IHOC – ADOPT-A-BOX
The Presbyterian Women’s Association will be participating in IHOC’s Adopt-a Box drive. We are also seeking the congregation’s participation. What you need to do is fill any size shoebox with personal care items (i.e., combs. brushes, wipes, deodorant, diapers, etc.) for those in shelters and day centers in our area. After you fill the box, label it …MAN, WOMAN, BOY, GIRL, or BABY, and leave it on the table in the breezeway for PW to take to the drop-off center. We will be collecting these boxes through March 14. Any questions please contact Pat Mather at 856-783-2398 or Anne Bogardus at 856-428-6790.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION
During the month of March, the Sunday school will be collecting non-perishable food items for our food pantry. The last day of the collection will be March 28. The class with the most donations will win a “peeps” prize on April 11.
PARISH PLAN CALLERS
We are in need of additional callers for our parish calling plan. Your job would be to call 8-10 church members three times per year to see how they are doing and report back to Bonnie Ford. Calling dates will be given well in advance so that you may call at your convenience. This is a great ministry for anyone. If you have questions or would like to sign up for this “in house” ministry, please contact the church office at 856-783-1839.
ST. PAUL’S BUSINESS DIRECTORY
A directory of people within the St. Paul’s community who are offering business services is available on the internet. Also, from time to time, hard copies will be available at the front and back entrances to the church for those who wish to take them.
The purpose of this directory is to provide a means for the members of St. Paul’s to connect with other members when certain business services are needed (i.e., cleaning services, landscaping, and tutoring services). The directory lists the name of business with contact information.
You may have some services which you wish to offer, and we will be happy to post them for you. Contact Bonnie Ford or Gordon Moffitt if you wish to be added to this listing.
http://groups.google.com/group/st-pauls-business-directory?hl=en
JOSEPH’S SQUARE
Joseph’s Square, a St. Paul’s Men’s Group project, is designed to help the members of St. Paul’s who have difficulty doing small handyman jobs around the house. If you would like assistance or know someone who could use a little help, please fill out a request form located at the front and back entrances of the church and turn it into the office. Someone from the Men’s Group will contact you, or feel free to contact Chuck Bogardus (856-428-6790) or Gabe Coll (856-783-2558).
IHOC “PACK-A-SACK”
During August and September, St. Paul’s collects back-to-school items for the Interfaith Homeless Outreach Council. Purchase a child size backpack and fill it with items such as pencils, pens, notebook paper, ruler, folders or any other type of school supplies. Along with school supplies, you may want to include a package of child size underwear or socks. We will be distributing these items to various homeless shelters in the area. Cash gifts are also welcome. Money will be used to purchase school supplies. Linda Ficke is the contact person for this project. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ”Sponsor a Child Program”
Your gifts and contributions provide the funding for VBS. It costs approximately $20 per child to attend VBS for the week. Please prayerfully consider sponsoring a child through our “Sponsor a Child Program.” Donations can be placed in the white “fish” envelope in the pew rack. Please mark the envelop “VBS” and either place it in the offering plate or turn it into the church office. Thank you for your generosity.
GIFT CARD SALES SUPPORT RANCH HOPE PROGRAMS
The Auxiliaries of Ranch Hope are working together on a fundraising initiative to help support the boys and girls served by the Ranch. Gift Cards for Acme and ShopRite grocery stores are now on sale. The cards are accepted at all Acme and ShopRite store locations. They are available in denominations of $50.00.
After considering a variety of gift card options, it was decided that the grocery store is the once place everyone visits, and there are many Acme and ShopRite stores in the area.
To order gift cards, contact the Ranch Hope Development Office at 856-935-1555, ext. 121, or visit the Ranch Hope website at www.ranchhope.org. You may also purchase the gift cards from Jane Miller or Nora Pascht. All proceeds from the sale of these cards will support Ranch Hope programs for boys and girls. Thank you for your support.
DEACON’S FOOD PANTRY
St. Paul’s maintains a food pantry at the church for those who need help with food. The Deacons of the church stock the shelves and organize both the receiving and distribution of food. Our congregation supports this ministry by supplying the food items necessary to restock our pantry shelves. Thank you!
For those in need, “Pantry Day” is Tuesday from 9:30 – 12:30 a.m.
PROJECT WISH LIST
The Tuesday Mission Association (TMA) collets items year round for Project Wish List in honor of our Military Personnel. Following is a list of some of the items needed:
Long Distance Phone Cards
Lip Balm
Lollipops & Wrapped Hard Candy
Disposable Cameras
Baby Wipes
White Socks
Feel free to bring them to TMA on Tuesdays or Cindy Hopely on Sundays. If you have any questions, please call Elsie Stubbins (783-0541) or Cindy Hopely (346-4984).
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE, RANCH HOPE, & THE DUVALL HOME
TMA (Tuesday Mission Association) collects soda tabs, Campbell Soup labels and cancelled postage stamps year round. Bring them to TMA on Tuesdays or to Ruby Morewood on Sundays.
The soda tabs are sent to the Ronald McDonald House, Campbell Soup labels to Ranch Hope, and the postage stamps to the Duvall Home in Florida, a residential home for mentally challenged adults and children.
As always, we would like to thank the Congregation of St. Paul’s for their continued support!! God Bless You!