April 25, 2013

announcements


April Food Barrel Ministry

(Collection for this ends May 5)

In addition to food in the food barrels, our focus is Spring Cleaning – we are collecting cleaning supplies and paper products, laundry detergent, window cleaner, all purpose spray cleaner, toilet cleaner, bar soap, fabric softener, scrubbing pads, furniture cleaner, floor cleaner, dish soap, mold/mildew remover, paper towels, toilet tissue, facial tissue, etc.  Cleaning supplies cannot be purchased with food stamps and are a necessity in life.  "Please place cleaning supplies and paper products in the Laundry Baskets by the wooden crates in the Narthex.  DO NOT PLACE CHEMICALS IN WITH THE FOOD IN THE FOOD BARRELS.                                                                                                         The Service Committee

 

Mother/Daughter Tea

Save the Date! St. Mark's Mother/Daughter Tea will be Saturday, May 11 from 2:00-4:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. This is a great opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to an event.  More details will follow soon.

 

 

2013 VBS  

Mark your calendars!! VBS will be held July 11th -13th.  Thursday and Friday evening beginning at 6:00 pm with dinner and ending at 8:30 pm. and  Sat. morning beginning at 9:30 am and ending at Noon (breakfast or lunch to be provided).  More details will follow soon!

 

Almost Home -- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED-- CHILD CARE/BABYSITTING

Are there any youth (age 16+) or adults who would be interested in helping out Almost Home with childcare any evening Monday through Thursday from 6:15pm until 7:30PM??? You would be watching the little ones, while the moms are in life skill classes.  If you would like to see the description of duties and see the volunteer application form, contact Grace Steinke (314-843-5053).  Students that are less than 16 years old may volunteer, if an adult is with them.  Any other questions or to volunteer, please contact Diana Burnson, Volunteer Coordinator, Almost Home, (314)771-4663, ext office      
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Carol Johnson