It is time for our March BLOOD DRIVE, and we’re looking forward to your support on THURSDAY, MARCH 20, from 11-4. We’re observing Lent by sharing the love, the small sacrifice of a pint of blood, offered for someone in need. The illnesses of winter have left blood supplies depleted, making your gift even more valuable! If unable to give, you can still help! Recruiting donors is among our biggest challenges, so please pass the word.
We have flyers available to pass out, email and Facebook messages to share, and always, your gift of prayers for both donors and recipients. What you do to participate in these ways is a blessing!
You can sign up for an appointment on our bulletin board or sign up online: donate.mi@versiti.org and find our drive!
The Reed City Ministerial Association Coat and Outerwear Pantry is now open on Wednesdays from Noon to 3pm
Clean, gently used or new Winter coats and accessories are needed.
Especially needed are:
* Boots for youth ages 10 - 16 -sizes man's small and medium & woman's small and medium
* All Children's outerwear -- sizes Toddler through Teen
* Adult outerwear-- Extra Large and Plus Sizes
Your donated items may be left in the bin in our entryway OR in collection bins around our community. Thank you for your generosity.
The Food Pantry is located at St. Philip Neri Church, 831 S. Chestnut St., Reed City. It is open every Tuesday • 10 am – 1 pm and volunteers are needed to help.
The item of the month is cereal - any kind and any brand - regular size boxes please
You may leave these items AND other non-perishable donations in or near the bin in our church foyer.
A reminder: donated items must be in their original sealed packaging/no open bags or boxes or partially used items. Importantly, they must also display current, non-expired dating for “use by” purposes. The food pantry cannot distribute any item that is past-date and expired. While many items are safe beyond their expiration date, they are not usable by the food pantry and will be discarded.
Please keep in mind, monetary donations are used to purchase food in bulk quantities at a reduced cost. You may give through your church offering -- please mark your gift "Food Pantry." Thank you!
HELP AVAILABLE
The Women in Faith of our church have been concerned for the seniors in our congregation who need help at times accomplishing chores in their homes but, are not able to do some of those chores now.
The Osceola County Commission on Aging has help available with housekeeping chores, rides for appointments, and meals among other services. Some options require a fee, but grants are also available dependent on income.
If you need help in your home, call 231-734-5559 for more information.
42nd Circuit Court – Family Division Seeks Foster Families to join our dynamic team of foster parents!
We offer lots of support, training and flexibility. Foster homes are needed for youth ages 8 to 17. We have a need for respite care and short placements. Foster parents can be married or single, rent or own their home, and work full or part-time. Payment is provided.
Please call Jodie Garner, 42nd Circuit Court – Family Division • 989-832-6398 for a packet of information.
Prayer Changes Things
To submit or update a prayer request, please call: (231)832-9441 or email: office@reedcityumc.com