Tuesday, April 28, 2020

April 28 Mainstreeter Blast

 

 

 April 28, 2020

 

 

 A Word from the Pastor

 

God of Compassion —
we give thanks for Jesus, the Good Shepherd
who knows us
who leads us
who loves us
who calls us by name.

While we are occupied ...
following Twitter,
posting messages on Linkedin and Instagram,
checking Reddit, Pinterest, and Snapchat —

While we are busy ...
choosing "Favorites", 
making friends on Facebook  
         and unfriending others —

The Shepherd calls, and 
         we hear his voice
we know it well, and 
we turn toward the sound of our name.

Lead us to the Shepherd — 
whose voice we know
whose love knows us
whose way leads through dark valleys, 
whose goodness restores our souls ... 
that we may find our true home.

Creator God, who revealed yourself in the creation of every living thing, we pray not only for ourselves but for your whole creation. These days of human sequestering and quarantine have cleared the skies ...

so the Himalayas are visible again 
wild animals have space to roam,
lions take rest on roads in Africa,
         elephants stroll in parks and 
         peacocks dance in the streets of India.

Teach us, O God, how to share this beautiful earth with all that you have made.

Hear us now as we pray the prayer that Jesus taught to his disciples: Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen.

By Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar
Scripture: Psalm 23; John 10: 1-10

 

 

    One of the many gifts of our current Bishop, Sudarshana Devadhar, has been the many prayers that he has shared with us over the past eight years while he has been bishop here in the New England Conference.  I have saved many of these prayers and shared them with you as well.  This particular prayer comes to us in a most unique time in the life of the church and of the world.  In this strange time we see the juxtaposition of a terrible pandemic that has resulted in death for hundreds of thousands of people; the quarantine of millions more; as well as the increased dependence on technology to connect us and the unexpected, but welcome, effects on the environment.

    In all of this Bishop Devadhar reminds us that in the Risen Christ we have a good shepherd who knows us, loves us, calls us by name, protects us, and welcomes us into his sheepfold.  We are not alone in whatever it is we are experiencing during this pandemic.  The good shepherd acknowledges our anxiety, our fear, and our disappointment and invites us to "shelter in place" in the safety of his sheepfold where we can experience abundant life.  May we listen to the voice of the good shepherd, draw comfort and strength from it, and follow, knowing that we will be led to life.

 

                                                                                                                                                Together in hope,

 

                                                                                                                                                Pastor Rich

Staying Connected

 

Over the course of the "stay at home" time that we find ourselves in volunteers from the congregation have been reaching out by phone to our entire membership.  One of things we have found though is that so many of you have given up your land lines or otherwise changed your phone number and we no longer have the correct number for you.  We would love to up-date our data base with this correct information so please either e-mail the church office at office@mainstreet-umc.org or call at 603-882-3361.  We expect to begin round 2 of our calling soon and would love to connect with you!

 

Worship Video

 

Although we are no longer able to do the live streaming of our worship service from the sanctuary, Pastor Rich is live streaming a service from home which is available on-demand on Facebook shortly after the service. You can use the Facebook app on a smartphone, or a web browser on a computer. "Like" our page and you will be notified when we go live each Sunday.

 

If you choose to not use a Facebook login, you can still access the live stream during the service time from our web site home page by going to the box to the right (you may need to refresh the page if you arrive early). Previous worship services are available by scrolling down through the postings.

 

Please note that Pastor Rich is also live steaming a Wednesday morning devotional reflection each week as well.  Just follow the directions above to watch it live or any time afterwards.

 

Giving During This Uncertain Time

 

Although we are scaling back most of our church activities which will reduce our expenses during this time, we still have staff who will be working- cleaning the church thoroughly; providing office assistance from home; offering music for our "virtual" worship services; providing pastoral care remotely, etc.- so  we will still be incurring expenses that will need to be covered as best we can.  To the extent that you are able please maintain your financial pledge or give regularly.  Contributions can either be mailed in to the church or you can utilize our on-line giving options by going to the following web address:

 

www.mainstreet-umc.org/giving

 

Thank you for your on-going support, for your prayers, and for your faithfulness to God and one another.

 

Announcements

 

Friday, April 24, 2020

April 24th Mainstreeter On-line

 

 

 April 24, 2020

 

 

 A Word from the Pastor

 

In our wilderness wandering, so often our eyes are kept from recognizing you.

Instead we focus on our fear, our sadness, our grief …

because our screens are filled with dire predictions, heart-breaking stories, and death tolls.

