Outreach Notes
Freely ye have received, freely give. - Matthew 10:8
| Mechawana | Outreach Notes | Tape Ministry |
| Cooper Community Center | Nicaragua Covenant | Ecumenical Food Pantry |
Although
it has turned cold, Mechuwana will still be offering retreats, rallies, and
overnights during the cold weather. The next event coming up is the Junior High
Rally in November. The next Rally will be the Senior High Rally in December.
More opportunities for gathering may be found at the website www.mechuwana.org
Mechawana
Bear is keeping his tummy full of Campbell's products. The proofs of purchase
were used last year to upgrade the computer system in the camp offices and also
to get much needed athletic equipment. We have been sharing the labels with the
Conference United Methodist Women. They, in turn, send them to Cooper Community
Center. Cooper Community Center,in Boston,has been collecting labels towards the
purchase of a 15 passenger van. They need 1.5 million proofs/labels. In the last
year, they have collected enough to buy a wheel.
Tape Ministry . . .
Just a
reminder that the tape ministry will be available to those who might like to
receive a tape of the 10:30 AM Sunday service starting October 5th.
If you know of
any shut-ins who might like a tape, please leave a message with Bev in the
office, or let Cora or Harold Brown know, telephone
854-1869, e-mail,
chbrown218@gwi.net
Outreach Notes . . .
Did you know there is a bulletin board in the hall dedicated
to the Outreach ministries of our church? It is the bright blue one just inside
the door. We are hoping that this year we can present information on the many
organizations we support in our advance specials category of our budget. These
are the programs that get our monies at the end of the year after we have paid
our mission shares to the Conference.
Keep an eye on the board for frequent current information on these programs.
Nicaragua Covenant Items . . .
It is that time of year to start collecting items for the Nicargagua
Container Shipment that is collected at Annual Conference. The items needed this year
are: New
school supplies-paper, pads, pens, pencils, notebooks, 3-hole lined paper,
colored construction paper & Crayola crayons (No 3-ring binders, thank you)
Medical Supplies-Tylenol, Children’s Tylenol, Band Aid Bandages, Triple
Antibiotic Ointment, Gauze pads and tape.
Dental Supplies-Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Dental Floss
Fabric and Sewing Supplies-for the Union Femenil Women’s Sewing Project
Underwear-New prepackaged –for children & adults
Ecumenical Food Pantry
The Pantry has been very busy with the day to day operations that
go on. In October/November, the pantry will participate in the "Scouting
For Food" collection done by the local scouts. We also plan on handing out
several Thanksgiving Baskets as we did last year.
NEEDED AT THE PANTRY
jelly/jam toothpaste baking mixes toilet paper
canned milk toothbrushes soups paper towels
canned vegetables baked beans detergents
canned fruit bar soap jello/puddings feminine care
Cooper Community Center
COOPER
COMMUNITY CENTER, IN THE ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOOD OF BOSTON, OFFERS DAY CARE FOR
CHILDREN, ADULT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AFTER SCHOOL CARE AND EDUCATIONAL HELP,
AND SENIOR CITIZEN DAY CARE. MANY MORE PROGRAMS ARE INCLUDED IN THEIR
OPERATIONS. THEY ARE THE ONLY BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES FUNDED PROGRAM IN NEW
ENGLAND. THIS IS ONE AREA WHERE THE BENEVOLENCE MONIES THAT YOU DONATE EVERY
SUNDAY GOES. IT IS CLOSE BY AND OFFERS A WELCOME TO ANY WHO WISH TO VISIT. THEIR
WEBSITE IS www.cooperctr.org/ . THE
MONIES YOU GIVE TO THE BENEVOLENCE BUDGET EACH WEEK ARE ADDED TO THE MONIES FROM
ALL THE CHURCHES IN THE U.S. AND USED TO SUPPORT THIS AND OTHER PROGRAM
NATIONWIDE. OTHER MONIES YOU GIVE EACH WEEK TO BENEVOLENCES GOES TO PROGRAMS
FUNDED AT THE CONFERENCE LEVEL(SALEM MISSION) AND THE LOCAL LEVEL(MECHUWANA).