OUTREACH Ministry – February 2023
Our members include Chris Kollen as lead, Corliss Jenkins-Sherry, Carol Buuck, Phyllis Teager, and Patty Clymer. We are planning new and exciting projects this coming year. If you’d like more information about becoming a member of Outreach, contact Chris Kollen at lizzykollen@comcast.net or at 520-419-7475.
Marana Community Food Bank
This month the Marana Resource Center is having a “Souper Bowl” theme. So, we are going to be collecting low-sodium soups and crackers for February’s Super Bowl.
The Marana Food Bank will need help re-stocking their shelves after the busy holiday season. Let’s show our neighbors how much we care and get them off to a good start in the new year, as we are thankful this season for all we have.
Donated food can be place in the wooden cabinet located in the Narthex. Please remember that the food bank cannot accept any food items that has been opened/used or expired. Also, please no glass containers. If you prefer to make cash donations, they are always welcome, and can be mailed to Marana Food Bank, 11134 West Grier Road, Marana, AZ 85653. Every $1 helps provide 4 meals.
Roadrunner Elementary School – Family Resource Center
The Outreach Team is excited to share that Lord of Grace has formed a partnership with Roadrunner Elementary School, which is part of the Marana Unified School District. Roadrunner is located at 16651 W. Calle Carmela in Avra Valley, and is led by Kristina Brewer the school’s principal and chief advocate! Roadrunner Elementary has 383 scholars enrolled and a staff of 47.
It is a Title I school which means that 75-80% of the scholars qualify for the free or reduced lunch program as well as additional academic support. An exciting way that Roadrunner builds pride within their scholars is around the idea of continued education and college.
They do this by incorporating the language of college in daily practices, which builds a belief that college is an option for everyone, no matter their resources. One way we are looking to support the scholars and their families at Roadrunner is to assist in maintaining a Community Resource Center on the school’s campus.
This resource center will have a food pantry and clothing as well as necessities.
The first order of business for Lord of Grace volunteers will be to organize clothing that has been donated. If you are interested in participating in this outreach ministry, we will be meeting weekly, beginning January 24.
Sign up in the Narthex.
Any questions contact Phyllis Teager or Carol Buuck.
· Time: 8:30am
· Meet and Carpool: Lord of Grace Work at Roadrunner: 9-12 noon
· Return to LOG: 12:30 PM
Feed My Starving Children
We will be participating in Feed my Starving Children again (for general information see https://www.fmsc.org/). The meals are shipped worldwide to partner charities addressing other areas (disaster relief, education, water access, agriculture, etc.) so people are fed first. Volunteers pack bags of rice, soy protein, dehydrated vegetables, vitamins and nutrients. Their stretch goal for 2023 is to pack 1 million meals.
Thank you to all who signed up for the mobile pack event at Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene on Saturday February 12th from 8-10am, we’ll be joining other Tucson Lutheran churches.