You try to remind us that we've been here before …

That you were there and still are here …

You try to feed us with bread that sustains …

But we don't see it, or it is too fleeting …

There are signs of the Rising … people making face masks, health care heroes, first-breaths after days on ventilators, extravagant generosity, shared art, spring's burst of new life …

Keep appearing, Risen One … don't stop walking beside us and urging us to follow you toward life …

to remember,

to smile,

to eat,

to embrace your hope,

to see you,

and join with you as your Easter people.

 

By Rev. Erica Robinson-Johnson, Director of Connectional Ministries/Assistant to the Bishop
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

 

        Of all the post-resurrection stories that we find in the gospels I think the story included in Luke 24 is my favorite.  It has most of the things that matter to me in my life- walking, companionship, the opening up of scripture, and eating together- it doesn't get any better than this!  Like the disciples of Jesus who experienced the Risen Christ while walking to the village of Emmaus on the afternoon of the first Easter, I too experience walking as time when God is present to me in ways that are not true otherwise.  Although most people who walk primarily do so for their physical health and well-being, I find that walking for me is more about my spiritual health.  When I walk I find that my heart, mind, and spirit become more open to God's presence and I not only feel better physically, but also feel invigorated spiritually as well.

    Now, although I prefer to walk alone when I take my morning walks, when I hike (yes, there is a difference) I prefer the companionship of other hikers.  To hike together is to share in a common experience that includes conversation, support, and the assurance of knowing that if anything goes wrong there is someone there to assist.  For the disciples of Jesus, walking, talking, and grieving what they had just experienced in Jerusalem over the past few days, the opportunity to walk with this stranger, who seemed to know nothing of what had happened and yet, who seemed to know more than he let on, was a great comfort to them.  Indeed, afterwards, when they had realized that they had been walking with the Risen Christ all along, they said to one another, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?"

    As a person who "lives to eat", rather than "eats to live" I appreciate that it was in the sharing of a meal that these disciples came to realize that the one who had been their companion on the road was in fact the Risen Christ of whom they had heard earlier.  In the breaking of bread their eyes were opened and what had been blurry previously became perfectly clear.  Breaking bread with others has a way of doing that.  To share a meal, especially when shared as part of a community of faith, provides an opportunity to experience the Risen Christ in our midst. 

    May you discover the presence of the Risen Christ in the ordinary events of your life today and in doing so may you experience the feeding of your soul and the companionship of the one who is with us always. 

                                                                                    Your Companion on the Road to Emmaus,

                                                                                               

                                                                                    Pastor Rich

 

WORSHIP AHEAD

 

4/26      The Third Sunday of Easter/ The Sixth Sunday in Exile

                Special Music: Levitical Levites

Scripture: First Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35

Theme:  The Risen Christ is Revealed in Table Fellowship.  One of the most intriguing of all the Post-resurrection stories is the story of the travelers on the road to Emmaus who experience the Risen Christ without knowing it until he is revealed to them through their table fellowship.  What are the implications of this story for us as we likewise sit down to eat together?  What does it reveal to us about that most sacred of meals- holy communion?

 

Worship Video

 

Although we are no longer able to do the live streaming of our worship service from the sanctuary, Pastor Rich is live streaming a service from home which is available on-demand on Facebook shortly after the service. You can use the Facebook app on a smartphone, or a web browser on a computer. "Like" our page and you will be notified when we go live each Sunday.

 

If you choose to not use a Facebook login, you can still access the live stream during the service time from our web site home page by going to the box to the right (you may need to refresh the page if you arrive early). Previous worship services are available by scrolling down through the postings.

 

Please note that Pastor Rich is also live steaming a Wednesday morning devotional reflection each week as well.  Just follow the directions above to watch it live or any time afterwards.

 

Giving During This Uncertain Time

 

Although we are scaling back most of our church activities which will reduce our expenses during this time, we still have staff who will be working- cleaning the church thoroughly; providing office assistance from home; offering music for our "virtual" worship services; providing pastoral care remotely, etc.- so  we will still be incurring expenses that will need to be covered as best we can.  To the extent that you are able please maintain your financial pledge or give regularly.  Contributions can either be mailed in to the church or you can utilize our on-line giving options by going to the following web address:

 

www.mainstreet-umc.org/giving

 

Thank you for your on-going support, for your prayers, and for your faithfulness to God and one another.


