What do water pumps, a flock of chicks, fruit and vegetable seeds, and a llama have in common? They’re all gifts provided to Heifer International through last spring’s Pentecost Offering. Given in memory of Charles Martin, a beloved member of our congregation who served as deacon, elder and role model to all our children, these gifts will provide a gift of clean water, a basket of hope, a boost of … Continue reading →
The next Change-in-the-Jar program will benefit Hi Tor Animal Shelter. Thanks to Sue Rentz for submitting the idea, pulled in a random drawing by the Deacons. The Shelter was a popular suggestion, given the difficulties they face. The Deacons are also collecting items needed by the shelter. A list of items which can be donated to the shelter can be found on the collection bin in the Colonial Room.
Continue reading →On January 8th members of our youth group joined with members of the joint youth group in preparing dinner for Helping Hands at the Stony Point United Methodist Church. This is the fifth time we’ve participated in this program. As you all know, Helping Hands is a program for feeding and sheltering the homeless in Rockland County. Our church will be housing the clients of Helping Hands on three nights … Continue reading →
The final total weight of food donations to the People to People food pantry for 2012 came to 1,142 pounds, a new record. Thank you all for your generosity. No good deed goes unpunished, so we’re aiming for an even higher weight in 2013. And so the YG has designated February to be Italian Food month. We are encouraging donations of boxed pasta and jars of pasta sauce. Of course, … Continue reading →