November 2020 Newsletter

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Savoy United Methodist Church
November 2020 Issue

FROM THE



PASTOR








M a r c B r o w n










T h a n k y o u !





In this time of thanksgiving, I know I don’t say “Thank You”
enough. I realize that there are many people who make
UPCOMING EVENTS
things happen here at Savoy UMC that I don’t thank
enough. So here is my attempt to catch a few people
N O V 1 S T : W O R S H I P 9 : 3 0 A M
that make ministry at Savoy UMC happen.

N O V 8 T H : W O R S H I P 9 : 3 0 A M
To the staff –
N O V 1 5 : W O R S H I P 9 : 3 0 A M
Rebeccah – thank you for all you do to love on and teach
N O V 1 5 : L A S T D A Y T O D R O P
the youth at Savoy UMC. Your passion and desire for the
O F F O C C B O X E S !
youth to know the truth is evident, and it is having an
impact. You spend countless hours planning and
N O V 2 0 : T H A N K S G I V I N G
preparing to engage the youth in real ways that help
B A S K E T P R E P
them to encounter Jesus. I also want to thank Andrew,
N O V 2 1 : T H A N K S G I V I N G B A S K E T
for his help and thank Jacob, Samuel, Benjamin and Faith
D I S T R I B U T I O N
for sharing their mom and dad with the youth.
N O V 2 2 : W O R S H I P 9 : 3 0 A M
Gail – thank you for your energy and effort to care for
and love on the children of Savoy N O V 2 2 : L A S T D A Y T O D R O P
O F F D O N A T I O N S F O R M I D W E S T
UMC. You are creatively pursuing technology
M I S S I O N S & C H R I S T M A S A T
and ideas that will not only educate the children of Savoy
C U N N I N G H A M .
UMC, but teach them
they matter to God and us. I am sure you
N O V 2 9 : W O R S H I P 9 : 3 0 A M
did not ever imagine you would have such a presence on
YouTube. Thank you also to Mark for all he does to love
and support you in your ministry.

Cecil – thank you for all you did to try to keep things organized and some of the business details off
of my desk as the Director of Operations. These days of Covid19 have brought many new wrinkles
and protocols to work through, and your assistance definitely made a difference. Though you are no
longer officially on staff, your willingness to help keep us going during this time of transition is truly

appreciated.


Briana – You are gifted and talented and have impacted the ministry of Savoy UMC. Your
creativity brought new life to the newsletter, your technology skills have moved us forward and
helped relieved a burden with Shelby. You seek to keep things organized and on time, but working
with me has brought new challenges to how that happens. Your willingness to help out temporarily
until we fill the new position is helping us to avoid major issues.


Dee (part time volunteer staffer) – Thank you for your generous offer to help in the office! You
were willing to learn new software, put together the newsletter (compile, organize and send it out),
answer phone and emails. Your efforts helped keep me from going completely crazy! I can’t thank
you enough for all you did!


Brian, Steve, Pat, Rose, Kay, Jana, Amy, Sybil, Mark, Tim, Mike, Jon, Kelli – Thank you for

all you do to make worship happen in the virtual world and in the real world before Covid19.
Worship would not be the same without all you do to bring music, vocals, Power, and capturing it
for
the world to see and hear.


Cindy, Jo Ann, Dee, Seraphin family, Charlie and Jan, Crystal, Dick – Thank you for all you do to
make sure we are sanitized and clean before and after in person worship on Sundays. You are
keeping us clean and prepare. Loving others requires sacrifice--Thanks for showing us Jesus.


Stewardship and Finance, Maintenance and Grounds, Trustees, Prayer Team, Memorial
Team, SPRC, Missions – Thank you for all you do to make sure - the money is tracked and
deposited, bills are paid, building is running smoothly and cared for, planning for the future and
organizing us for today, covering us in prayer and celebrating and remembering the saints who have
gone before us, for managing and working with the staff and keeping us connected, enabling us to
minister to those who need to see Jesus in a real way. Though I did not list each name individually,
know I see you and praise God for you and your impact on the ministry of Savoy UMC.


For those who step up for special projects – Covid Response Team, Habitat for Humanity and

Thanksgiving Baskets. Thanks for all of the time, energy, creativity and passions you have given to
impact us and those we will come in contact with now and in the days ahead.
Thank you!
We would not be where we are, if it were not for you. It takes a bunch of hard work to keep a
family together and moving in the right direction and your efforts enable this to happen for us. Are
there things we can do better, yes, and we are working on being better. I remind all of us “Journey
with Jesus to be like Jesus!” is our mission and we will only accomplish it if we do ittogether. Thanks
for the privilege to lead you on this journey!