AN INVITATION FOR VACATION WEEK FROM CAMP WANAKEE- WANAKEE FROM HOME

We are living through a difficult time. School closures and the uncertainty of how to navigate a global pandemic affects everyone, including our campers and their families.

With that in mind, Wanakee's staff, volunteers, and campers (!) have been bringing a little bit of summer camp light into your home through a range of interactive social activities. We hope to create joy, to build community, and to have fun through a new medium. Keep an eye on this page and our social media channels (Facebook / Instagram) to follow along (and join in)! The schedule for the week is typically posted by Sunday night.

Do you or your camper have ideas on how we can help, engage our community, or make you laugh? Silly things you'd love to see your favorite camp counselor do "live"? Songs you've always wanted to learn on guitar? Sketches of Wanakee scenes that we could share as coloring pages? Email hannah@wanakee.org

We're here for you and thinking about you, today and everyday. We're in this together, and we'll get through this together.

 

LOGIN INFORMATION FOR UPCOMING EVENTS:

Wednesday 1:30 Earth Day Science with Luke - https://zoom.us/j/99591570455

Thursday 7:00 Middle School Game Night with Shannon and Hannah- https://zoom.us/j/94842585124

Friday 12 noon Social Lunch with Megan and Lilly-  https://zoom.us/j/97072573197

Resources:

Create a Garden by Team Hughes

Photo Scavenger Hunt #1 by Holly

 

Latest Upper Room issue available for free download


NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Since churches are unable to meet and gather safely in their buildings during the coronavirus pandemic, The Upper Room is offering the May/June 2020 issue, both in English and Spanish, as a free, downloadable PDF. The Upper Room also has created a web page featuring resources to help create and maintain spiritual wellness during anxious times.
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Please note that if you have any trouble downloading a copy of the May-June Issue of the Upper Room please e-mail the church office or Pastor Rich and we can send it to you electronically in pdf form.

 

Announcements

 

April 26 Order of Worship

 

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

May Mainstreeter on-line

 

 

 May 2020 Mainstreeter

 

 

 

"Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you."

Second Corinthians 13:11-13

 

    There was a time, not too long ago, when I envisioned that starting this month my primary task as pastor of the Main Street UMC would be to say "good bye".  As I hope you are aware, back in January it was announced that I would be retiring from full-time ministry and therefore would no longer be your pastor.  As is usually the case my retirement will become official June 30th although in my case my final Sunday with you will be earlier- on June 14th.  Although I will continue to serve as a pastor part-time come July 1st it truly feels as though I am beginning a new phase of my life.

    I believe that it is extremely important that pastors and congregations have a "good" farewell.  It is important both as one pastoral relationship ends and as a new pastoral relationship begins.  As we live through this unprecedented time of social distancing and virtual worship services my fear is that we will not have the necessary time and opportunities to adequately share our well wishes one for the other.  It may mean that we will have to think more creatively about how one has a "good" transition in these uncertain and challenging times.

    It has been my privilege to be your pastor for nearly eight years now.  On the one hand, these years have passed rather quickly and yet, it is hard to remember what it was like at the very beginning.  So much as happened and thankfully most of it has been really good.  Although I hold fond memories of all of the churches that I have served in my 35 years of ministry I will always have a special fondness for the Main Street UMC- both for its wonderful people and for the ministry that we have done together.

    It is my hope and prayer that we will have ample opportunity to express our good-byes to one another.  Saying good-bye is painful, but necessary for one's health and well-being.  I know that I will be a better pastor in the future because of what I have experienced with you and I expect that Pastor Kelly will find you to be a better congregation because of what we have learned together as well.  Like the apostle Paul in his second letter written to the church in Corinth I want to conclude with the words, "Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell".  May the quality of this farewell empower us to move forward in ministry in a way that will enrich the communities that we are a part of and the world in which we live.

   

                                                                                                            With Love and Appreciation,

 

                                                                                                            Pastor Rich

 

 

WORSHIP IN MAY

 

Each month I will include in the Mainstreeter an overview of what you can expect in worship for the coming month.  The scripture readings are those suggested by the New Common Lectionary and provide guidance and direction for the rest of the worship experience.  The theme of each service is one that you should be able to "see" in the choice of hymns; prayers; and sermon, but is not necessarily a sermon title!  Special occasions will be noted as often as possible.

