Services We Provide
We've been privileged to conduct a number of services for those who
come to us for help ... services that have provided for physical needs, others
that have met an emotional needs, and much that has met the needs of
the soul.
| Hot Meals: We host many
Banquets ... Thanksgiving, Christmas and
Easter ... where we served close to 200 meals at each event.
View pictures and stories of these gatherings by clicking a link
along the lower left hand column of this page. Worship Services:
Sunday afternoons at 1:30pm, Fridays at 5:00pm and various other
times we provide an opportunity for our clients to worship
the Lord through live music, receive the Word of God through
devotional teaching, and we offer pray with and for them.
This has been welcomed this very much. Reading Classes:
Fridays at 4:30pm for anyone interested. We've discovered
that many of those we serve either cannot read at all or have
great difficulty reading. Thanks to "Somebody
Cares New England" we've gathered a team of tutors who have
committed their Friday afternoons to help others learn to read.
Go to our Reading Classes page for
further information. Shelter: Pending Approval.
Pizza & Movie Nites: It seems that
one of the favorite events among our clients and the neighborhood
has been our Pizza and Movie nites. We open the evening with
prayer, some sharing of a Bible oriented story or drama, then dig
in to 20+ pizzas from a local vendor and together watch a family
oriented movie ... like "Finding Nemo" or "The Santa Claus 2"
or "Cheaper by the Dozen" and
more. |
| Haircuts: Recently we've been
blessed to have a couple of local cosmetologists give of their
time and talent to cut hair. At first opening, haircuts
were provided for kids going back to school. Then the word
got out pretty quickly, and a few weeks later the same was
provided for men and women ... the works ... wash and scizzor
cut! We wish we could adequately tell you the expressions
of joy and pride that over 40 clients had when they left with a
first rate haircut! |
| Fellowship: Probably the most
amazing thing we've seen thus far is the hunger amongst our
clients for genuine fellowship ... the kind that lingers.
Every time we open the doors and people come to obtain whatever
we're offering, they love to sit and talk, listen, laugh, share,
and just interact with us and our volunteers from the community. |
| Bibles Distributed: Since we began
distributing Bibles on Thanksgiving of 2003,
we've given away more than 20 cases of Bibles to those men, women and
children that have asked for one. |
| Socials: To enhance a sense of
community, we've hosted
events like a Valentine's Social. We provided refreshments (drinks
and desserts) to almost 50 people as they witnessed the loving
story of God through mime, drama, music and a message.
Afterwards, they'd linger "forever" just to talk and share with
one another. |
Clothing and Household Supplies:
It's been awesome how the community has given so much so we can
give to those in need. It's been such a blessing to give
someone new shoes, a needed jacket, diapers for a baby, a stroller
to a single mom, kitchen supplies, lots of clothing, a bed,
bassinette, lamp, blankets, a chair and so much more. |
| Food Boxes: Many have come to us seeking help with
food. Thanks to many local churches, we've had "just enough"
to go around for those who asked. No-one has had to be turned
away. |
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