Members of the congregation have a long history of supporting Faith Mission. As a part of Lutheran Social Services, Faith Mission is a 24-hour emergency shelter, serving up to 220 men and 46 women at three locations; 325 E. Long St., 151 N. 6th St. and 599 E. 8th Ave. Faith Mission is the only organization in Franklin County able to serve three meals a day, every day of the year.
Four times a year volunteers from our church donate, prepare and serve a meal at the mission. For further information contact Bill or Marie Rehbeck.
Faith Mission Dinner
Monday, October 23rd. Signup sheet for workers (max of 6) is posted. We welcome donations of chocolate bars, cookies, in addition to the main meal. ? See Bill or Marie
Collection Update
School supplies to help the 4 area schools (list is on board & box); also used eyeglasses (Lyons Club) and pop tabs (Ronald McDonald House).
Faith Mission
The new date for Faith Mission serving both women and men is Monday, October 24th from 5-6:30. Serving can now be in person with a limit of 6 helpers. The planned menu is sloppy joes, vegetables, cookies, and yes, Hershey bars (small), to serve 150. The signup sheet is available at Sign-Up Central. ?’s see Bill or Marie.
Faith Mission
On March 23rd St. Paul’s has been assigned to provide dinner for the men at Faith Mission. Serving in person is still not available but we plan to donate cookies, large cans of vegetables, and/or cash donations (for meat). Anything would be greatly appreciated. ?’s See Marie or Bill
Collections
Thank you for the very generous donations of women’s underwear and lotions. Your response was, as usual, fantastic! They were all delivered to Faith Mission and Choices this week.”
Please keep in mind the need for hats, gloves and scarfs for the winter to share with the schools.
Faith Mission
We will be serving the men of Faith Mission on October 20th. As a special treat we are requesting Hershey chocolate candy bars (regular size). Although we cannot serve the men personally, we will provide a meat dish, vegetables, cookies, and candy. Cookie/candy donations are appreciated and may be left in the ‘usual’ box (near elevator). ?”s Bill or Marie.
Faith Mission
We will continue to collect coats till December. Thanks to all who donated the following:
8 packs underwear
13 packs socks
2 packs t-shirts
1 box ramen noodles
1 jar peanut butter
13 coats (men and women) There will be a collection box at the top of the stairs in the narthex. ?’s please see Bill or Marie.
Faith Mission
We will continue to collect coats till December. Thanks to all who donated the following.
8 packs of underwear
13 packs of socks
2 packs of T-shirts
1 box of Ramon Noddles
1 jar of peanut butter
13 coats (men and women)
There will be a collection box at the top of the stairs in the Nartnex. If you have any questions please see Bill or Marie.
Faith Mission
We will be collecting NEW only socks and underwear for children, men, and women at Faith Mission and/or Choices. It MUST BE NEW items only. We will also accept CLEAN, gently used coats (not sweaters or sweatshirts).
There will be a collection box at the top of the stairs in the narthex.