Outreach Update

“Love thy neighbor as thyself.” During this month which includes Valentine’s Day, we are reminded of how important a role love plays in our lives. We think of our spouses, family and friends. But we also think about Christ’s words about loving our neighbor as ourselves. In many ways this Congregation shows this love through [...]

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SOUPER BOWL OF CARING

The Sunday School is once again sponsoring the “Souper Bowl of Caring.” This national youth-led program’s goal is to increase awareness of hunger and the need for food pantries within communities. Soup, canned goods or money are being collected for CazCares through February 5th, Super Bowl Sunday. CazCares has experienced an increased need for their [...]

Collection of Hygiene Kits

The Outreach Committee, with the permission of Session, will start collecting hygiene kits for future emergencies. Often there is little time between notification of the need and the due date for these items.  Because of the kindness of B.J. Palmer, we will be able to collect and store these items at the Wendell House, so [...]

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Pentecost Offering

The youngest member of the PC(USA) Special Offerings family, the Pentecost Offering, was first received by congregations in 1998.  It provides a way to directly meet the needs of children at risk, youth and young adults.  The benefits can be seen all around us.  Congregations are trying new  ways to minister with the children at risk [...]

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Hygiene Kits for Haiti

The Christian Education and Outreach Committees are organizing supplies to prepare hygiene kits for Haiti. Listed below are the supplies needed. We will also need $2 per kit to cover mailing charges. Hygiene Kit (previously Health Kit) 1 — hand towel (approximately 16″ x 28″, no fingertip or bath towels) 1 — washcloth 1 — [...]

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VACATION FOR VERA HOUSE

Summertime means flip flops and books, right? The Outreach Committee would like to help out Vera House by collecting needed items on July 12th and 19th. A collection box will be placed in the Narthex for donations of items such as: Journals Body wash/spray Toothpaste Paper products Flip flops Appointment books Shampoo Women’s slippers Boys [...]

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