Have you ever given much thought, all you generous folks out there, as to “Where is my mission money going, anyway? What are they doing with my hard-earned dollars?” Well, here is your chance to find out! On March 10, right after church (don’t worry, you will have a snack or two), there will be a Mini-Mission Fair in Dodd Hall with representatives from some of your favorite missions, and maybe some not so well-known, presenting their projects and dreams with banners, brochures and conversation. Participating in this event will be some people we all know, and some guests from elsewhere. Included are Friends of Appalachia (FOA); UMARMY; Mountains of Hope, Haiti; Beth El Center, Milford; Christian Community Action, New Haven; Bridges, Milford; and Bridgeport Rescue Mission. Please be sure to stay and investigate these wonderful missions that YOU already support with YOUR giving. You might be happy to discover there are even hands-on things you can do, giving time as well as financial aid. Or you may just be pleased to find out that your generosity is helping God’s children to survive and thrive. Hope to see you there as we discover together some of what goes on out there in the world beyond our red doors. |
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| CONNECTICUT HOSPICE VOLUNTEER Are you looking for an others in your community, we would like to hear from you. Our patients and families are in need of your care and support. Are you looking for an As a CONNECTICUT As a CONNECTICUT HOSPICE VOLUNTEER, you can fill your provide pastoral or bereavement care, help in the arts or meet transportation needs. For more information, please call Pat Corradino, Director of Volunteer Services at 1-800-8-HOSPICE, ext. 510. You can also email at pnowak@hospice.com. |
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Shelter & Soup Kitchen Needs Lists
Your donations are gratefully accepted Monday through Friday from 8am - 4pm only. We ask that you DO NOT bring donations outside of these hours. Please check our Needs List below for items we can
accept. We appreciate your thoughtful generosity.
For the Shelter:
•Paper & Antibacterial Cleaning supplies: Items needed: vinyl or latex gloves(S/M/L), surgical masks, paper towels, toilet paper, facial tissue, tall kitchen trash bags (13 gallon), and large heavy duty
garbage bags (55 gallon). Anti-bacterial household cleaners such as; Lysol/Pine-Sol & bleach (gallon), kitchen wipes, hand soap, dish detergent, dishwasher detergent and hand sanitizer. Also need
oven cleaner & glass cleaner.
•Office supplies: Items needed: 8-1/2 x 11 White Copy paper, books of first class stamps, AA & 9 volt batteries, black & blue medium point pens, Highlighters, third cut File Folders, white out, Post it Notes,
3/4" Dispenser Tape, Masking Tape, small, med & large binder clips, no. 10 business envelopes, manilla clasp envelopes (all sizes), paper clips.
•Linens & housewares: Items needed: new standard size bed pillows or gently used bath & hand towels, face cloths, kitchen towels, pot holders and oven mitts.
•Other items: sanitary napkins, band aids, digital thermometers/with sleeves, gauze & medical tape, folding umbrellas.
For the Soup Kitchen:
•Kitchen Supplies: Paper Towels, Hot/cold cups (6oz or 8oz), 8oz bowls, Lawn & Leaf Trash Bags (55 gal), Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags (13 gal), Paper Placemats, Paper Napkins, Food Storage Bags
(gallon size), Saran Wrap, Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil, Latex or vinyl powder-free gloves (large & medium)
•Cleaning/Housekeeping Supplies: Scouring Pads & Sponges, Bleach, Pine Sol, Dish Detergent, Dishwasher Detergent & Toilet Paper.
•Food Items: All foods must be un-opened, non-expired & in the original containers. We accept shelf-stable items such as: Cereal, Pasta, Crackers, Creamer, Sugar & Sweetener, Coffee, Iced Tea mix,
Pasta sauce, Ketchup, etc. We also accept canned items such as: Tuna, Soup, Vegetables and Fruits. Call for information about perishable food items & specific seasonal needs.
•Volunteers are an integral part of our team! Due to a rise in volunteer interest, opportunities may be unavailable from time to time. To find out more about volunteering follow these links: Become a
Volunteer or Contact Us
THE BETH-EL CENTER IS UNABLE TO ACCEPT USED TOYS, STUFFED ANIMALS OR CLOTHING. PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE BRINGING HOME-PREPARED OR LETOVER FOODS.
SEASONAL & HOLIDAY DONATIONS
Many of you may wish to make special donations during the holidays or participate in food drives or fundraising activities. Your church may already be involved in giving tree donations or other activities in
support of our residents and soup kitchen patrons. Here are some of our seasonal needs and activities:
•In September we make every effort to supply Back to School items such as back-packs, pens, pencils, etc. for the children who attend school.
•In October we accept non-violent costumes for those children who have none. Call for sizes and quantities.
•In November we prepare and distribute Thanksgiving baskets for our soup kitchen patrons and we'll need donations of boxed items (stuffing, cake or brownie mix, bakery pies) and canned items
(cranberry sauce, gravy, yams, vegetables & fruits).
