ICE ANGELS
Ice Angels began during a string of 100+ degree days in Oklahoma.
Ice Angels were started by Lenny and Mary Kaplan. We try to give a hand up to the homeless. Our focus is primarily the hardcore homeless who chose not to go into shelters. During the hot summer, we saw how the homeless were suffering in the relentless heat. We started by distributing ice water to the homeless. While distributing ice water, we observed people dumpster diving for food. We had frequent requests for food. We started delivering sack lunches 3 days a week. We then received requests for clothes, hoodies, and coats especially during the cold weather. We have become the "Walmart" to the homeless. We daily carry a trunk full of jeans, tee shirts, shorts, shoes, under wear, socks, tooth paste, tooth brushes, dog and cat food.
We have provided transportation to doctor appointments and assisted in getting state identification, birth certificates, and social security cards. Dealing with this paper work can be very intimidating as many are unable to read or write. Transportation to get from the multiple offices is difficult for the homeless.
We also do free HIV and Hepatitis C screening. Results are available and reported to a person in 20 minutes.
We are a ministry of Mosaic with help from other churches and organizatons. Donations to Ice Angels through Mosaic are tax deductible. We are funded strictly by donations. We do not have any paid staff. We are supported by the generosity of churches, friends, family and any one else who has a heart to help the less fortunate.
United Women in Faith (formerly UMW)
Projects: A monthly recognition of outstanding volunteers, sanitary supplies for SISU and the Homeless Alliance, Angel Thanks Project for health care workers and Christmas Cheer Project. Donations: Circle of Care, Clinton Indian Center, Cookson Hills, Ice Angels, Infant Crisis Services, Mosaic Border Ministry, Neighborhood Services Organization, New Day Camp, Skyline Urban Ministries, TEEM, UMCOR (Sager Brown), Wesley Foundation (UCO and Langston), World Thank Offering. Pledges to: Crossroads District and Oklahoma Conference UWF. Mosaic United Methodist Church - OKC - United Women in Faith (mosaicokc.org)
CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
The Church Food Pantry is a ministry supported entirely through donations from both congregations. Its purpose is to provide supplemental food and essential supplies to individuals and families in our community who are experiencing food insecurity or other difficult circumstances.
The pantry originally operated out of the Mayfair Heights United Methodist Church office, and Mosaic has continued this important ministry, making sure it remains available to those who need a helping hand.
Leadership: Jan Hutchinson and Janie Sanderson serve as the primary leaders of the pantry.
Hours: The food pantry is open every Saturday from 9:30–10:30 a.m. We also distribute food and supplies during the week as resources and volunteers allow.
Donations: The pantry is generally restocked on Fridays, and donations are always welcome!
Some of our greatest needs include:
- Shelf-stable and nonperishable food
- Tents and sleeping bags
- Blankets
- Travel-size toiletries
- Bottled water
- Other basic necessities
Every donation, large or small, helps us care for our neighbors. Through the generosity of both congregations, this ministry offers more than food and supplies—it offers compassion, dignity, and a reminder that no one has to face difficult times alone.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Mobile Meals, also known as Meals on Wheels, is an important ministry serving homebound individuals throughout Oklahoma City. The ministry provides nutritious meals to people who may be unable to prepare food or shop for themselves.
Recently, Rev. Jeni Markam Clewell has assumed leadership of Mosaic’s involvement in this ministry. Several dedicated volunteers gather every Sunday morning to prepare meals, while others volunteer their time to deliver those meals directly to people in their homes.
This ministry operates under the Food Ministry of St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, which provides an incredible service to our community. Together, the program delivers more than 10,000 meals each month to homebound individuals throughout Oklahoma City.
This is a wonderful example of people putting compassion into action. Through cooking, delivering meals, and offering a friendly connection, our volunteers help ensure that our neighbors receive not only nourishment but also the reminder that they are remembered, valued, and cared for.
12 STEP GROUPS
We host two different Alcoholics Anonymous groups each week. These groups provide incredibly important support to those who seek to maintain their sobriety and heal their relationships with others and within themselves.
WHIZ KIDS
The Whiz Kids program believes every child deserves a shot at success, especially the most underserved. For 20 years, they have been working with at-risk kids in inner Oklahoma City to improve reading skills and comprehension and to foster mentoring relationships with caring adults.
For many years, people from Mosaic have volunteered with Whiz Kids. In 2016, we became a partner church by providing volunteers at the Linwood United Methodist Church Whiz Kids site every Tuesday. During the COVID restrictions, we continued this via online platforms.
EPWORTH GARDEN
Located near NW 17th and McKinley, this community garden ministry has been a longtime part of what it is now the Mosaic congregation. Persons may ask for and tend a plot to raise their own vegetables and herbs.
PRAYER SHAWL MINSTRY
This is a new ministry, started by Mosaic. These shawls are taken to those who are ill, especially those who are terminal. They are visible acknowledgements that the person and family are lifted up in the prayers of others.
COMPOSTING
We believe that we are to take care of the earth which God has provided for us. So we use environmentally friendly utensils, plates and bowls. Additionally, we compost regularly, and provide a bin so that persons can compost easily through a nonprofit organization called Fertile Ground.
SISU YOUTH SERVICES
Sisu provides overnight shelter, clothing, hot meals, and case management to Oklahoma City's youth experiencing homelessness, ages 15-24. We are proud to be a low barrier, LGBTQ+ affirming, safe space for our city's most vulnerable populations.
Our mission is to ensure that young people experiencing adversity have a safe place to sleep, the security to dream, and the support to make a positive impact on the world. Both Mayfair Heights and Mosaic members regularly serve meals to Sisu.
SKYLINE URBAN MINISTRY
SKYLINE IS ON A MISSION TO SERVE THOSE LIVING IN THE SHADOWS OF OUR COMMUNITY BY BRIDGING THE GAPS IN THEIR RESOURCES WITH KINDNESS AND RESPECT. Programs include Eye Clinic, Food Resource Center, Garden Program, Style Shop, and Wellness Programs.
