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Operation Backpack
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Our support last year made a huge difference to the needy children at Schertz Elementary, so we are continuing the project this school year. Some of the children get meals at school, but wouldn’t eat over the weekends without these backpacks filled with nourishing, kid-friendly food. There are sign up sheets in the Narthex. (No glass jars, please.) You can sponsor a child for the school year in many ways:
1 full child = filling a backpack every week
1/2 a child = filling a backpack every 2 weeks
1/4 a child = filling a backpack every 4 weeks
"Plug In" = You can pledge to fill a certain amount of backpacks during the school year, and we will "plug you in" where we need help.
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School Supplies Collection
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Wow, what a way to start a school year!!!!
We were able to supply 130 backpacks filled with school supplies to Schertz Elementary and Kipp Aspire Academy. When the backpacks were delivered to Schertz Elementary, they were overcome with gratitude that our church has taken such an interest in the well-being of their students. And Kipp Aspire was amazed when we arrived as well. What fun it was to see the crowd gather in the Fellowship Hall to fill the backpacks, too!!
Thanks EVERYONE for making this a great and successful event!!
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RACAP "Fill the Pantry"
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Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program is a local food bank that is sponsored by many local churches. We can make a difference!
Here is a wish list of items needed:
Toilet paper,
Soups,
Canned or boxed potatoes,
Hamburger/Tuna Helper,
Rice and rice mixes,
Dried beans,
Muffin/Cornbread mixes,
Snacks,
Canned meats/vegetables/fruits,
Juice,
Tomato sauce/paste/diced,
Canned pasta with meat,
Or cash donations/gift cards from HEB
ANYTHING you can give is greatly appreciated! Please bring your donations to the church.
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TLC For Our Troops
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Letters from Our Troops:
“Thank you SO much for your box of goodies!” — Beryl O’Connor
“Thanks very much to you and your congregation for the care packages (2!) sent my way. It was a terrific mix of food and practical things that really come in handy. It means a lot to know that half a world away, people think enough of you to care about your well-being and to send gifts to brighten your outlook." — Eric Snyder
“That they would take time out of their busy schedule truly is humbling. To collect the snacks and accompanying care products and then package and mail to us — that is so kind!” — Dennis Kruse
"I received a VERY nice box of the best mix of items. It was a pleasant surprise and worked out very nicely. We had a waiting area full of guys who just came in from all areas of the country, getting told that because of the ash cloud in Europe (from the volcano in Iceland), they may be staying with us for a while. I passed the box around. There were a lot of tired smiles and thanks. It has to be very tiring for them. They are sick, worried, hurt and now we tell them they can't travel. Thanks again for the morale lift!" -Johnnie Gandolfo
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