ST. PAUL'S CARES...
Volunteer at Bethesda Mission – June 1
Our two churches have an opportunity to serve a meal to the men in the shelter at Bethesda Mission on Saturday, June 1, from 5:15-6:15pm. The staff there prepares the meal; we simply serve it as the men come through the line. We are also invited to join the men at the tables for the meal, once we have finished serving. Want to reach out to others? Join us! They have room for 5 servers, so please sign up at church – first-come/first-serve. (We will carpool from church.)
Volunteering at Caitlin’s Smiles – June 19 (daytime opportunity)
Volunteering at Caitlin’s Smiles in Harrisburg is very simple and actually a good stress reliever, as we spend two hours assembling the components of craft kits and decorating gift bags for long-term hospitalized children. Our two churches’ next time to go down is June 19, 1-3pm (carpool from church at noon).
Food Collection Program
We have a collection box in the side room for donations of non-perishable food items and paper products. These items are given to St. John’s UMC Emergency Food Closet, Hegins. For the past thirty plus years, St. John’s has been helping families in the Tri-Valley area with emergency food needs. Monetary donations will also be accepted in the form of a check made out to St. John’s Emergency Food Closet. Shopping list: pasta/noodles, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, jelly, canned soups, paper towels, napkins, pancake mix, anything non-perishable. For more information, or if you are in need of emergency food, please call the St. John’s Food Closet at 570-682-9119 (Sharol Snyder). Since we began our year-round collection in September 2013, we have collected 5230 items. MONETARY DONATIONS are also appreciated. IMPORTANT: Please make sure there are no expired items, and if you bring things in boxes, please use small boxes - they are easier to lift.
Ongoing Help Needed for Chase Coleman
Please keep Chase and his family in your prayers: for Chase, for healing, patience, and strength; and for his family, for strength and comfort. In addition to prayers, there are two ways we can assist the family with the many expenses they will incur:
1. You can donate online to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/care-for-chase/donate
2. You can mail or drop off a donation at the Gratz Bank (mention that it is for Chase's fund): Gratz Bank, c/o Chase Coleman Medical Expenses, 1625 West Main Street, P.O. Box 816, Valley View, PA 17983
Cards can be sent to: Chase Coleman, 614 Valley Road, Hegins, PA 17938
Thank you for any and all the ways you can provide support for Chase and his family.
Staying in Touch with Our Shut-Ins
Some of our older sisters and brothers in Christ are homebound, or now reside in assisted living or convalescent homes. But we can STILL be in touch with them, and they would LOVE to hear from us.
A list of our shut-ins is posted in the side room at church, including names and addresses. Please
Check it out, and send out some cards. You will be bringing warmth and hope to some old friends.
And if you know someone we should add to the list, please let us know.
The Blanket Ladies Need YOUR Help!
Wanted: sheets, pillow cases, flannels to be turned into blankets for World Relief. Any size, worn spots and tears acceptable, will be used for patches. Bring to the church or contact Dottie Frieling (570-682-8376) for pickup. The Blanket Ladies group made 156 blankets in 2019. Lots of warmth to be spread around!!!! Thanks in advance for your help!
Donations for Upper Dauphin Human Services
We have an ongoing collection for the Upper Dauphin Human Services Clothing Closet: gently-worn/almost new clothing for babies, children, and teen-agers. Please leave your donations in the collection box at church. BTW, this facility has recently relocated to 517 Main Street (Route 209), Lykens.
Local Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) Meetings
- Millersburg: JFT (Just for Today Recovery Services), 444 Market St, Millersburg, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Drop-in center, providing “safe, structured, and compassionate housing for those seeking recovery, as well as providing addiction education and advocacy for the recovery community in Central Pennsylvania.” Narcotics Anonymous meetings – 7pm, Mondays & Fridays; Cocaine Anonymous meetings – Wednesdays, 7pm; AA meetings – 7pm, Thursdays.
- Millersburg: Trinity United Church of Christ, 235 Center Street, Millersburg. Meetings are held at 7pm on Tuesday evenings: go around back of the church - through double-glass doors, down the steps to pastor’s study.