 

5/3       The Fourth Sunday of Easter

            Holy Communion       

            Scripture:  Acts 2:42-47

            Theme:  The Practice of Christian "Socialism"

 

5/10     The Fifth Sunday of Easter

            Mother's Day 

            Scripture:  First Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14

            Theme:  Building God's Big House

 

5/17     The Sixth Sunday of Easter

            Scripture:  Acts 17:22-31; John 14:15-21

            Theme: Sharing the Good News in Different Contexts         

 

5/24     Ascension Sunday

            Scripture:  Ephesians 1:15-23; Acts 1:1-11

            Theme:  The Fullness of Christ          

 

5/31     Pentecost Sunday

            Children's Sunday

            Scripture:  First Corinthians 12:3b-13; Acts 2:1-21

            Theme:  To Be Chosen by Sunday School Committee

The Church with a Heart in the Heart of Nashua

 

Who knew that when a church hosts a Blanket Sunday for CWS it could come back and help them support their own community? Well, that is what happened at Main Street United Methodist Church in Nashua, NH. "We used to think of CWS Blankets going all over the world but now I see some are used here in the United States!" Phyllis Kline Appler, Missions Chairman at Main Street United Methodist shared. Main Street UMC's motto is, The Church with a Heart in the Heart of Nashua. And they really are a church with a heart. Phyllis has always been involved with mission work and enjoys doing it, "I remember as a kid, growing up, that I fill the Korean hospital mission barrel with rolled up bandages. My parents were always involved with mission work. We were a host family, too. It is just something I've always done."

 

Located in downtown Nashua for about 150 years, Main Street UMC has supported many mission programs over the years like CWS Blankets, CWS Tools, Heifer International, UMCOR, and hosting their own homeless outreach ministry, Cafe Agape. Cafe Agape is a drop-in spot for those who don't have a place to be such as those who are homeless. Individuals can drink coffee, eat a little pastry, and talk with others. They are open from 8 am to 10 am and many people show up. Court ordered community service can be accomplished here as well and resources for veterans are offered. Someone can pick up a guitar and strum a song or two. "It is a place where they are accepted without questions, they just need a quiet place," Phyllis expressed.

They also help refugee families resettle. "It all started 8 to 9 years ago – refugees from Burundi, who came from a refugee camp in Tanzania, walked into the church, down the aisle and handed an introduction letter to the pastor here from a pastor at the refugee camp. A member in the congregation could speak Swahili and so, they found out what was happening," Phyllis took a breath, "We figured out where they were living and we all really pitched in. They weren't living in the nicest housing since rent is so high, so we helped the families make a home by providing coats, bedding, replacing locks. They were given so little through refugee services, so we wanted to help provide."

 

"This is where the CWS Blankets come in. We were trying to keep up with the need for blankets when I realized I knew an organization! We have supported CWS Blankets many times over the years and I knew I had to put a request in. We were really happy that CWS, who we have been giving to, was able to respond and help us. We are able to see it in action," Phyllis noted.

CWS was able to provide Main Street UMC with 100 heavyweight blankets. Main Street UMC now has CWS Blankets, home furnishings, and the necessities for refugees, specifically from Burundi, Congo, and Tanzania. There is a room set aside for the home furnishings where families can look at what they need to live comfortably. "We really just want to help them be self-sufficient. There are little things that may be different here – like you shouldn't leave raw chicken out on the countertop. Where in their home country, everything is so fresh, they could! So, we are also just letting them know of the cultural differences here. We now have a community garden with the local high school so they can grow fresh produce too."

 

For the congregations who are hosting a Blanket Sunday, and donating funds to the Blanket ministry, thank you. You are supporting CWS' response in helping those in need. Just think, when you are hosting a Blanket Sunday, we could respond to your own community!

 

To support CWS Blankets, visit www.cwsblankets.org/order and host a Blanket Sunday!

 

 

 

 

May 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic

Hi, Joe from Finance.   We interrupt our multi-month series on money and happiness to give you an urgent update on the church in light of our COVID-19 or Coronavirus pandemic.   It is truly a pandemic, growing exponentially as I write this.   Above all please stay safe and practice social distance and stay at home whenever possible.  

 

I can't think of a time when churches have been closed for so many weeks.  Of course, it's not just churches. Affected are businesses, homeless facilities, restaurants, government activities.  Our health-care system is overloaded and our valuable health-care workers on the front lines are catching the COVID-19 disease in their line of service.