Philippines 1:3

SAVOY UMC



MISSIONS











Now


thru


Nov 22











Midwest Mission Collection
Savoy UMC is partnering with Midwest Mission to serve as a collection point for a Conference-

wide Hurricane Mission Collection, now until November 22. Items can be left inside (or near)
the plastic tubs set up between the double doors of the main entrance to the church any time

the building is open, or by appointment. Monetary donations are also accepted. Forms for each
donation are provided by Midwest Mission and are available at the table beside the collection

tubs for donors to complete. Please consider joining in this effort by donating one or more of
the items below:




Health Recovery
Foldable Walkers

Wheelchairs
Crutches

Canes
Orthopedic Supplies - walking boots, slings, ace wraps, etc.




Hygiene Recovery

Home Recovery Household Cleaner - no spray bottles - 16-
Tools - no electric; any size can be used 40oz

Blankets - can be gently used Toothpaste - at least 2.5 oz
Shovels - prefer flat long handle Dish Soap - 16-34 oz
Laundry Soap - 32-64 ozt

SAVOY UMC



MISSIONS













Mission to the Philippines



On October 24, the Volunteers in Mission to the Philippines met at
Forrest Hill UMC in Peoria. We packed 10 boxes that will be sent
to our friends at the three churches we worked with in the

Philippines. The boxes were filled with fabric, sewing machines,
clothing, books, school supplies and household goods. Thank you

for your donations! Every item will be a blessing to the recipients.
Many, many face masks will be made with the elastic and fabric

that was sent. Hopefully we will be able to see our friends on the
other side of the globe again. God willing.

THANKSGIVING



BASKETS





This year the Thanksgiving Basket program has been primarily funded through the Pumpkin
Patch project, which was a tremendous success! Thanks to all who worked so hard to make that
happen, to all who participated, and to all who donated so kindly. We are very close to attaining

our goal of $7,650 and providing a Thanksgiving Basket to 170 families from our community. If
you have not designated a contribution to the Pumpkin Patch project yet, please take a

moment to do so soon.



This year we will distribute 140 baskets to families whose names are given to us through the
empty tomb program, and 30 additional baskets to those whose names are given to us through

the congregation of Savoy UMC. If you are aware of a need within our congregation, please
contact the church office so that arrangements are made for those individuals as well. There
are many of these 30 baskets still needing to be assigned to a family, so please forward those

names by November 15th if possible.



Plans to assemble Thanksgiving Baskets for recipients this year is similar to that of last year and
will of course include all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID19. The non-

perishable items will be assembled into 170 baskets on Friday, November 20th. Then on
Saturday, November 21st, the refirgerated items will be added to each basket which will then

be placed in the rear of the recipients vehicle or delievered to the front door of the recipient's
home. Volunteers will be needed on both days to erect cartons, place items into baskets,
convey baskets form station to station, place names on cartons, load baskets into vehicles,

deliver baskets to recipient's homes, contact recipients and perform other tasks as well. To
volunteer, please contact the church office to sign up to help with this.



Finally, thanks to everyone who is part of making Thanksgiving 2020 special to many families

who might overwise have much less.


Nov. 20th



&


21st!

THANK YOU!






Savoy United Methodist Church commits to feeding the hungry and demonstrating Christ’s love

through Thanksgiving baskets each year. This year we had a goal of 170 baskets and need
around $8,000.00 to create these baskets.



In years past, we have used Penny Wars and the successful Fall Bazaar to fund the ministry.

This year, because of COVID 19, we had a set of new challenges and needed to raise money in
a new way. We created a pumpkin patch fundraiser to do more than raise money. We really

wanted to also find a way to involve people that were unable to come to church and have an
event that would connect us to the community. We wanted to engage the church body and
show the community the joy and hope we have in Jesus and that we are still here serving.



Some people bought pumpkins, some people decorated them, some people moved them

around and yet others helped organize and advertise. Maybe you prayed, maybe you gave
sacrificially and donated directly to the Thanksgiving basket ministry. No matter your role,

thank you for supporting this fundraiser. It was about more than pumpkins. It was about joy,
hope, and feeding the hungry.



Our final numbers were 72 pumpkins decorated and $3,650.00 raised. We had many people
from the congregation come and drive through the wind-blown patch as well as many people

new to the church. We know God can use our efforts in ways we don’t even consider and our
prayer is that as we wrap up the pumpkin fundraiser many will be blessed through our service.



