Mission & Ministry News for Sept 7
DAY OF SERVICE – September 11: What we are doing…
On Sept 11, we will lend our hands in a variety of ways to support our animal friends. Here are the activities as we know it for each location:
OSCAR – Drainage Improvements:
1. Excavate for and install drain system near entry into basement
2. Build and backfilll retaining walls to re-direct water away from basement
3. Frame out and install door into basement (currently it’s just an opening)
11th Hour Rescue – Getting ready for Sunday Adoptions:
Some activities could be cleaning different areas of the store, mopping, helping with feeding the dogs, laundry, dishes, and of course playing with the puppies. Staff would be there to guide your group. They should wear comfortable clothes that could get dirty and sneakers.
SOTH:
Making cat and dog treats
Making catnip and rope toys
Making blankets and small animal beds
Organizing the donations for distribution to the rescue groups.
Please sign up at church or contact the office so that we are able to plan accordingly.
God’s Work. Our Hands. T-shirts: are in and and ready for you to pick up. If you haven’t paid, please do so as you pick the shirts up. Didn’t get an order in? We have extras for you to purchase @ $10/each. See Sylvia on Sunday after worship to get your’s today!
Lunch Bunch: The next meeting of the bunch happens on Thursday, September 22, 2016 @ 1 PM. The bunch will meet at Davinci’s Grill in Hopatcong. For more information, contact Jane Lewandowski.
Disaster Preparedness Month: September is designated at Disaster Preparedness Month. We are still rebuilding and restoring since Sandy and Irene – and we’ve been watching the fires in California and the floods in Louisiana. We have also entered into the hurricane ‘busy’ season. The Sparta Township Emergency Preparation website is full of hints and check lists for you and your business. Please make sure that you are aware and ready should such another event happen here.
Ecumenical Prayer Cycle: We join with Christians around the world praying for our brothers and sisters in joy and concern. For Sept 11 -Sept 17, we pray for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia. Learn more about these countries when you click on the link, which will direct you to the World Council of Churches website.
Financial Giving: Don’t forget that by using a grocery gift card purchased at SOTH, using iGive to shop online, and by using the online giving portal atwww.sothj.org, (or click the button below) you can continue to support the mission of the church 24/7.