Lenten Mission Opportunities
Wall of Food - We will build a wall of food that will be donated to Southwest Ecumenical Ministries (SWEM) after Easter. Watch the wall of non-perishable food items grow during the 6 weeks of Lent (Canned soups, vegetables, fruits & mean, peanut butter, cereal, pasta)
One Great Hour of Sharing - The children’s fish banks have been distributed. Children and Adult donations will be collected on Palm Sunday March 28th. This offering makes the love of Christ come alive for individuals and communities around the world that suffer the effects of disaster, conflict, or severe economic hardship. It is collected by multiple denominations.
Church World Service Hygiene Kits - Tabitha Circle is coordinating the collection, sorting and delivering of Personal Hygiene Kits to be sent to earthquake victims in Haiti. There will be a collection box in the Narthex on three Sundays in March – the 7th, 14th, and 21st. Please bring one or more items in and we will assemble the kits and deliver them in April. Items needed are very
specific:
* One hand towel measuring approximately 16” x 28” (no fingertip or bath towels)
* One washcloth
* One wide-tooth comb
* One nail clipper
* One bar of soap (bath size in wrapper)
* One toothbrush (in original packaging)
* Six standard size Band-aids
Also accepting cash to apply to shipping costs.
Do NOT bring in toothpaste as it has expiration dates. It will be added by CWS.