Mission Update- “Good Deeds with Good News.”
With the changed environment in 2020, we have had a change in how we are delivering Missions to our local community. Thank you to ALL who have supported the Missions- both your prayers and with your gifts.
October Mission!
For the month of October, the Church will be supporting the Red Bird Mission. Red Bird Mission is for support for rural Kentucky ministries in the Appalachian Mountains region since 1921. There are 2 options to support this worthwhile cause:
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They are accepting the traditional shoeboxes. The items should be placed in clear plastic shoebox sized storage containers with lids, Please do not wrap the boxes, mark adult or child, male or female.
-Items needed for the adult shoe boxes include a comb/brush, shampoo, hand lotion, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, Chapstick, full-size bar of bath soap, washcloth, disposable razors, shaving cream, nail care supplies, mittens, scarf, hat, socks, and work gloves.
-Items for the children’s shoe boxes include two or three small toys, two or three school items, bar soap, children’s toothbrush, children’s toothpaste, shampoo, lotion, washcloth, comb/brush, Chapstick, mittens, hat, socks, and small flashlight.
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During this time of COVID-19, if you chose not to shop, we are very supportive. You may make a nominal donation. (Checks to the FUMC- Chenango Bridge that state “Red Bird Mission” in the memo line.) The donations will be compiled, and new bedding will be purchased for transport to KY.
November1st is the deadline. If someone needs a socially distanced pick up, they can call Karen MacKenzie: 845-729-0857. If you are dropping off items to the church put them in the choir room (B37). Thank you.
Fundraiser for Chenango Bridge Methodist: Barnes & Noble will be partnering with us again this year for a fund raiser. November 10-14, if you shop on line or in person at Barnes & Noble (link for online shoppers: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/, your Sales will go toward a percent for the church. Time to start your Christmas shopping!!
November Mission
Once again will be helping the needy for thanksgiving with our Thanksgiving bags. Below is the information for the Thanksgiving bags. Thanksgiving Baskets and Money is due to the church office by November 15, 2020. If you would like a socially distanced pick up, please call Karen at 845-729-0857. If you will be donating Money please use the slip below or mark your check in the memo line that the donation is for the Thanksgiving bags.
If you will be dropping off your donations in-person please put them in the choir room (B37). Thank you for your help & support with all of our missions!!
Items for Thanksgiving Bags: 1 box of Instant Potatoes ___; 1 box/bag stuffing mix ___; 1 can/pkg. Gravy ___; 2 cans Vegetables ___; 1 can Cranberry sauce ___; 1 mix/pkg Pie Crust non-perishable ___; 1 can Pumpkin or Apple Pie Filling. ___; 1 Hot chocolate or powdered milk ___; 1 can/bottle of Juice ___. NO GLASS CONTAINERS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE NON-PERISHABLE. Feeds 4 to 6. Due By November 15, 2020
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Thanksgiving Bag Gift Card
Use this slip to let the office know this money is for the Thanksgiving Basket drive. Gift cards are in multiples of ten only. Place in offering during service or mail into the church office: Chenango Bridge UMC, PO Box 501, Chenango Bridge, NY 13745.
Name__________________________________________ Amount __________________
Please mark your check memo as Thanksgiving Baskets. Due By November 15, 2020
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We have resumed Food Collection for the 4th Sunday of the Month for CHOW. Please call Karen MacKenzie to register for food pick up. We will be collecting food the 4th Sunday of the month from 8-10am. Please leave on the front porch and we will pick up. There will also be a collection bin as you enter Fellowship Hall as well. Thank you!
Chenango Bridge Fire Department Cider Sale Fundraiser: Our Fire Co. will be having their Annual Cider Sale Fundraiser in front of our church on Friday, Oct. 30th from 7 AM to 6 PM or sold out. Please help support our fire department.
Maines Give Back Program Fundraiser: For every twenty (20) dollars spent, our church receives $1.00. Obtain your Maines membership card application from the church secretary Monday – Thursday 8 AM – 1 PM or email: chenbridgeumc@outlook.com or from this website under the forms section. You may also apply directly at Maines store. If you do this please give us your name so that we may add you to our list. Thank you!
Knitting for the Lord has prayer shawls & prayer blankets available for those in need please contact Sue Alcott or Lynne Masland if you know of someone in need.
Knitting for the Lord is once again accepting machine washable yarn. Thank you for all of your help & support in our missions.
Fund Raiser for First United Methodist Church of Chenango Bridge. Present this advertisement (below) and 10% of all work done will be donated to the church. For all questions and appointments please contact Quality Steam Cleaning. (You may also find this coupon in the back of the church or contact the church office.
For all questions or appointments contact Quality Steam Cleaning.
