Christ Church Grosse Pointe


Pizza Lunch Pizza Lunch is the largest weekly attendance outreach program at Christ Church. Attended by two "huge waves" of students every Thursday during First and Second Lunch from Grosse Pointe South High School. For the past six years, young adults seeking a "break from school," gobble up six varieties of JETS Pizza which is delivered pizza oven hot. "Many students that can't afford a meal or slice of pizza are also fed." And the rest of students in attendance get pizza and soda at 1/2 the cost of their own high school cafeteria.

"This is great deal for students with no or a limited allowance and income" said Melissa Pirani, Christ Church Youth Director. Students also enjoy hanging out, talking, TV and games during Pizza Lunch. Students are met each week by a group of adult volunteers who serve pizza and soda. Often students volunteer to participate in programs like, The Crop Walk, a walk-a-thon dedicated to feed the hungry. Students need not be members of the Christ Church to attend Pizza Lunch. Many students attend Pizza Lunch for their four years in high school. Some return after they have moved on to careers, military or college to say "Hello." Volunteers that love each other's company, laugh a lot and hear "great stories" from volunteer, Nancy Osborn, help serve hundreds of slices of pizza and sodas and clean up afterward like a well-oiled machine.		Youth Homepage For The "Rents" Pizza Lunch Church's Home Page CONTACT CCGP Youth Ministry 61 Grosse Pointe Blvd. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 Tel: 313.885.4841 email: Rev. Lisa Flores
All volunteers have bright smiles, know many students by name and some also have students at South High School. Volunteers include: Ben Daume, students call him Uncle Ben, Nancy Osborn, Susan Heinen, Debbie Breen, Lori Varas, Alex Varas, Mark Varas, George Port, Mark Lorenger, Phil, Rob & Lisa Flores. Many of the weekly students and volunteers love when Christ Church staff and Brad Whitaker take time to visit weekly at Pizza Lunch. "It makes everyone feel at home. We smile and laugh a lot. This volunteer opportunity builds a great community, creates new friendships and generates a family feeling." We fondly remember, and thank ALL of our past Pizza Lunch founders and volunteers. You all helped build a future for Christ Church. Please contact PIZZA LUNCH if you have time to volunteer on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Or, just stop by for a slice of pizza.