This Not-for-Profit Nondenominational Religious Organization isdedicated to helping the Needy, Homeless and Destitute  The dreamstarted in April 2000 when the founder, Mary Booth Lyons, heard thecall from GOD to help those in need.  In her own words- "I kepthearing their cries and couldn't turn away anymore.  It has been ahard, but rewarding experience with GOD teaching and leading all theway.  I had no idea how big this dream would become and I can seethe HAND OF GOD working in this Ministry."

This Organization is founded on the Principles established by Christ,and follows Luke 19:16  For the Son of man is come to seek and tosave that which was lost.
James 1:27  Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Fatheris this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their afflictions and tokeep himself unspotted from the world.
Luke 14:23  And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into thehighways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may befilled.


The Church Lady and Friends Outreach Ministries believe that it isimportant to meet the needs of the people where they are.  They dothis by providing food, clothing, toiletries, and other staples alongwith bringing them Hope and Joy by sharing the Gospel of JesusChrist.  They offer free Bibles, conduct Church Services, provideCounseling,  do Intercessory Prayer, hand out Christian literatureand provide other Spiritual Needs.   This is done locally onseveral levels.  One way is by going to the HomelessShelter.   Every Sunday morning they provide physical andspiritual food.  They donate the food and man power to feed over100 men, women and children their morning breakfast.   Afterthey have finished serving the meal,  Sunday morning services areheld there at the Shelter for the Residents. 

The Church Lady and Friends Outreach Ministries have also held BibleSchool for children, shown Biblical movies and entertainment for allages and have led many people to Christ with this form of Evangelism.

Children who would not have had an opportunity without the help of TheChurch Lady and Friends Outreach Ministries  have received schoolsupplies, clothes, birthday and Christmas parities and gifts.

This Organization has sponsored children in Indonesia and Zimbabwe toprovide for their Personal, Education and Religious training and care.Currently they are sponsoring children in Thailand and Uganda. They helped financially put a roof on a Parsonage in Zimbabwe andsent literature and other needed supplies to Missionaries there.

Many success stories have happened due to the help of The Church Ladyand Friends Outreach Ministries.

By helping to provide for the needs of others and reaching  soulsfor Christ, they are fulfilling THE GREAT COMMISSION.  - Matthew28:19

The Church Lady and Friends Outreach Ministries need your help. We would like to expand our programs to reach even more people and tohelp provide for their care. 

We are presently stocking The Cupboard with much needed supplies tohelp reach even more of the Needy, Homeless, and Destitute  Thisincludes Bibles, food, clothing, etc.

If you would like to learn more about The Church Lady and FriendsOutreach Ministries and find out how you can help, please contact thefounder:

Pastor Mary BoothLyons                 
PMB #332  2043 South BendAve.
South Bend, IN 46637
Phone: 574-298-5099
Email: mary@clafoutreach.org