 

The effect on the economy is shocking.   Each small business and restaurant represents someone's life savings on the line, and they are incurring expenses without the necessary revenues to support.  Likewise, many staff in such service industries have been laid off and will miss rent payments and may be forced out of their homes.   Even large corporations are reducing staff in preparation for scenarios of extended recession, making the job market much harder to go back into.  When the economy restarts, it's not likely to be a smooth process.

 

Like all affected businesses, our church has a high proportion of fixed expenses that need to be paid regardless if we are open or not.  We cut back where we can, like reducing heat and A/C.  However our large bills remain even though we have closed our doors during the crises.

 

Like many individuals, small businesses, and other churches, Main Street will fall seriously short on our bills due to the necessary steps taken to curb the spread of COVID-19.     This will be a rough road for all of us, and the Finance and Stewardship committee and other church leadership are studying all angles to get us through.

 

As we adjust to the new normal, organizations, businesses, groups, and our church are ramping up with an enhanced on-line presence.   I enjoy our live on-line worship services presented by Pastor Rich and supported by our talented musical staff and volunteers.    I clicked the link on our church website to pay my offering online using PayPal without needing to write a check or use a postage stamp.   After hearing about PayPal delays, I've added Main Street United Methodist Church to the bill paying feature on my online bank account and pay my pledge at the same time I pay monthly bills.   Giving is part of our service in Jesus's name. 

 

Please attend our online worship, Sundays at 10:30 on our web site, mainstreet-umc.org.  Or view the worship "on demand" recording when you have the opportunity.  If you are able, please continue with your pledges, tithes, and gifts to the church.   There are ways to give online or by check.

 

 

 

 

ON-LINE GIVING OPTIONS:  We have three methods of online giving, easily accessible on our church website or by going directly to http://www.mainstreet-umc.org/giving

1.       If you prefer making a new donation by credit card each week or month, or if you want to give a one-time donation, then choose PayPal Giving Fund. PayPal covers all fees. Note that it takes about a month for your PayPal donation to reach the church, so please pay early.

2.       If you want to set up automatic periodic payments (such as weekly or monthly) from a credit card or checking account, then choose Vanco. There is a small fee for this option, and we ask that you consider adding the fee to your periodic donation.

3.       We also have the GIVE+ Mobile App, powered by Vanco, allowing you to make a donation anytime you feel like giving a little something extra.

You can still pay by check of course:

·  By using your bank's on-line bill pay service from your checking account. Add Main Street United Methodist Church, 154 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060 as a payee.

·  By mailing your check to MSUMC, 154 Main St, Nashua, NH   You can include your offering envelope if you wish.

At some date in the future we will look back at this as a history lesson not to forget.  I hope that as a society we will be better prepared to head off the next pandemic.     In the meantime, I hope that we find a cure, vaccine, and ways to reduce the spread soon.  When it does settle, we will have improved our online presence and have renewed focus toward our community needs.

 

Please stay safe while we go through this crisis.  As always I am open to your thoughts, comments, questions, and prayers.   Thank you, Joe Dechene

 

March 2020 Finance Snapshot

 

General Fund (GF)

Total GF Income Received as of 3/31/2020:    $120,878.34* 

Total GF Income Budgeted through 3/31/2020:          $110,632

Total GF Expenses Paid through 3/31/2020:                $105,316.50**

Total GF Expenses Budgeted through 3/31/2020:  $118,827.95

* Includes $20,404 received for Heart of Nashua Continued

** A/C Expenses (Non Budgeted Gift) not included; Heart of Nashua Cont. payments included

 

Notes on General Fund

- Current on most payments due to providers through March

-  We did not pay Ministerial Support for March and owe for most of February; World and New

   England Missions unpaid except $300 each paid for the year using designated donations.  Thank you.

   These expenses can be paid later in the year.

- We are trying to keep funds to pay for upcoming expenses by delaying items which can be

   paid later, but this is not working well due to incoming expenses.   

 

 

 

 

Heart of Nashua 1 & 2 (GiF) (Capital Campaign/Elevator, Connector, Renovations)

Balance Due on HON Loan as of 3/31/2020:  $167,880.67

In March the monthly payment of $1,769.53 was paid.  We have enough to pay several months. 

Total Received Heart of Nashua 1 & 2 (2013-12/31/19):  $1,848,782.64

Total Paid Out Using HON 1 & 2 Funds:  (2013-1/27/2020):  $1,848,782.64

Loan Received in 2018 for HON Construction:  $358,343.45

Total Paid Using HON 1& 2 Funds and HON Continued as of 3/31/2020:  $1,859,174.38

 

Funding for the Future, 100 for $150 (Endowment) – Received Jan.- March 31, 2020:  $1395.00

   Our goal is to have 100 people or families give $150 each year to this fund to grow our endowment for future generations of the church.  Other amounts are gratefully accepted.

