Christ Church UCC Elizabethtown Pennsylvania

                         2010 NEIGHBORS IN NEED & CROP OFFERING

                                                        Sunday, October 3

During both services of worship on October 3, the NIN/CROP offering will be received.  This special offering supports the UCC's Ministries of Justice and Compassion throughout the United States. The program deals with learning alternatives to violence, easing hate, acknowledging the moral outrage of poverty, and recognizing the paths of the homeless.  Imagining another world is possible, NIN & CROP  fight poverty and hunger, take a stand against injustice, and reach out to the less fortunate.   Thank you for giving!

                  SEPTEMBER IS COMMUNITY SPECIAL NEEDS MONTH

With the ending of the lazy days of summer, reality of the present economic situation comes into focus.  Now, more than ever, the Elizabethtown Food Bank seeks help from our community's churches.  For September, Christ Church members are urged to help replenish the Food Bank with the items listed below.  Large packaged items are always useful to larger families, but smaller packages address the needs of single and two-member families more effectively.  Monetary gifts are always welcome, too.  Checks should be made out to Christ Church UCC, and designated for the Food Bank, then given to Jean Fasching or placed in the offering plate.  Food donations are to be placed on or under the table at the front of the sanctuary and will be collected until September 30.  Your generosiy is so greatly appreciated!

Food Bank items needed:

Stuffing mix, cereal, kidney beans, beef stew, powdered milk, peanut butterm applesauce, Jello, puddings, boxed macaroni & cheese, gravy, chicken or beef broth, Spaghetti-O's, ravioli, saltine crackers, canned white potatoes, canned peas & carrots, fruit juices, dried potato mix, pancake mix, Bisquick, Hamburger Helper, syrup, jellies/jams, popcorn, canned fruit