The dialogue between Jesus and his disciples in Matthew 25: 35-45 is home to a very significant characteristic of discipleship. It exemplifies Christian response to the needs of sisters and brothers in Christ. While it is not the literal premise upon which the mission of the “Sonrise Breakfast” was founded several years ago, it is what occurs every Sunday of the year. Along with seven other congregations that partner with us, First Lutheran Church of Dayton is privileged to welcome and serve those who are in need.
All are invited and welcome as we literally and figuratively serve hundreds of guests each month who live with housing insecurity of some form or another. A bountiful breakfast, however, is not the only source of nourishment. We offer the Sonrise worship service immediately following breakfast at 8:30 AM. This nourishment is through prayers, praises, proclamation of the Word of God, and Holy Communion.
This mission is supported not only by the following congregations who help to serve the weekly breakfasts, there is a generous grant from Thrivent Financial, and monetary donations from other Dayton-area houses of faith, and a number of local businesses. The congregations who serve monthly are:
Sunday schedule:
6:30 AM: Doors Open
Numbered tickets are given at entry. When the hot meal is served, a number is called (10 people at a time). Until that time, the following items may be enjoyed:
8:00 AM: Prayer and table grace offered followed by the hot meal
8:30 AM Sonrise Worship Service with Holy Communion
All are invited and welcome as we literally and figuratively serve hundreds of guests each month who live with housing insecurity of some form or another. A bountiful breakfast, however, is not the only source of nourishment. We offer the Sonrise worship service immediately following breakfast at 8:30 AM. This nourishment is through prayers, praises, proclamation of the Word of God, and Holy Communion.
This mission is supported not only by the following congregations who help to serve the weekly breakfasts, there is a generous grant from Thrivent Financial, and monetary donations from other Dayton-area houses of faith, and a number of local businesses. The congregations who serve monthly are:
- 1st week of the month:
First Lutheran Church, Church of the Messiah, and Sh’ma
Israel - 2nd week of the month:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kettering - 3rd week of the month:
St. John Lutheran Church, Miamisburg - 4th week of the month:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Kettering (youth) - 5th week of the month:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, West Milton
Sunday schedule:
6:30 AM: Doors Open
Numbered tickets are given at entry. When the hot meal is served, a number is called (10 people at a time). Until that time, the following items may be enjoyed:
- Coffee (“real” and decaf)
- Hot Chocolate
- Cold Cereal
- Oatmeal
- Pancakes (occasionally)
8:00 AM: Prayer and table grace offered followed by the hot meal
- Scrambled Eggs
- Hash browns
- Sausage or Ham
- Biscuit
- Sausage Gravy
- Orange Juice
8:30 AM Sonrise Worship Service with Holy Communion