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Mission Statement:
To produce fully equipped disciples of Jesus Christ who are able to reproduce themselves for the advancement of God's Kingdom.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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At various times during the year we are involved in different special events and would like to acquaint you with some of them.
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| UPCOMING REACH OUT MINISTRIES |
1. In August, at the Ladies Aid meeting(August 17th), we will be filling and donating back packs and messenger bags for back to school. If there is anyone in our church who needs help with back to school supplies(or if they know someone in that position), please let Pastor Andy know. Be sure to tell Pastor Andy the age/sex of the child so we can pick out an appropriate one for them.
2. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. On September 18 we will meet at the church to sew pillowcases for "A Case for Smiles". A Case for Smiles is a division of ConKerr Cancer. Their mission is simple; they aim to make life brighter for children with life changing illnesses and injuries.
Material for the cases will be provided. Bring your sewing machine, a small scissor and some straight pins.
If you can't sew, but would be willing to iron or pin fabric....please feel free to join us.
We will be making pillowcases for ill children in the Janet Weis Children's Hospital in Wilkes-Barre.
If you know of a child with a serious illness or injury whose life would be brightened by having a special pillowcase, please let Lorraine Berton know.
Many thanks.
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| SHOES FOR ORPHAN SOULS |
SHOE DRIVE: Now through August 14, 2010. Please drop your new shoes off in the container in the back of the church. Remember to put a note, message or picture inside. Pray for the orphans around the world. Shipping donations are also being accepted. Please see Lorraine Berton or Pastor Andy for more information.
PLUS: They also take donations of children's underwear.
For the last 10 years, Shoes for Orphan Souls has provided hope for more than 1.8 million children around the world through a pair of shoes. And it has only been possible through the generous support of friends like you.
Shoes for Orphan Souls is the largest humanitarian aid project of Buckner International, a global Christian organization that seeks to make life better for orphans, at-risk children and families. Buckner provides an array of services to meet the needs of children and families, including humanitarian aid support, volunteer mission opportunities, community enrichment programs, foster care and adoption services, and support programs for children living in other countries.
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| REACH OUT MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES |
FOOD PANTRY: We will begin partnering with CEO to deliver food to those less fortunate than we are. CEO serves 8,599 people a week in NEPA! The need is great. We can help. We donate, they deliver!
The Weinberg Food Bank distributes the food to other food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, group homes for the disabled, daycare centers, children’s camps and senior citizen programs. It also sponsors summer and after school meals for low income children in their Kids Cafe.
All types of non perishable foods in non glass containers are needed as well as paper products and soaps. There will also be envelopes available for monetary donations for those of you who do not like to grocery shop, but would like to be part of the solution. Art or Lorraine Berton will take your envelope and shop for you.
CEO will pick up our donations once a month.
If you are able to help with any of the above items, please place them in the box located in the rear of the sanctuary.
SODA TABS: We are still collecting soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Scranton and the Shriner's Hospital in Philadelphia. These tabs may also be brought to the church and placed in a container in the rear of the sanctuary.
In Matthew 25:37-40 Jesus tells us:
"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' |
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MEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST
March 13, 2010 - Parsons - 8:30 a.m.
April 10, 2010 - Laurel Run - 8:30 a.m.
May 8, 2010 - Dickson City - 8:30 a.m.
June 12, 2010 - East End - 8:30 a.m.
September 11, 2010 - Parsons - 8:30 a.m.
October 9, 2010 - Laurel Run - 8:30 a.m.
November 13, 2010 - Dickson City - 8:30 a.m.
December 11, 2010 - East End - 8:30 a.m.
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