OUTREACH Ministry – August 2023
Our members include Chris Kollen as lead, 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
The Marana Resource Center would like to request that we collect canned tuna/chicken, mac & cheese, canned ravioli, boxed pasta, canned sauce, and canned fruits as we head back into the school year.
Thank you for giving our neighbors a helping hand. Providing a meal, or sharing a meal, is a wonderful expression of God’s love. Donated food can be placed in the wooden cabinet located in the Narthex. Please remember that the food bank cannot accept any food items that have 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. Your monetary gift goes a long way. Every $10 helps provide 50 meals.
God’s Work/Our Hands Service Projects
Outreach will be offering two projects as part of God’s Work/Our Hands during Rally Day, September 10, 2023. One of the projects is assembling hygiene bags for the homeless. During the month of August, we will be collecting hand wipes, hand sanitizer, socks, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, disposable razors, sunscreen, small Kleenex packs, band-aids, and lip balm. A collection box has been placed in the Narthex.
The second project will be making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for Sister José Women’s Center. Sister Jose aids and transforms the lives of women experiencing homelessness. Their low-barrier day center provides unaccompanied women who are unhoused with a stable and safe environment to recuperate from the daily struggle of homelessness and extreme poverty. This will be the third year we’ve provided sandwiches for Sister Jose, they are very thankful for the help.
Butler’s Pantry – Roadrunner Elementary
There will be opportunities this fall to volunteer to staff Butler’s Pantry at Roadrunner Elementary School and to continue to organize the Pantry. Sign-ups will be available after the first week of August.
Any questions, contact Phyllis Teager or Carol Buuck.