Love INC Lorain County

10/15/2026

The mission here at Love INC is to mobilize the church. However, ultimately the goal is transformation, in hearts and lives, in families, and in our community - in the Name of Christ. Our help comes from the LORD. But often, He sends it through His followers.

"The simple, friendly service of Christian people to the needy is one of the chief places where God manifests Himself in this world." Virgil Gulker

10/08/2026

The local church is God’s answer to community brokenness and a part of His plan of redemption and restoration. That’s why we mobilize local churches to offer a holistic approach to caring for people in all areas of life: spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical.

Love INC exists to unite churches to share the love of Christ by helping neighbors in need.

"I am talking about sending your way, people who are hurting right in the shadow of your steeple." Virgil Gulker, Help is Just Around the Corner

09/30/2026

09/21/2026

Have you considered becoming a volunteer at Love INC? We have meetings each month so that you can get to know us better - who we are, what we do and how you can be part of it all. Join us for an upcoming one-hour General Orientation.

For more information, go to our website at lilc.org

To sign up for an orientation, go to https://www.cognitoforms.com/LoveINCOfLorainCounty/GetToKnowLoveINCWorkshop

"The process of helping people 'out there' should begin with helping persons close by. The vision of Christians for serving the world should be built on their experience of ministering in their own town." Virgil Gulker, Help is Just Around the Corner.

09/16/2026

WELCOME MELODY!

Melody Grabo has joined the staff at Love INC of Lorain County, as Connection Center Coordinator. She comes to us with many years of experience in various roles as a social worker. Melody is married, has two children and one grandson. She views her new position as a blessing that gives her the "opportunity to work together with staff and others who are committed to caring for, praying with and respecting the dignity of others in need." She is excited for the opportunity to begin this exciting new chapter in her life and in her walk with Jesus. We are so very blessed to have her as part of our team!

09/15/2026

Did you know that a person cannot buy household supplies, paper products, hygiene or baby care items with SNAP benefits? This realization revealed a Gap in the community that our churches and Love INC could fill for our clients.

Our desire is to share the love of Christ in three ways through this ministry.

1. To meet the physical needs of families by providing household supplies, paper products, personal hygiene items and baby care items.

2. To meet the spiritual needs of families by connecting them to volunteers from local churches so that they can pray with them.

3. By putting a copy of "The Jesus Storybook Bible" by Sally Lloyd Jones in every bag to give every family a gospel centered resource.

Many have already given generously. But we are still in need of resources and volunteers to help. If you would like to stand in the GAP in this way, contact Josh to find out more about volunteering and/or donating. You can reach Josh by phone at (440) 323-5683, ext. 6 or email at [email protected].

09/11/2026

Excerpt from message given at Washington National Cathedral
Friday, September 4, 2001

"This has been a terrible week with many tears. But it also has been a week of great faith. In that hymn, 'How Firm a Foundation,' the words say, 'Fear not, I am with thee; O be not dismayed. For I am thy God and will give thee aid. I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, uplehld by my righteous omnipotent hand.' My prayer today is that we will feel the loving arms of God wrapped around us and that as we trust in Him we will know in our hearts that He will never forsake us."

Billy Graham