Help Needed at Urban Ministries of Durham
Could you give an hour or two to help those in need here in Durham? Here are some opportunities for helping those who come to Urban Ministries in need of food and clothing.
In addition to the food items we already collect, there is a need for the following items:
- Plastic zip-closed bags in sandwich and gallon sizes and tall white kitchen garbage bags.
- Laundry soap, toilet tissue, paper towels and hygiene items.
- Backpacks, tote bags, duffel bags and small suitcases.
- We can also use books, especially for children, but all books are needed.
- You could make snack bags of cookies and/or candy for a special treat for our clients. I can take these any Thursday when I go.
I am working on getting people to help sort and stock the clothes closet. This is done in the afternoon and we can decide when we want to go. If you are interested please let me know and I’ll add your name to the list and find a time that suits us.
Thank you for your continuing support for Urban Ministries and all the hungry and homeless people of Durham.
Jan Schwarze
CROP Walk 2013
March 17, 2013 — What a great day for a walk!!
We would like to thank our team of dedicated walkers, especially Peggy, who appeared as PUMCy the dragon for the entire 4.8 mile walk. Way to go!!
You can still donate to CROP in support of the team.
If you would like to donate online, you can visit our team gift page on the Church World Service Website.
You may also, write a check to PUMC and mark CROP Walk on the “for” line.
Operation Christmas Child
National Collection Week is November 12-19, 2012
Once again it is time to pack boxes full of goodies for Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project, brings joy and hope to needy children around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. Since 1993, more than 94 million shoe box gifts have been delivered to children in more than 130 countries. What is the mission of Operation Christmas Child? The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Fill your shoe box with one or more items from each ‘something’:
- SOMETHING TO LOVE Teddy bear, doll, soft toy, etc.
- SOMETHING FOR SCHOOL Exercise book, pencil case, pens, pencils, coloring pencils, sharpener, eraser, chalk, etc.
- SOMETHING TO WEAR T-shirt, shorts, underwear, cap, beanie, sandals, thongs, etc.
- SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH Tennis ball, cars, skipping rope, marbles, musical instrument, yo-yo, slinky, finger puppets, wind up torch, etc. (No battery operated items, war toys or weapons)
- SOMETHING FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE Soap and face washer, toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, hair-clips, scrunchies, etc.(No toothpaste)
- SOMETHING SPECIAL Carry bag, sunglasses, bangles, necklaces, craft kits, stickers, note or photo of yourself.
Please search your heart and pack a box or two, ten or twenty. Remember this is a blessing that can impact many lives, not only for a moment, but for a lifetime.