Episcopal Farm Workers Update

The Episcopal Farm Workers Ministry is a fantastic organization that helps farm workers and their families. They do amazing work like providing food banks, emergency shelters, and healthcare services to those in need. The ministry also offers education and job training programs to help farm workers develop new skills and improve their lives. They even advocate for social justice and immigration reform. Supporting this ministry is essential in creating a better and fairer society. If you'd …

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Outreach Focus for January 2023

Join us for our Outreach Breakfast on January 15th to learn more about Team First Book. In 2022, Team First Book has distributed more than 6,000 books to 3,000 children! For the third year, Holy Cross Episcopal Church has adopted K-2 students at M.C. Williams, and thanks to them, nearly 200 children will each receive two new books of their very own. Thank you for your support of this outreach ministry! For more information please visit Team First Book.

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December 2022: Federal Point Help Center

Federal Point Help Center Ladies and Gentlemen:Thank you for your support of the Help Center Christmas Basket program, which will takeplace on Saturday, 18 December. Christmas food is collected throughout November. asspecified by the Director, Ms. Laurie Taylor, who has sent letters to each church's pastor.Anne Hope MarvinPantry Chairman910 458-4057Federal Point Help Center The Needs of the Help Center for Dec 2022 Include:4 December....Pasta Sauce.11 December...Jelly.18 December...Hot and Col…

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FAQ’s GUATEMALA 2022

FAQ’s GUATEMALA 2022 Q. How much do the stoves cost? A. Each stove costs $300, which includes the material for the stove, the concrete base, and whitewash for the walls.   Q. How do I donate money? A. Please make checks out to OAK RIDGE UMC, and on the memo line, write Guatemala stove project. Roni Hursthouse will collect the checks and forward them to the team leader.   Q. As well as money, is there anything else I can donate? A. Yes! We will take with us: Large suitcases (preferably…

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2022 Backpack Campaign: Backpacks due Aug. 7th

Stuff a Backpack!It's Back to School time! Time for our annual Stuff a Backpack campaign supporting the Brigade Boys and Girls Club. Purchase a backpack for either an elementary, middle or senior high student and stuff it with all necessary supplies needed to help them learn. The students who receive these back packs are so excited and grateful(as are their teachers). A list of suggested supplies is in the Gathering Area at church as well as shown below. If you prefer you can also make a financi…

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