The pumpkins are now resting in the shed and awaiting “Pumpkin Olympics” with the youth.

CHRISTMAS



AT



CUNNINGHAM






Once again we have the

opportunity to show the Kids at
Cunningham how much we care.
For those who like to shop and

donate items from their
Christmas wish lists there will be
the usual paper ornaments on the

little tree or the alternative
would be to contact Ginger at
Cunningham for an “electronic

tag”. Gift cards are good choices,
too (Bath & Body Works, Dick’s,

Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, Target
and Wal-Mart). Gift cards ship
free from Amazon.com and you
wouldn’t even have to pick up a

tag at church. If you mail your
gift card to Cunningham, indicate

it is for the Christmas wish list. If
you purchase an item return it to
the church unwrapped no later
than November 22nd. There will

be a special box for gift cards.
Look for the tree the week of

November 8. Thank you for
helping us love on the kids!

H
HAPPYAPPY
HAPPY
B
BIRTHDAYIRTHDAY
BIRTHDAY


CAROL APPERSON (8TH) ANTHONY ROZIER (27TH)
RILEY AKERS (10TH) LAURA TAYLOR (17TH)

DON MAASE (13TH) RILEY THOMPSON (18TH)
KAY MCCOY (15TH) JEAN HUDDLESTON (23RD)

ED WISE (15TH) JOHN HORVAT (24TH)
PENNY WHITE (25TH) KAIDEN BURWELL (26TH)



















Happy
Happy
Happy
Anniversary
Anniversary
Anniversary










DON & VERA MAASE (4)

TIM & ANGELA HANCOCK(15)

BEV & LARRY INMAN (27)

MS. GAIL'S




KID'S CORNER
































WHAT IS NEW WITH THE
trucks, a reuseable bag, a plastic cup, a bar of
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY? soap and wash cloth and so much more. You


Operation Christmas Child can pick if you want to fill for a boy or girl
and the age of that child. All of that
I pray all of you have seen the boxes in the information is in the church lobby. Get your
church lobby available to fill. With the children and grandchildren involved.
COVID19, it has impacted these children Explain to them how important it is to GIVE

even more. They need the hope of Jesus to the less fortunate. God will bless you. Ask
Christ. When you fill a box, you are giving you child to write a card about themselves or
a child MORE than just a filled box with draw pictures and enclose it in the box.

goodies – you are giving them the Please write a check for $9.00 to Samaritan’s
opportunity to go to sunday school for a Purse, if you can, to help pay for shipping
week to learn about Jesus. Many receive a the box.

Bible in their language and the children
take what they learn at home and share the Go to operationchristmaschild.com and
Good News with their family! Eternal life is watch the testimonies of the children.

part of this adventure. Children will
receive ONE box in their lifetime. Please You will be blessed.
fill it with things like a "WOW" item,

school supplies, balls, dolls, chapstick,

Halloween Cards Marco Polo

Halloween cards were sent to all children Marco Polo's were sent to those
with some christian tatoos and bracelets. families whom I have connection

More Jesus letters were enclosed. with. Anna Smith loves to sing Jesus
songs on Marco Polo and send them to
Object Lesson on Face Time Live me. Jacob, Samuel, and Benjamin

I did an object lesson on "God is like a Paper Anderson like to communicate this
Clip". Psalm 9:9. The Lord is a refuge for the way. I love being surprised with a

oppressed and a stronghold in times of Marco Polo from my friends.
trouble.
Puppet Show

Special Cards to Parents A puppet show will be coming soon. I
All parents were sent a friendly card with a hurt my left writs and knee so it is

message of blessing their children. Touching hard to do them right now, but they
them while speaking a blessing over them. will be coming.

This is something God speaks of and all
parents can do this, not only for their Thank you!
children, but for each other. Thank you for the cards and phone
calls to with me a speedy recovery! I

Jib Jabs was in an accident and broke my left

Halloween jib jabs were sent to children. wrist and messed up my knee. God is
Parents, please look at your messenger and healing me quickly!
email for them.

By partnering with
parents we are helping

youth FOCUS, and fix

their eyes on Jesus, in

order to know the

Truth...