 

Thank You

- We continue to be grateful for the gift of snow plowing as we pay a portion each month.

- Thank you for those who continue to donate to the church during this pandemic.

- Thank you for your support of this church and its members via phone calls, prayer, e-mail, etc.

 

Upcoming Expenses

- Despite social distancing,  we need your continued financial support if you are able.   Checks may be

  mailed to Main St. UMC, 154 Main St., Nashua, NH 03060 Attn.:  Financial Secretary, or

  donations may be made using PayPal or Vanco or by  direct deposit to our bank account.

- Our annual financial audit is currently scheduled for May and will cost a bit over $1000.

- Our new pastor is scheduled to be here in June and moving expenses  will be around $5000.

- Installation of a phone jack for the receptionist will cost $500.

- We will need to catch up on CRSP pension payments, utilities, repair charges, ministerial support and

  mission shares

 

 

Mission News for May, 2020

Many thanks for your participation in our special Lenten Mission Projects.  Stay tuned for updates.  This is what has happened so far:

Blanket Sunday is scheduled for Mother's Day, May 10.  If we are in church then, we will pin our pieces of blanket with our mother's name onto the bulletin board.  If we are still worshipping remotely, we will find another way to honor our mothers or those who have served as mothers to us by purchasing blankets for Church World Service.  When we needed extra blankets for our recently arrived refugee families, we called Church World Service, and Main St. UMC received 100 wool blend blankets!  Now it is our turn to give back.

 

Health Kits: Several Health kits for UMCOR were brought to the church early, and we know that there are more kits out there!  They will be welcome when we reopen our doors.  The Missions Committee will check them, pack them, and take them to the UMCOR Depot at St. James UMC in Merrimack.   In addition, United Methodist Women and their wonderful friends have been busy sewing gowns and shirts, knitting baby sweaters and blankets, and buying diapers and washcloth, so layette kits will be joining our health kits at the UMCOR Depot in Merrimack. 

One Great Hour of Sharing/UMCOR Sunday gifts to UMCOR will be held later in the year.

 

Letter Carriers Food DriveThe Food Drive has been postponed.  We will let you know when it is rescheduled.

 

Food Pantry Needs: Current needs at the Nashua Soup Kitchen's Food Pantry include Mac and Cheese, dry spaghetti, canned baked beans and black beans, and canned vegetables such as beets, mixed vegetables, corn, and carrots. You can drop them off at the back door by the loading dock M-F 9 to 4.  Ring bell if you don't see anyone.

 

Heifer Project: In spite of the challenges of donating animals this Easter, we will be sending three flocks of chicks, 3 heifer shares, 5 sheep shares, 1 goat share, 5 rabbit shares, 1 flock of ducks, one flock of geese, and seeds to honor loved ones at Easter through our Heifer Easter Tree of Life project.  A total of $670 will be sent to the Heifer Project to start the chain of caring for plants, animals, and each other. Thank you to each family for "Passing on the gift!" You are still welcome to donate to the Heifer project! We will update the totals if more animals, trees, or water pumps are added!

 

Heifer Alternative Easter Gifts

Sentiment          Heifer Gift          Donation by

In Memory of Virginia Frey Appler and Frey and Appler Grandparents      Flock of Chicks   David and Phyllis Appler

In Memory of Phyllis' Parents, Ralph and Beulah Kline     Share of a Heifer, 5 shares of a sheep     David and Phyllis Appler

In Memory of Millie Sarmas, William and Louise Johnson, and     2 Shares of a Heifer         Karen L. Boyer

    In Celebration of the Junior/Senior High Sunday School class

In Memory of Janet Simon           Share of a Goat The Campbell Family      

In Memory of Bert and Doris Campbell   Flock of ducks    The Campbell Family

In memory of Carolyn and Steve Campbell            Flock of Geese  The Campbell Family

In Honor of Geraldine Smedler   5 Shares of a Rabbit        Al James

In Memory and Honor of the Caylor Family and a Celebration of Life         Seeds    Cynthia Magarell

In Memory of Abel Mazaiwana   Flock of chicks   Lydia Mazaiwana

In Memory of my father, Kip Cilley and my mother Shirley  Cilley Flock of Chicks