Nov 21 Commodity Food Distribution 2:00 to 3:00 pm.
Nov 28 Community Thanksgiving Dinner at 1 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Dec 7 Community Senior Citizen Dinner Seating opens at 11:30 a.m. Dinner begins at NOON.
This free event is sponsored by the Reed City General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC)
RSVP to (231)832-3178 or (231)832-9662 by Saturday, November 30.
Tuesdays 1 to 4 pmReed City Ministerial Association Coat Pantry will be open every Tuesday from 1 to 4 pm in Room 11. Donations of new or clean, gently used coats, hats, mittens, gloves and boots are greatly appreciated.
Current needs: Infant's, Toddler's and Children's coats, snow pants, mittens/gloves, ear warmers and boots; Warm Socks -- All Sizes. Items can be dropped off at our church. Area churches also have collection boxes.
The items will be distributed to people in need in our area. We especially want to be sure every child has warm attire for cold winter days. Watch for the Coat Pantry signs on the north side of our building.
It is exciting to see the numerous contributions to our Food Pantry!
Help is needed to unload the delivery truck only a few hours per month. You must be able to lift and move heavy boxes. If you would like to help as a volunteer, see Nedra or David Ball. Thank you for all of your gifts!
During the month of November, we are asking for donations of salt, pepper or other spices.
Our list for the rest of the year: December: A bottle of ketchup or mustard.
All donations may be put in the hamper next to our front door.
Volunteers Sought for the INC Spot Resale Store
Love in the Name of Christ of Wexford and Osceola Counties is in great need of volunteers at our Reed City INC Spot Resale Store. Come join our team and help others in need! Workers are needed to run the cash register and to process donated items that come into the store. Whether you are available once a week or once a month, we would be glad to have you. We will work around your schedule and look forward to putting your gifts and talents to good use. Please contact Becky at 832-9495 or stop in and talk with her. Thank you for your consideration in helping keep the store a vital part of our local downtown community.
Hospice Volunteers Sought
Would you like to read to a patient who can no longer see the pages? Watch a Tigers game with a patient while his/her spouse goes out to get groceries? Document a life story for someone who wants to leave his/her stories behind for their loved ones? A flexible volunteer orientation training program is offered at no cost. Many opportunities are available in Reed City/Big Rapids and surrounding areas. Average time commitment is one hour per week after orientation is completed.
Caring crafter volunteers are also sought, if you like to sew, knit or crochet items for hospice patients receiving end of life care. A variety of items are welcomed, which include: blankets, quilts, activity aprons, adult clothing protectors and special request items such as bereavement bears and memory pillows.
If you are interested contact: or 616-391-4240.
