Helping
In memory of Mary Everhart
On April 11th
We will have a very special Blood Drive at OSLC
in memory of Mary Everhart
who volunteered with the Red Cross for many years.
She arranged the Blood Drives at OSLC until her health prevented her from doing so. Mary’s favorite color was red, as is the color representing the Red Cross. Red ribbons will be available in the narthex as well as a copy of a very special memorial written by her husband Harold. Please wear a red ribbon to honor Mary’s memory for the many things she did for OSLC. Consider a blood donation and ask friends to donate also. What better way to honor Mary’s memory and to help someone in need at the same time! The Red Cross has set the goal of 30 units of blood to be collected at OSLC. Mary always worked very hard to reach and maintain that goal. Let’s not let her down!
Sign the list in the hallway if you would like to help.
McDonald House July-September
• HIGH EFFICIENCY” LAUNDRY DETERGENT
Their machines can only accommodate “high efficiency” detergent.
Boxes are generally identified with this logo:
• SNACKS SUCH AS: LITTLE DEBBIE CAKES, CHIPS, CRACKERS AND/OR COOKIES
• TALL KITCHEN TRASH BAGS
• DISPOSABLE CUPS
Thank you for your support of our Food Pantry. As you shop for groceries, continue to remember the food pantry. We can use all items. - Crackers
- Peanut Butter
- Cereal
- Canned fruit
- Dry Beans
- Rice
- Spaghetti
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Soup
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Cookies
- Jello
- Canned vegetables (green beans, peas, carrots, corn)
- Dry milk (packets – not boxes)
- Canned meat (tuna, beef stew, ham, etc.)
Note: Our most needed items currently are crackers, cereal, and canned fruit.
Our thanks to Annabelle Mason, Barbara Rupert, and Sue Melita for all the work they do in this ministry!
Food Bags given out this year: - January: 20 bags
- February: 18 bags
- March: 15
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Social Ministry Committee
We will be leaders in seeking out all people in need of aid for the body, mind and/soul so they may feel the love of Christ through our ministries.
Larry Ecklund is Chair of the Social Ministry Committee. The Social Ministry Committee will be represented by the Helping Council Representative.
In order to achieve the objectives of this committee, focus should be on, but not limited to, the following duties and activities:
-- Oversee and publicize outreach projects or social action programs in the local community.
-- Oversee, organize and publicize appropriate appeals of the Church at large.
-- Oversee the congregation's study and consideration of the social statements proposed or issued by the ELCA.
-- Work with all congregation organizations in executing outreach projects, including but not limited to, such projects as Red Cross blood drives, Melting Pot/Daily Bread, and Help House.
-- Maintain Food Pantry
-- Assist the president and Pastor(s), if requested, in maintaining and disbursing the Discretionary Fund to those in need.
-- Work with all congregation members to collect products and/or monies for organizations that aid in working with the poor and other needy groups, including but not limited to, such groups as Good Samaritan Ministries, Safe Passage Domestic Violence Shelter, Ronald McDonald House, and The Crumley House.
Global and Regional Missions Committee
Katie Quillen is Chair of the Global and Regional Missions Committee. The Global and Regional Missions Committee will be represented by the Helping Council Representative.
The primary purpose of this group is to help the congregation focus on areas of need outside the Tri-Cities area. In order to achieve the objectives of this committee, focus should be on, but not limited to, the following duties and activities:
-- Oversee and publicize outreach projects or social action programs in the region, nationally and internationally.
-- Oversee, organize and publicize appropriate appeals of the Church at large.
-- Work with all congregation organizations in executing outreach projects, including but not limited to, such projects as Lutheran World Relief, Lutheran Disaster Response, ELCA World Hunger, and Heifer International.
-- Assist the president and Pastor(s), if requested, in maintaining and disbursing the Discretionary Fund to those in need.
-- Work with all congregation organizations in executing mission trips to aid needy individuals regionally, nationally and internationally.
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