HANOVER AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES PAL DATE: PAL is the 4th Saturday of the month. Upcoming PAL date February 28th
Thank you for your most recent acts of kindness and generosity
- Remember this past summer? We will be sending our $1233.65 from this summer’s Christmas in July (and August) offering for the Feed-a-Friend Marathon on Dec. 11th &12th. Your summer generosity will feed many who may be hungry this winter.
- The Hat and Mitten tree is located in the vestibule. Please place new or gently used storebought or handmade hats, mittens, and scarves on the tree. You may also place donations of T-shirts, socks, and underwear under the tree. These items are given to New Hope.
- An offering for the UCC Pension Boards Christmas Fund UCC will be received on December 21st and the 24th. These offerings assist retired clergy who may be struggling financially and also help other clergy with medical bills.
Happy New Year and thank you from the Mission Committee! Your generous hearts for Mission opportunities in December did not go unnoticed. From HACC and New Hope to our own Emergency Fund, your monetary and physical donations spread blessings and gave holiday hope to many. A special thank you to our Christmas Marketeers for donating the money they raised to the Emergency Fund. We cannot thank you enough!
In January we will have a box in the overflow room for donations of paper goods and cleaning supplies that will be taken to the New Hope Ministries in New Oxford . These items have no expiration and are often not donated but in great need. See Linda Miller or any mission member for more information.
MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED!
There is an urgent need for volunteers for the Meals on Wheels program. There are currently 53 clients receiving cooked meals Mondays through Fridays. Could you volunteer to help? Please consider volunteering. Even 1 day per week would be a great help. Clients are given approval by their doctors for this program. Deliveries take about 1 hour from 11:30 to 12:30. Please call the Council office at 717-633-6353 to offer your assistance.
HANOVER AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES – CLOTHING BANK
The Clothing Bank has been renovated and is open for business. They have updated the facilities and have areas that are “Dress for Success” for those going on job interviews.
Do you work in Healthcare? Scrubs are available. For those in the restaurant industry, they have black pants. Did you know they are much more than just clothing? There are household goods, toys, books and other clothing accessories.
The Clothing Bank is open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am to 12pm. They are also open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9am to 4pm.
Donations are appreciated and can be dropped off at the rear of the building at 136 Carlisle street at the loading dock between the hours of 8am to 1pm.
HANOVER AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES: “GET INVOLVED”
The Council of Churches is very busy every day of the week. They rely heavily on the work of their wonderful volunteers. Without volunteers, the Council cannot fulfill God’s mission to provide resources to our community. Stop in to see how the Council works, volunteer your time and talent whenever you are able. Even an hour of time can help tremendously!
Don’t forget to check the donations list on the offering table for all of the Council Needs! Your help is very much appreciated! Call 717-633-6353 to volunteer.
Seeking volunteers in the following areas:
- MEALS ON WHEELS: Runners and drivers to deliver hot meals to the homebound. 9:30am-11:00am Monday through Friday. (Volunteers can be flexible with available days.)
- CLOTHING BANK: Wash, sort and hang clothing. Organize household items, shoes, etc. Assist in sales on Tuesday and Thursday 9am-Noon. Load and deliver overflow donations to Community Aid.
- CHANGING LIVES SHELTER: The shelter is looking for groups to provide evening programs, such as game nights, crafts, worship and more! You can shine positive light into the lives of those in need.
- PAL PROGRAM: Volunteers are needed to sort food donations, make donation pickups from local vendors and more. Extra help would be appreciated for PAL on Saturday and Sunday meals, for help in serving the clients in the dining room, by opening bags, getting juice bottles out and serving platters to the clients. Hours are typically 8:30am-12:30pm.