November December


1st--Youth Group (6-8pm) 6th--Youth Group (6-8pm)
8th--Youth Group (4:30pm-7:30pm) Hardy's 13th--Christmas Party!! (5-8pm, details to
Reindeer Ranch. come)
15th--Youth Group (6-8pm) 19th (SAT) --SERVE @ Cunningham
22nd--Youth Group (6-8pm) Children's Home (4-7pm)
29th--NO YOUTH, Happy Thanksgiving! 22th--NO YOUTH GROUP, Merry Christmas!



































The Gospel of Jesus Christ

TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS






















"Where two or three
gather in my name, there

am I with them."
-Matthew 18:30










Charles Stanley tells of a time when he was struggling with a lot of opposition. In
the midst of the turmoil, an elderly member of the church invited him to her
apartment for lunch. He hesitated because he was busy and did not want to listen PRAYER TEAM
to her lecture, but he finally agreed.
The prayer team
He met her downstairs at the retirement community where she lived. They had meets the 1st and
lunch together and then she explained there was something she wanted to show
him in her apartment. She took him to a picture hanging on her living room wall, a 3rd Wednesday of
picture of Daniel in the lions' den. "Son," she said, "look at this picture and tell me each month at 5:00
what you see." PM at the church.
We would love to
Stanley looked at the picture and saw that all the lions had their mouths closed. have you join us in
Some were lying down and some were standing. Daniel was standing with his
hands behind him looking up at the ray of light coming into the den. Stanley prayer!
pointed out every detail he could think of. "Is there anything else?" she asked.


He could think of nothing. She put her arm on his shoulder and said, "Son, what I
want you to see is that Daniel doesn't have his eyes on the lions, but on Christ."


Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who
for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame and Contact
sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2) Marilyn Hancock
[email protected]
Always search for the light of Jesus! (217) 369-4874

CONNECT








Connect with Jesus and one another through Sunday worship as well
as meaningful ministries throughout the week.


Facebook Group


Want to get connected from home? Join our Savoy
United Methodist Church Family facebook group!

Not only is this group a great way to stay up-to-date
on the latest information and events happening at
Savoy UMC, but it is also a great way to

communicate with people in our congregation! Email
the church office for an invite at
[email protected]!






CONNECTION
OPPORTUNITIES ON
Mailing List HOLD


Join our mailing list to keep up-to-date on all that
FELLOWSHIP TIME
is happening at Savoy UMC! We send out a weekly
SENIOR SAINTS
email every Friday and release our monthly
CHILDREN'S
newsletter the beginning of each month. To
subscribe, click here or email the church office at MINISTRY

[email protected]. THE QUILTERS
DINE WITH A DOC




Sunday Morning
Youth Group
Worship
10 NEW STRATEGIES
Youth group typically meets on Sundays from
FOR SUCCESS
Though we still have to give air hugs and
5-7pm. Check the youth newsletter page for
smile from under a mask, we would still
specific events and dates!
love to see you on Sunday mornings for
RETROSPECT: A LOOK
worship! Currently, we are having one
Led by: Rebeccah Anderson BACK AT LAST YEAR
service each Sunday at 9:30am.
[email protected]
Preregistration is required. Click here to
register!

GROW








Grow in relationship with others and Jesus by joining a small group
or Bible study.



Tuesday Bible Study Faith Journey


Tuesdays at 9:30 AM via ZOOM First Monday of each month



We meet to study the Bible and apply the Journey with Jesus to be like Jesus:
truth we encounter to our lives and the searching scripture, sharing, prayers,
situations we are facing. Email Marc fellowship and snacks. Next meeting is
Brown for the zoom link! November 2 at 6:30pm at the Rickett's
home. We will be studying Ephesians.
Contact: Pastor Marc Brown
[email protected] Contact: Gary and Audrey Ricketts
217-367-2098






Chick Chat SMALL GROUPS ON
HOLD
Thursdays at 9:00 AM

CHAPTER & VERSE:
Chick chat small group is meeting safe
ADULT BIBLE STUDY.
and socially distanced at member's homes.
FINDERS/SEEKERS:
Contact: Cindy Cook
ADULT BIBLE STUDY.
[email protected]

SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE


Women's Group Journeymen


Every other Sunday at 2:00pm Saturdays at 7:00 AM


Small group for women that meets every This men's group has a purpose of providing an
other Sunday. Currently meeting at Sybil's opportunity for men to grow and support each
home and will begin studying "Living other in the Journey with Jesus to become more
Proof" videos by Beth Moore followed by like Jesus. The Journey through this world was
discussion.Next meetings are November 1st not intended to be a SOLO mission, in order to be
and 15th. the BODY of CHRIST we need to spend time and
learn to worship, live, and work together.
Contact: Ginger Mills
[email protected] Led by: Brian Markstahler
[email protected]

SERVE








Serve through your time, talent, treasure, and witness to spread the
love of Jesus to others.




