About

lovesick ministries community outreach and services in southwest oklahoma

THE INSPIRING JOURNEY OF LOVESICK MINISTRIES

Mary and Austin Solenberg founded Lovesick Ministries Inc. in 2009. Lovesick is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit ministry humbling serving Southwest Oklahoma. They are a non-denominational ministry formed from a grassroots initiative to serve an underprivileged demographic’s physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. Mary and Austin have a Jesus-centered vision and mission to be the tangible hands and feet of Jesus in their community. In 2010, Mary and Austin took up their crosses and let their actions speak louder than words as they began their ministry in a nearby local park. Olson Park was home to many displaced and homeless individuals. A small team of enthusiastic volunteers provided a free home-cooked meal, clothing, and faith-based fellowship to those in need. Lovesick remained faithful to their vision and calling at Olson Park despite enduring the harsh elements of the outdoors.

In 2013 Lovesick Ministries relocated indoors to a rough and dilapidated 10,000 sq. foot industrial warehouse. This warehouse space is located in the heart of old downtown Lawton. This rustic, raw, and industrial space became Lovesick Ministries’ permanent location. Areas of ministry began to grow as they incorporated a worship service with a Spirit-filled message of hope along with outreach services to the community.

Expanding Our Community Outreach & Services

In 2019, an extensive renovation was started with minimal financing and was set to be completed in 2023. Jesus continues to move mountains as they serve and love their neighbors.

Lovesick flourished, grew, and expanded into new areas of outreach during the last ten years. They partnered with Feed the Children and The Kaleo Foundation in OKC to start a food pantry. The clothing ministry grew bigger and bigger with each passing year. The free and hot meals continued weekly while sharing the gospel’s good news with the broken, hurting, and lost. Sunday services include worship music and a Holy Spirit-led message followed by a time for prayer.

In the Summer of 2022, Lovesick Ministries opened a satellite outreach location in Duncan, Oklahoma. The Duncan branch continues to grow, expand, and meet real needs, all while sharing the Gospel message of hope and love!

Our Vision

Lovesick is actively pursuing an expanding outreach for ‘at-risk’ youth in Southwest Oklahoma. A population of youth in the area is growing up in unfortunate situations out of their control. Often, they avoid their home because of this.
Lovesick wants to create a safe place for them to be young, free, and in the presence of an Almighty God. It is going to be called the STOP SPOT. Stop Teen Oppressive Practices. Start Proactive Overcoming Tactics The STOP SPOT will be instrumental in engaging the youth through worship, bible studies, community service, school study areas, job fairs, weekend and evening fellowship with games, and open mic. nights with various other areas of outreach.

Our ministry’s desire is to see the youth in our community grow into adults capable of overcoming obstacles in all areas of their life. We also want to provide haircuts, clothing, hygiene items, prom attire for students, and many other things specifically catered to the ‘at-risk’ youth.