Missions and Outreach discussion
After studying the book of James, we discussed what we could do as a class to outreach and serve. These were the brainstorming ideas that were captured. They fall into 3 categories.
Broad
Feed the hungry/poor
Targeted, Long-term
Epworth Children's home
Financial education
Collect resource materials for other groups/churches
Adopt a struggling church
Targeted, Short-term
Adopt-a-Family
Keith's Missions Evaluation Form
Broad
Feed the hungry/poor
Targeted, Long-term
Epworth Children's home
Financial education
Collect resource materials for other groups/churches
Adopt a struggling church
Targeted, Short-term
Adopt-a-Family
Keith's Missions Evaluation Form
As part of our missions focus, we have signed up for Centenary Cares food service on November 18th. This is the week prior to Thanksgiving. Mark your calendar, schedule to leave work early and join us for some mission work and fun!
Below is a list of personal items that Centenary has asked for. Please review this and bring some items in the next few weeks. We'll collect them and get them delivered to this worthy cause.
Personal Care Kits
Travel size shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotions; wash cloths
Additional Items (we hand out as available)
Deodorant
Disposable razors
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Foot Poweder
Combs
Socks (year round)
Backpacks
Face Tissue
Winter Items
Socks, gloves, hats/skull caps, scarves, coats, blankets
Additional items needed for the program
Reading glasses (all strengths)
Wallets (plastic or otherwise) for IDs
Long distance phone card for social worker to use when working with guests
Large sized canned fruits and vegetables for free meal program
Large size bags of pasta
Meat for meals
20-30 new sturdy folding chairs for the dining room
Financially
Groups to sponsor a mean, $250 sponsors a nice meal for guests
Sustaining memberships, as low as $20/month (contact a staffer)
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