded in 2012 by Rev. Ed DeWitt, his wife, Sheryl, their daughter Katie and with the loving support of the Redeemer family.
If you're wondering how to support the Redeeming Life maternity home in Florida, please visit their website here.
"Our greatest joy is seeing Christ at work in the lives of our residents. So many of them are injured emotionally and physically from a very early age and they don’t trust people or God. To watch the women grow in the knowledge of who Christ is and His amazing love for them is a tremendous blessing.”
- Sheryl DeWitt, Executive Director
How You Can Volunteer or Help
There are several ways to support Redeemer's community-care ministries. Depending on current needs, volunteers may be able to help with the garden, donate requested items, support partner ministries or assist with other outreach projects.
Because ministry needs change, contact the church office at before coming to volunteer so we can tell you what help is currently needed.
