OUTREACH with Cinda Locker
A prayer for the New Year
In this New Year, may we hold to the way of Jesus Christ. Let our hearts be open to caring for our brothers and sisters in Christ, our neighbors in our community, our state, our country, our world. Let us remember the teachings of Christ: to love God with our whole being and to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Let us open our hearts so that we see those in need and become Christ’s hands and feet to feed the hungry, house the homeless, clothe the needy, heal the sick, and comfort the dying. In doing this, may we share the message of Jesus to all we are in contact with through our actions and deeds. May your New Year be filled with living and sharing the words and teachings of Jesus Christ. Amen
March is a month that includes a fifth Sunday. In keeping with our tradition of collecting loose change on the fifth Sunday, the offering on March 29th will be sent to “After the Storm.” Our church has been supporting this very important organization for the last couple of years. “After the Storm” works with families to connect them to available resources and helps them navigate complex systems so no one is overlooked when disaster strikes. It takes a community of support to make this work possible. Your donation is one important aspect of supporting this organization.
Are you looking for a way to get involved in your community? Let me tell you about the Family Services Program at Reed City Area Schools. The Mission of the program is to help families thrive by offering support, care, and resources, and by providing a safe place to connect and work on individualized goals to succeed. The program is part of the district's Student Support Team. This program is available to all families with students in the school district.
How can you help? There is a need for individuals with the ability to assist with specific workshops, including Budgeting and Finances, Job Readiness, Health and Wellness, Cooking and Nutrition, Parenting, and more. Everyone has a skill set they can share with others.
What are yours, and how can you share them?
Are you interested in finding out more about these opportunities?
Contact Heather at hpeffer@reedcityschools.org or 231-287-7128,
or Michella at msaxton@reedcityschools.org or 231-287-4312,
or Natasha at nbancroft@reedcityschools.org.