Media Booth


Work in the media booth on Sunday
mornings assisting with lights, sound, and
PowerPoint. Training is provided!

Contact: Steve Setzler
[email protected]




United Methodist Women
SERVING

Multigenerational group of women who OPPORTUNITIES ON
meet monthly in service and fellowship.
HOLD

Contact: Kay McCoy
[email protected]
FELLOWSHIP TEAM



Praise Band WELCOME TEAM


Do you love to sing or play instruments?
CHOIR
Our praise band performs a variety of
contemporary songs.


Contact: Amy Markstahler
[email protected] Fellowship Team

Paula, Cyndi and I want to thank all
volunteers that have provided goodies and
served Fellowship to our members and
Food Pantry guests. We don’t know where the next few

months will take us with the current
Looking for a way to serve? We need volunteers
mandates. Hopefully, one day we will be
to deliver groceries to families experiencing
able to provide Fellowship snacks again.
food emergencies. If you could make even one
We, again, want to thank you for all you do
delivery each month, it would be helpful.
and look forward to seeing you around the
snack table again.
Contact: Deb Foertsch [email protected]

United Methodist Women



G r e e t i n g s t o a l l ! E v e n t h o u g h t h e l a s t g o o d u s e b y s e n d i n g t h e m t o b e r e a d i n t h e
s e v e r a l m o n t h s h a v e n o t a l l o w e d a c t i v i t y o r P h i l i p p i n e s . I f a n y o n e w i s h e s t o h a v e a n y o f
f u n d r a i s e r s , t h r o u g h y o u r g e n e r o s i t y w e
o u r r e a d i n g p r o g r a m b o o k s b u t y o u d o n ’ t
h a v e b e e n a b l e t o m e e t o u r p l e d g e t o t h e
w a n t t o o r c a n ’ t g e t t o t h e c h u r c h , p l e a s e
d i s t r i c t a n d d o n a t e $ 5 0 0 t o e a c h
l e t K a y k n o w a n d s h e w i l l b e h a p p y t o d r o p
C u n n i n g h a m C h i l d r e n ’ s H o m e a n d L e s s i e
b o o k s a t y o u r d o o r s t e p . T h e r e i s e v e n t h e
B a t e s D a v i s N e i g h b o r h o o d H o u s e . I n
b o o k “ P r a y a n d c o l o r ” w h i c h w o u l d b e g o o d
a d d i t i o n , w e h a v e b e e n a b l e t o p r o v i d e a
t o h e l p p a s s t h e u p c o m i n g w i n t e r h o u r s .
n e w c o m e r / w e l c o m e b a s k e t f o r
S t a y i n t o u c h w i t h e a c h o t h e r w i t h p h o n e
C u n n i n g h a m a n d t o a d o p t a c h i l d ’ s
c a l l s , e m a i l s o r n o t e s i n t h e m a i l . P l e a s e
C h r i s t m a s w i s h l i s t a t t h e B a b y f o l d . I t ’ s
c o n t i n u e t o l e t u s k n o w o f p r a y e r c o n c e r n s .
g r e a t t h a t w e w e r e a b l e t o s u p p o r t t h e s e
S i n c e w e c a n ’ t h a v e o u r u s u a l p r o g r a m o n
t w o p r o j e c t s . T h a n k y o u f o r s e n d i n g y o u r
t h e W o r l d T h a n k O f f e r i n g , y o u w i l l b e
W o r l d T h a n k O f f e r i n g s t o D e e . S h e n e e d s t o
r e c e i v i n g a l e t t e r c o n t a i n i n g s o m e o f t h a t
h a v e a n y d o n a t i o n s b y N o v e m b e r 9 t h . I t w a s
p r o g r a m r a t h e r t h a n t h e u s u a l m o n t h l y
t i m e t o w e e d o u t o u r c o l l e c t i o n o f r e a d i n g
e m a i l o n t h e s e c o n d W e d n e s d a y . S t a y s a f e !
p r o g r a m b o o k s a n d w e h a v e p u t t h e m t o
B l e s s i n g s t o a l l !







"Faith. Hope. Love in Action"

Food Pantry News





I t ' s b e e n g r e a t t o u n l o a d a n d h e l p g i v e o u t t h e f o o d d o n a t i o n s p l a c e d i n o u r
c h u r c h ' s g r o c e r y c a r t ! T h a n k y o u f o r y o u r k i n d n e s s . G o d i s g o o d !


