October 2003 - Tower - Page 6

Mission Notes

June Loving, Captain

Thank you, God! We have survived a great hurricane. There are trees down and some wind and water damage to homes and cars, but there are so many reasons to be thankful.

Faith in Action! I have seen acts of kindness; people helping people; people saying "good morning" to others they have not acknowledged before. When trouble comes to everyone, we seem to relate to each other with more understanding and empathy than at any other time.

At the time of this writing, I am not sure if we had the Potato Luncheon or not. We may have had it on an alternate date. I will report the contribution amount for the communion offering and the Potato Luncheon together in the November Tower.

Volunteer opportunities are everywhere

Salvation Army is signing up bell ringers and needs willing volunteers
LINK/PORT needs volunteers, an assortment of jobs are available
Society of St. Andrews (Gleaning America's Fields - Feeding America's Hungry) needs volunteers Saturday, October 4 to participate in an Apple Pickin' Jamboree, 8:00 a.m. to noon. There are plans to take the church van. Get an application in the church office or from Annette Pomeroy (if you cannot go on this trip, there will be others.)
CONTACT Peninsula wants to train volunteers in active listening, Call 244-0594.
Isabel has given us a wonderful opportunity to help elderly neighbors.

As Annette wrote last month "Put Your Faith Into Action." She made a list of activities with suggestions for mission service. That was a great starter list. If you need a copy, see me or Annette and we will provide one for you or put a note in the Mission Mail Box in the church office.

World Communion Sunday is our Communion Offering for October 5

This world offering, as directed by the guideline of the General Church Conference is to be distributed as follows:

50% for Crusade Scholarships with at least ½ of the amount used in ministries beyond the USA

35% for the Ethnic Scholarship Program

15% for the Ethnic In-Service Training Program

These scholarships and programs give a measure of support to many groups who need leaders to guide their struggling congregations. To build a stronger world fellowship of faith, this financial assistance is desperately needed.

Good News! The Good News Sunday School Class will again be collecting small toiletries for PORT during the winter months. See Jerry Dodson or any class member on any Sunday if you have items to donate.

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Last update: October 10, 2003