That sounds great, but how exactly do I do that? A very good question, and one we hope to begin to answer during our March Missions Month. We are really excited about all that we have to offer this year and hope that many are encouraged to take a step towards bringing healing to others.
Here are some highlights:
Each Sunday, between services from 10:20-10:50 there will be an Open Forum with one of our ministry partners as guests. Come and hear more about Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services, Embrace Richmond/Caritas, Youth Life Foundation Richmond, and World Impact's new Three Year Plan.
March 7, Saturday - We will be working with ElderHomes to do minor home repairs for the elderly around Richmond. A team of 8-10 men, women and teens is needed. This is an opportunity to serve and to minister to someone who may live alone, is elderly and in need of encouragement and love. From 8:30-3 pm, bring your own lunch. Contact John Atkinson, johnlatkinson@gmail.com,804.627.3555.
March 14 , Saturday - Watch for the Hope Church Furniture Drive! We will be accepting donations for the Caritas ShareHouse furniture warehouse. Gently used or new household items and furniture are welcome. All donations go to households moving from homelessness to shelter. More information coming! Teams will be needed to receive donations on Saturday. Contact Rose Steele, 365-8214.
March 21, Saturday - We need 2 teams of 4-5 people to build handicap accessible ramps for 2 homes in Goochland Co. This project will be in coordination with Goochland Family Services. Contact Brenda Murray, 310-4958, pmurrayjr43@comcast.net.
March 28, Saturday 3-6 pm - We will end our missions emphasis month with a BANG! Hope will assist Youth Life's Learning Center in Highland Park in a big SPRINGFEST block party from 3-6 pm for the students and their families. We'll need lots of volunteers for this fun event to play basketball, run carnival games, paint faces, prepare food and have fun! Contact Mary Venable, 716-2661, mlrvenable@yahoo.com.
You can sign up for the day(s) you choose in three ways:
- the sign up sheet on the Mission Blitz table at Hope Church,
- emailing me at worldimpact@hopecentral.com or
- calling the contact person listed.
Join us as we reach out and "heal the world!"
Nancy Friesen
worldimpact@hopecentral.com
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