Visit the Outreach webpage or contact
MB Shively:
mary.shively@comcast.net
to discuss how you can help to make a difference in the lives of our less fortunate neighbors.
Outreach Meeting – 2019 Plan
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Come and help us develop the 2019 plan for Outreach! Attend the
Outreach Committee meeting
on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 1:30 pm in the Parish Hall dining room.
The Lord’s Dinner February 3
Please save the date for the Lord’s Dinner on February 3 and help with preparing, cleaning up, and serving a meal to approximately 100 men, women and children at the parish hall behind Sacred Heart Church, West Colorado Ave. and 21st Street. Preparation of the meal occurs from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and serving and clean up from 6:00 to 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome, just please call Liz Nichol at 578-9061 or email her to sign up. Volunteers under the age of 18 will need to have a signed parental consent form and release of liability. The form can be downloaded at https://www.chapelofoursaviour.com/serving-in-our-community/ or you can see Sarah. Hope to hear from you!
Spread the Warmth Blanket Drive:
Spread the warmth to our IHN guests and homeless shelters! We are collecting twin sized blankets and comforters in Jan and Feb to replace the worn blankets used when we host IHN guests and for the expanded homeless shelters. With the recent approval of additional beds at the Springs Rescue Mission and the Salvation Army Shelter, more blankets are needed. Please put your donations in the little red wagon.
Adopt-A-Family - Happy Christmas and Thank You!
By embracing a single mother, Christina, and her eight beautiful children this Christmas, you have shared extraordinary love and generosity. The evening we delivered the first round of groceries, the children were eating supper, a plate of plain white rice. The gifts of food, everything from hot chocolate and marshmallows to beef roast, fresh fruits and vegetables, brought a chorus of delightful screams from the children and ear to ear smiles from all. Food, real food, just in time for the long Christmas break. And the gifts…each child received 3-4 gifts ranging from doll to remote car to winter coat, shoes or money to repair the older teen’s car with gas money to get to and from work and school. I am humbled by your willingness to step up, to quickly embrace this family with immense support, kindness and love as revealed through your gifts. On behalf of the family, thank you! -Penny Bever
Thank You Penny
A special thanks to Penny Bever who led the very successful Adopt-A-Family project. Her outstanding leadership helped a family in need and gave parishioners the opportunity to contribute during this special season of giving.
B Street Food Pantry –Canned Main Dishes (canned stew, tuna, chicken, chili, hamburger/tuna helper)
Winter is hard for our neighbors in need. Parents on limited budgets face competing demands – and Christmas bills are coming due. In addition, the pantries are available to help furloughed federal workers who are not getting paid. We are also collecting warm outerwear such as coats, gloves, hats, and socks. On Sunday, please put your donation in the basket by the baptismal font. Otherwise, the little red wagon will be just inside the main door of the Parish House and donations may always be dropped off there.
The Thrift House - Volunteers desperately needed!
We invite you to join us in volunteering at the Episcopal Church Women's Thrift House. One 3 hour shift makes a lot of difference. Childcare is available. Prayerfully consider if you could give us a few hours to help make a difference. Remember, that the volunteer hours translate into outreach dollars, and the need in our community is great. Your help is always appreciated. Contact Teri Orthwein: teriorthwein@yahoo.com OR 719.375.0502