•In December we have an "Adopt a Resident" program through which we look for donations of holiday gifts for the men, women and children here at the center. We also sponsor a holiday party for the
residents and may need anything from baked goods to decorations and even a Santa for the children. This is a popular program. The shelter houses 34 residents, so sign up early and we'll give you a call
closer to the holiday to make arrangements with you.
There are other seasonal projects and volunteer opportunities throughout the year. If you wish to participate or find out more about these opportunities, we encourage you to call the center prior to the
season to coordinate your efforts.
Your donations are gratefully accepted Monday through Friday from 8am - 4pm only. We ask that you DO NOT bring donations outside of these hours. Please check our Needs List below for items we can
accept. We appreciate your thoughtful generosity.
For the Shelter:
•Paper & Antibacterial Cleaning supplies: Items needed: vinyl or latex gloves(S/M/L), surgical masks, paper towels, toilet paper, facial tissue, tall kitchen trash bags (13 gallon), and large heavy duty
garbage bags (55 gallon). Anti-bacterial household cleaners such as; Lysol/Pine-Sol & bleach (gallon), kitchen wipes, hand soap, dish detergent, dishwasher detergent and hand sanitizer. Also need
oven cleaner & glass cleaner.
•Office supplies: Items needed: 8-1/2 x 11 White Copy paper, books of first class stamps, AA & 9 volt batteries, black & blue medium point pens, Highlighters, third cut File Folders, white out, Post it Notes,
3/4" Dispenser Tape, Masking Tape, small, med & large binder clips, no. 10 business envelopes, manilla clasp envelopes (all sizes), paper clips.
•Linens & housewares: Items needed: new standard size bed pillows or gently used bath & hand towels, face cloths, kitchen towels, pot holders and oven mitts.
•Other items: sanitary napkins, band aids, digital thermometers/with sleeves, gauze & medical tape, folding umbrellas.
For the Soup Kitchen:
•Kitchen Supplies: Paper Towels, Hot/cold cups (6oz or 8oz), 8oz bowls, Lawn & Leaf Trash Bags (55 gal), Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags (13 gal), Paper Placemats, Paper Napkins, Food Storage Bags
(gallon size), Saran Wrap, Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil, Latex or vinyl powder-free gloves (large & medium)
•Cleaning/Housekeeping Supplies: Scouring Pads & Sponges, Bleach, Pine Sol, Dish Detergent, Dishwasher Detergent & Toilet Paper.
•Food Items: All foods must be un-opened, non-expired & in the original containers. We accept shelf-stable items such as: Cereal, Pasta, Crackers, Creamer, Sugar & Sweetener, Coffee, Iced Tea mix,
Pasta sauce, Ketchup, etc. We also accept canned items such as: Tuna, Soup, Vegetables and Fruits. Call for information about perishable food items & specific seasonal needs.
•Volunteers are an integral part of our team! Due to a rise in volunteer interest, opportunities may be unavailable from time to time. To find out more about volunteering follow these links: Become a
Volunteer or Contact Us
THE BETH-EL CENTER IS UNABLE TO ACCEPT USED TOYS, STUFFED ANIMALS OR CLOTHING. PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE BRINGING HOME-PREPARED OR LETOVER FOODS.
SEASONAL & HOLIDAY DONATIONS
Many of you may wish to make special donations during the holidays or participate in food drives or fundraising activities. Your church may already be involved in giving tree donations or other activities in
support of our residents and soup kitchen patrons. Here are some of our seasonal needs and activities:
•In September we make every effort to supply Back to School items such as back-packs, pens, pencils, etc. for the children who attend school.
•In October we accept non-violent costumes for those children who have none. Call for sizes and quantities.
•In November we prepare and distribute Thanksgiving baskets for our soup kitchen patrons and we'll need donations of boxed items (stuffing, cake or brownie mix, bakery pies) and canned items
(cranberry sauce, gravy, yams, vegetables & fruits).
•In December we have an "Adopt a Resident" program through which we look for donations of holiday gifts for the men, women and children here at the center. We also sponsor a holiday party for the
residents and may need anything from baked goods to decorations and even a Santa for the children. This is a popular program. The shelter houses 34 residents, so sign up early and we'll give you a call
closer to the holiday to make arrangements with you.
There are other seasonal projects and volunteer opportunities throughout the year. If you wish to participate or find out more about these opportunities, we encourage you to call the center prior to the
season to coordinate your efforts.
The Beth-El Center welcomes community support! Each year, more than 2000 volunteer hours of time are given by people just like you. If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity... have you come
to the right place!
We are current looking for the following volunteers:
•Shelter's Children Baby Sitters
•Office Volunteer
•Parking Lot Attendant
•Soup Kitchen Volunteers!
