Posts from the ‘Community Outreach’ Category

Adapted from the Buffalo Food Shelf spring newsletter “Is it better to donate money rather than can goods?” This question seems to be asked often of food shelf staff and council members. The answer is that both donations are invaluable, but the food shelf can make your donation dollar stretch further by purchasing from the [...]

Toiletry items are currently being collected for ministry partner Rivers of Hope. Items needed include shampoo and conditioner (particularly travel size shampoo) travel size lotion wash cloths soaps toothpaste toothbrushes Please bring donated items to the collection basket at the information desk by Sunday, May 27.

This note from Pastor Karri was recently received by Roger and Sandy Brenny on behalf of the Social Ministry Committee and the congregation: I just had to let you know that we picked Kyle up from the airport yesterday morning after 7 months in Oman. It was a pretty emotional scene, not just for us [...]

Love In the Name of Christ’s core value #2 is “Prayer is an integral part of who we are.” Love INC-Big Woods needs your prayer and wants to pray with you! All are invited to weekly prayer meetings at the Love INC Clearinghouse on Thursdays (beginning April 26) from 12-1pm. Here some specifics: Their desire [...]

Zion is asked to provide three drivers at 11:45am each day in June for approximately an hour of meal delivery to households in the City of Buffalo. This is a most rewarding activity and makes a good family service project. Consider which days you can help and sign up at the information desk or by emailing [...]

By Joy Arens and Linda Nerothin April 15, 2012 … what an amazing day it was at Zion! It all started in April of 2011 when Zion packaged 23,000 meals in partnership with Outreach International of Union, Iowa. That was a great day, but we thought we could do even better! Zion’s Harvest of Hands [...]

The collection, assembly and distribution of the Easter Food Gift Baskets by members of Zion to clients of the Buffalo Food Shelf continues to grow in the number of people served in our community. Under the leadership of the Social Ministry Committee many groups and individuals got involved to make this event meaningful and successful. [...]

Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice to donate. There is no substitute for your donation. The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be at Zion on Thursday, May 17, from 1:30-6:30pm. Please contact Beverly Smith to help [...]

by Pastor Luke Whew! At this moment, I’m taking a deep breath, reflecting on a great Lenten and Easter season, celebrating my one year anniversary at Zion, and getting excited about where God continues to lead us as a community. Many of our committees are doing the same thing. We ask that question, “What has God [...]

Love INC-Big Woods is nearing their one-year anniversary! They invite you to join them on Monday, April 23, from 6:30-7:30pm at the Park Terrace Care Center Chapel for their Spring Informational meeting. Learn what a Gap ministry is,  about Lullaby Ministry,how the Intake process works, and how you can be involved when we explain our current volunteer needs. Board members [...]

Love INC-Big Woods has a new resource available for parents with babies and young children offering some  baby items for free to families in need in the Buffalo, Maple Lake, Hanover area. Items available to families in need include baby blankets, back pack carriers, bottles, bouncy chairs, children’s books, crib sheets, diapers, diaper bags, high [...]

Extra parent volunteers are needed to help students package during the Sunday school shifts at the Truckload of Life project on April 15. These volunteers will help the younger students package and help keep the bins filled so the kids can keep moving along. At 8:30: 5 people – Table assistance 5 people – Box [...]

On Sunday, April 15 2012, Zion will host a “Truckload of Life” community packaging event! At least 100,000 meals will be packaged for those in need in underdeveloped countries, and awareness of the hunger need in the local community and around the world will be promoted. Volunteer registration is now open at http://truckloadoflife.eventbrite.com/ Learn about other [...]

Love INC – Big Woods invites you to a Waffle Breakfast fundraiser after worship on Sunday, March 11.  This event will be held at St Francis Xavier Church. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for kids ages 6-12. More Information

Love INC-Big Woods is currently looking for volunteers to fill these key roles: Prayer Coordinator: We need to get our prayer needs out to our Love INC supporters who love to pray. What a great way to make a big difference in our ministry! Website Manager: Our new Love INC-Big Woods website is about to [...]