L o o k i n g f o r a w a y t o s e r v e ? W e n e e d v o l u n t e e r s t o d e l i v e r g r o c e r i e s t o f a m i l i e s
e x p e r i e n c i n g f o o d e m e r g e n c i e s . I f y o u c o u l d m a k e e v e n o n e d e l i v e r y e a c h m o n t h ,
i t w o u l d b e h e l p f u l . P l e a s e e m a i l D e b F o e r t s c h a t f o e r t s c h d e b @ g m a i l . c o m


Y o u r g e n e r o s i t y a n d c o n t i n u e d s u p p o r t o f t h e h u n g r y i n o u r c o m m u n i t y i s m u c h
a p p r e c i a t e d !


B e g i n n i n g i n N o v e m b e r , w e a r e s u s p e n d i n g o u r m o n t h l y f o o d d i s t r i b u t i o n s a t
S h a d o w w o o d M o b i l e H o m e P a r k . N o t m a n y p e o p l e h a v e b e e n c o m i n g f o r f o o d i n

r e c e n t m o n t h s , a n d w e h a v e n ' t h a d t h e n u m b e r o f v o l u n t e e r s i t w o u l d t a k e t o
b o x f o o d u p i n a d v a n c e f o r d i s t r i b u t i o n . W e w i l l c e r t a i n l y l o o k i n t o s t a r t i n g a n e w
a t S h a d o w w o o d w h e n t h e c i r c u m s t a n c e s h a v e c h a n g e d . W e w i l l b e p i c k i n g u p
f o o d f r o m M i d w e s t F o o d B a n k f o r o u r c h u r c h p a n t r y a n d f o r C a n t e e n R u n s a c k
l u n c h e s . C o n t a c t D e b t o v o l u n t e e r !


Food Pantry Totals for Shopping List

September Soup


Canned Fruit
Food deliveries—7 families (13
Canned tuna or
adults, 8 children), from
chicken
September 22- October 7
Sack lunches for Canteen Run








For I was hungry and


you gave me food, I


was thirsty and you

gave me drink, I was a

stranger and you


welcomed me.

Matthew 25:35

THE CANTEEN RUN










T h e C a n t e e n R u n t r u c k d r i v e r a n d c o o r d i n a t o r m e e t t h e h o m e l e s s o f
C h a m p a i g n - U r b a n a o n M o n d a y t h r o u g h T h u r s d a y e v e n i n g s . T h e y a r e s o c i a l l y
d i s t a n c i n g a s t h e y p a s s o u t s e v e r a l i t e m s t h a t a r e r e g u l a r l y s t o c k e d o n t h e
t r u c k . D i d y o u k n o w t h a t t h e o n l y b l a n k e t o f a h o m e l e s s p e r s o n , l i v i n g o n t h e
s t r e e t s , m a y l a s t o n l y a f e w d a y s ? H o w m a n y b l a n k e t s a r e s t u f f e d , u n u s e d

f o r y e a r s , i n o u r c l o s e t s ? I w o n d e r h o w l o n g s o c k s a n d u n d e r w e a r l a s t
o u t o n t h e s t r e e t . O u r c h u r c h h a s a d o n a t i o n b o x w h e r e w e c a n g i v e m u c h -
n e e d e d i t e m s t o t h e h o m e l e s s . R i g h t n o w t h e g r e a t e s t n e e d i s f o r b l a n k e t s
a n d w i n t e r c o a t s s i z e X L , X X , X X X . S o c k s a n d u n d e r w e a r a r e a l w a y s
a p p r e c i a t e d . S a c k l u n c h e s a r e a l s o g i v e n o u t . T h e y a r e f u l l o f n o n - p e r i s h a b l e ,
s i n g l e - s e r v i n g g o o d i e s . W e c a n h e l p ! W h i l e w e a r e s t o c k i n g u p a t t h e b i g b o x
s t o r e s w e c a n b u y p e a n u t b u t t e r & c h e e s e c r a c k e r s o r i n d i v i d u a l p a c k a g e s o f

f r u i t s n a c k s . C h e c k o u t t h e w e b s i t e f o r m o r e w a y s t o g e t i n v o l v e d w i t h
C a n t e e n R u n .

Romans 12:6-8 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each
of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your
faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if
it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give

generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy,
do it cheerfully.














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