(click on any of the links to view a full description
Criminal & DCF Background checks are required for all shelter volunteers for the safety of our residents. All Volunteers will be required to have a tuburculin test annually for the protection of everyone.
ALL SUCH RECORDS WILL BE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.
Volunteer Application Form
Our voluteer application is in PDF form. You can print it out and send it to the Beth El Center. [ Download/View File ]
More Ways To Help...
Collection drives - individuals, community groups and businesses could sponsor a supply drive for us. We are always in need food items, cleaning products, paper goods and office supplies. (See
our "Needs List" for specific items and needs)
Special and Seasonal Events - Join an event team to help with fundraising activities like the annual Walk-a-thon, our Winter Concert or Spring events. You might sell tickets, help with publicity and
mailings, decorate a venue or man a table.
| FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY OBSERVED On December 16th, a belated fifth anniversary observance of our Prayer Shawl Ministry graced morning worship. Started in the fall of 2007 by Joan Zauner and the late Judie Griggs, this ministry has knitted over 450 shawls, for an average of two a week! Even more importantly, these shawls have warmed body and spirit of those facing chronic or critical illness in home, hospital and skilled nursing care situations. Current crafters include Vi Burke, Jo Caruso, Debbie Dubien, Callie Merva, Fran Merva, Phoebe Repetsky, Joan Zauner and Faye Zeiner. Most crochet but some knit. They meet in the Wesley Center the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. Their next meeting is January 17th. |
| THANK YOU! - FRIENDS OF APPALACHIA It has been my pleasure to work with the Confirmation classes on their service project this year. Both classes chose to support the Friends of Appalachia (FOA) Dental Supply Drive. I’m proud to announce that MTMUMC Confirmands and members responded to the dental crisis in Appalachia in an amazing way by collecting: Almost 1,500 toothbrushes Almost 1,400 tubes of toothpaste Almost 2,200 containers of dental floss $240 in monetary contributions This totals over 5,100 dental supply items which is MUCH higher than Friends of Appalachia collected on its own last year. The Sunday Confirmation class collected the most items (over 3,400) and the Tuesday Confirmation class collected the most items per person. Congratulations to both classes! This year’s collaborative effort will yield remarkable results once we add together the MTMUMC collections with the FOA, Trumbull High, and Black Rock Congregational Church’s Sanctuary collections. FOA will be shipping to Kids First Dental Services in Kentucky, Mission of Hope in Tennessee, and a new agency (TBD) in West Virginia. Friends of Appalachia is a 501c3 non-profit community organization that strives to educate and sensitize youth and adult volunteers to address the needs of impoverished people in Central Appalachia. This year FOA has almost 60 participants who will be traveling to Tennessee to repair homes from June 29 – July 7. For additional information please visit our website at www.friendsofappalachia.org; visit our Friends of Appalachia Facebook page; email helpbuildhope@gmail.com; or call 203-807-4362. Thank you all for your support & efforts to HELP. BUILD. HOPE. for Appalachian families. Anna Henry |
MISSIONS COMMITTEE - Mother’s Day Alternate Gift Opportunity
This is an extraordinary ministry of the UMC church, putting faith into action to end preventable deaths from malaria in Africa. UMCOR is offering a Mother’s Day alternate gift opportunity to support this cause. Consider donating to Imagine No Malaria in honor of or in memory of your mother or another woman who has nurtured you. You will “Share the Love. Save a Life.” Your gift to Imagine No Malaria will help reduce the number of deaths from malaria on the African continent as well as assist the mothers in Africa who struggle each day to protect their children from malaria. You can give by making out your check and mailing to UMC – Imagine No Malaria PO Box 440544 Nashville, TN 37244-0544 OR use the special offering envelopes that are available. Please note on your check – Mother’s Day. COMMUNITY SUPPERS The dinners continue to be well attended by members of the community. The average guests are still around 34. There is a need for additional volunteers to be called upon to form teams when the monthly dinner is not sponsored by a group/committee. Please see Debbie Dubien or Anna Henry if you are able to help out in any way – from shopping to clean-up. THANKS FROM NICARAGUA Project Chacocente, which many of you help support, has sent us an updated report of advances in Masala, a few miles outside of Managua, where the new town and Christian School are located. The following words are excerpts from the letter we received. Three grades have been added to the school which serves the children of the project, as well as those from surrounding neighborhoods. (There is a picture on the Mission bulletin board in Dodd Hall showing some of the 151 children served by this school.) Student enrollment has increased by 41%. These are children who would either have had a long walk to a sub- standard school or would not have received an education at all. The electrical wiring for the school and homes was installed. Eleven mission teams from the US visited and volunteered in 2012. Thanks to you, the families have become self-sufficient; students are winning academic awards, becoming fluent in English, graduating, and most importantly learning that they can dream and be the people God has created them to be. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! |
