EASTER BASKETS FOR CONCERN FOR NEIGHBORS FOOD BANK: 200 Easter baskets were given to grateful families at the food bank. Many people made these baskets possible, and everyone’s contribution is appreciated. Each basket contained a stuffed animal, a scripture coloring book, candy, and grass. It was a pleasure to see the happy faces and hear their words of appreciation as we handed out the baskets and wished each person a “Happy Easter.”
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING: Our congregation has given a generous amount of $699.75 to the One Great Hour of Sharing offering. This offering will provide much needed help for people in our country and many other countries as well. People who are hungry, needing disaster assistance and facing injustice and help with disabilities will all benefit from this offering.
OPERATION NIGHTWATCH SPECIAL OFFERING: Each fall for many years we collected white socks for Operation Nightwatch. We did not do that last year as we decided to give them a special offering instead. This offering will be given on Pentecost Sunday. There will be a basket in the back of the church for donations.
Julie R said the owner of the “Cheaper by the Day” store has some socks for us which she is willing to deliver to “Operation Nightwatch.” If you prefer to give socks instead of a monetary gift that is alright, too.
Operation Nightwatch provides a hot dinner for homeless people, calls shelters to find them a place for the night, and gives waterproof blankets to people who have to sleep outside. They provide socks and clothing as needed. Operation Nightwatch has a women’s overnight shelter. The women can leave belongings there during the day if they want to. Senior apartments provide safe, clean and comfortable living spaces for 20 seniors. Snacks and toiletries are also provided.
EAGLE WINGS DISABILITY MINISTRIES: will receive the pre-school tithe of$130 plus a private donation of $20 to make a total of $150. Eagle Wings had a day retreat recently at our church and really enjoyed their day here. We received a very appreciative e-mail thanking us for our hospitality.
UNDERGROUND MINISTRIES: The Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church founded “Underground Ministries to build relationships with prisoners about to be released from the Monroe Prison. Newly released prisoners receive help finding housing and employment as well as spiritual and social support. Underground Coffee Company provides training for former prisoners who want to work for the coffee company. A portion of the money from coffee sales goes to support the “Underground Ministries.”
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