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We develop, implement, and promote programs which allow the congregation to act out God's love in ministering to the needs of people locally, nationally, and worldwide. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: Jordan New Life Church in Minneapolis On August 18-19 of 2007, 17 inches of rain fell in Southeastern Minnesota, flooding the town of Rushford. Several other towns, like Stockton, Minnesota City and Elba, were also affected. In Rushford alone, 90% of the businesses were affected, 68% of the town’s 670 homes were damaged, 7 of those damaged had to be demolished and some 90+ families are still unable to live in their homes. In anticipation of the weather warming up and an upswing in interest by homeowners to get work done; Word of Peace members have an opportunity to assist in the ongoing relief efforts in Rushford. You can participate, along with volunteers from Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Maple Grove, as a part of their Rushford Relief Day, scheduled the third Saturday of each month. Leave Lord of Life at 6:00 AM and return late that night. Work on various projects being coordinated by the LSS/LDR Relief Coordinators. Skilled and unskilled volunteers are welcome. For more information or to sign-up, please contact Pastor David at 763-420-5015 or davidl@lordoflife.org or register online . You may also contact Social Ministry team member Dave Metcalf at 612-250-9875 or dmet2000@comcast.net . If you can’t volunteer your time, please consider contributing financial support and other needed donations. Please visit the following organizations for more information on recovery efforts and donation assistance. RADAR (Rushford Area Disaster Alliance for Recovery) a community, faith-based organization serving all of Fillmore County, who’s mission is to provide coordinated assistance to area individuals and families with needs resulting from the floods of August 2007 which are unmet by other assistance agencies. Can also be contacted at 507-864-4216 or radar.recovery@yahoo.com Root Relief a Minnesota non-profit organization created to help victims of the August 2007 floods in southeastern Minnesota. Can also contact Lisa Missling at 612-710-6100 or missling@frontiernet.net . Rushford Community Foundation a non-profit organization that administers gifts; given by individuals, organizations and businesses; to be used for the betterment of the Rushford community and its residents. Can also contact Shannon Kopperud at 507-864-7593 or rcf@rushfordcommunityfoundation.com .
If you are interested in making food for this ministry or you would like to help serve the meal, you may contact Amanda Wheece. Watch the weekly newsletter for more details and sign-up information. Please visit this page every month for updates on what we will be collecting for C.R.O.S.S. (our local food shelf). The collection bin is in the shape of an ark and is located in the Gathering Area. Once again, thanks to so many for being so generous during the March Food Drive, 2,051 lbs. of food was donated.
The amount of food collected for the month of April is 300 lbs. Lois Woolard, C.R.O.S.S. Representative C.R.O.S.S. Needs for May: Plain oatmeal (for diabetics), Jell-O and pudding, cream-style soups, nutritious snacks If you would like to make a financial donation to C.R.O.S.S. it can now be done online through the Word of Peace Online Giving program. Yarn! A neighbor at Autumn Trails is making hats for the C.R.O.S.S. Tree of Warmth. If you have any 2-ply or 4-ply yarn to donate for this effort, just bring it to the Ark in the Gathering Area and we will bring it to our friend at Autumn Trails. For more information, contact C.R.O.S.S. directly at 763-425-1050.
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Mission Habitat for Humanity works through locally formed affiliates to eliminate poverty housing by building simple, decent, safe, affordable housing for families in need. These families contribute hundreds of hours of sweat equity in the construction of their homes. The homes are then purchased with no interest mortgages and all mortgage payments go back into the creation of more affordable housing. For the 3rd year in a row, our congregation will be participating with other local congregations, as part of the Northwest Metro Habitat for Humanity Church Coalition, and will be helping to build an 8-unit townhouse in Ramsey. The new Twin Cities Habitat townhouse will be located in the Ramsey Town Center Gardens at 149th Ave NW and Olivine Street NW. The 2008 dates that our coalition will be helping with the build are July 7 – August 1 (Monday through Friday). Our goal is to provide 15 workers per day. No construction experience is necessary. The work day starts at 8:30 AM and ends by 4:30 PM. Lunch is provided and Habitat supplies the appropriate tools if you do not have any. Volunteers are needed to be Site Hosts, Crew Leaders, and General Construction workers and to prepare and serve lunches. There are also opportunities to provide financial donations or In-Kind donations of tools, materials and skilled services such as plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Please visit the Twin Cities Habitat website at www.tchabitat.org to learn more about this great organization. Contact Dave Metcalf, at 612-250-9875 or DMet2000@comcast.net, if you are interested in joining this work force or making a donation. You can also sign-up on the display board in the Gathering Area.
Bread for the World will sponsor a Letter Writing Day on April 27, 2008. Word of Peace members can stop after church services to use a sample letter and write to their US legislators. The letters address the need for government policies that help hungry and poor people improve their lives. All are welcome to stop, write and be a part of changing the world. Jordan New Life Community Church Our congregation is in the beginning stages of developing a relationship with Jordan New Life, an ELCA congregation, which is located in North Minneapolis. Word of Peace will aid in strengthening their church ministries through this connection. We will be making new friends and sharing in the joys of each other's ministries. More information will be provided as the relationship develops. If you are interested in helping to develop this relationship, please contact Floyd Broman at 763-494-3226. Please visit www.jordannewlife.org to learn more about their wonderful church and their outreach programs for the North Side Community. Consider giving Heifer International "alternative gifts" all year long. Occasions such as birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and memorials are excellent opportunities to share the Love of Christ with the poor of the world. There are gift cards at the Social Ministry Kiosk that can be used to tell someone what you have done in honor of their special day. For more information, check out Heifer International If you would like to help support our missionaries in Japan, there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board by the church office. Please take a moment to read their letter and prayerfully consider giving to this worthy cause. Support donations can now be paid online through the Word of Peace Online Giving program. |
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