Board of Christian Outreach

Loving Spoonfuls Snack Bar! You are invited to join us at First Church of Christ, Congregational in East Haddam on Tuesdays.  Starting January 21,  2014 to March 25, 2014, to  enjoy warm  soups and hearty snacks from 12to 2 PM and 4:30 to 6:30 PM.  Eat-In or Take Out (Rear Enterance) Lower Level next to the East Haddam Clothing Bank.   Please Sign Up at the East Haddam Food Bank or Clothing Bank if you plan to join us next Tuesday.
Ongoing Projects …
Summer Family Fun Collection
During the months of June and July Outreach will be collecting Summer fun items.  We are looking for jump ropes, side walk chalk, squirt guns, wiffle balls and bats, Nerf balls, etc.  For more information please see the Outreach Bulletin Board in the Parish Hall – the collection container will be in the Parish Hall on Sundays.
Change Can Make a Difference..
Change can make a difference in someone’s life by Making a:
– child smile on their birthday
– student smile when they feel good about attending a prom
– student smile when they receive a yearbook
– family smile when they receive a “Stop & Shop” gift card
YOUR CHANGE CAN CHANGE A LIFE
Please donate your change to make a difference!!
Thank you  The Board of Christian Outreach

 

 

 

East Haddam Fuel Bank-Place donations in offering plate –Please mark check or envelope “Fuel Bank Donation”.

Food Bank-Place donations on the steps to the high alter at front of the church.

Campbell Soup labels to help the Cromwell Children’s Home.  Labels from all Campbell’s soup cans are accepted, not just the red and white labels.

Soda Can Tabs-Please save the tabs from your soda or other tab top beverage cans.  What we collect goes to benefit the Ronald McDonald House.

Pennies from Heaven go toward the Food Bank donation.  Every penny counts.  Please place the pennies in the front of the sanctuary.

Coffeepurchases -proceeds from  Simply Smiles coffee help to provide food and shelter in the mountainess regions in Mexico and South Dakota.  Please place the $10 in the coffee cup near the door or give to a Deacon.

Reversible Bags- are available in the fellowship hall for immediate sales or you may place an order. Blank order forms are available in the fellowship hall.  Bag costs are as follows:  Available fabric $10.00 or Special order fabric $14.00 and up.  Contact Margaret Charney for more information- 860. 537.3323

Tote Bags – Beautiful Totes costing $22.00, are also available upon ordering.  Contact Margaret Charney for more information  860.537.3323