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WFCM Monthly E-Newsletter -  May 2011 Edition  
Our Mission:
"As an expression of God's love and an opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries provides life essential support to those needing our assistance."

CONTACT
INFORMATION


Mailing Address
PO Box 220802
Chantilly, VA 20153

Chantilly Office & Pantry

13981 Metrotech Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151

Thrift Store
13989 Metrotech Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151

Chantilly: (703) 988-9656
Fax:
(703) 988-9655


Centreville Office
14631 Lee Highway #313
Centreville, VA 20121

Cville: (703) 825-1996
Fax: (703) 825-1612

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 WE NEED GAS CARDS. MANY OF OUR CLIENTS CANNOT AFFORD TO PURCHASE GAS. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DONATE GAS CARDS, PLEASE DELIVER THEM TO OUR MAIN OFFICE IN CHANTILLY.  THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!! 

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WFCM's 2011 Events 

4th Annual WFCM Fellowship Dinner
Friday, October 14, 2011

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Greetings!  

Welcome to the May 2011 edition of WFCM's E-Newsletter.  We provide this newsletter to keep you, our loyal friends and supporters, involved and aware as to what God is doing in and through WFCM. We also use this as an opportunity to THANK YOU for your continued prayers, volunteerism and support!  God bless each and every one of you!  
* SAVE THE DATE *

WFCM 4th Annual Fellowship Dinner

 

"For He has satisfied the thirsty soul and the hungry soul He has filled with what is good."
Psalm 107:9

Friday, October 14, 2011
6:30pm - Event Registration
7:15pm - Dinner

Fairview Park Marriott Hotel
Falls Church, Virginia

Guest Speaker: Pastor Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller
 

Pastor Brett Fuller is the Senior pastor of Grace Covenant Church in Chantilly, Virginia, which also has a location in downtown Washington, DC.

 

He currently serves as Chaplain of the Washington Redskins and Chaplain of the National Association of Basketball Coaches.  He also serves on a number of Boards, and is the Chairman of the Board for Every Nation Churches in America. From 2007-2009, he served on President Bush's National Advisory Council for Historically Black Colleges & Universities.

 

He and Cynthia, his wife of 24 years, have 7 children.


Praise and Thanksgiving!

  • We are thankful for Christ Presbyterian Church, Korean Central Presbyterian Church, Centreville Baptist Church and the Westfields Marriott, all of whom served a great deal of volunteer time at WFCM in the month of May.  We appreciate you! 
  • We are so very thankful for all our other volunteers, whether they have served for a day or a decade.
  • We are thankful for such a loving and hard-working staff and board of directors.
  • We are thankful for the continued healing of several of our volunteers, staff and their loved ones.  

Prayers

  • We pray that more clients will make use of our free financial training and budget counseling.
  • We pray for all staff, board and volunteers' health, families and walk with God. 
  • We pray for all who are suffering physically, emotionally and/or financially.   
  • We pray for additional volunteers who have the ability to commit to a long-term schedule.   

MOST CRITICAL Volunteer Needs 

While we are always in need of volunteer support, the needs expressed here are those that are most critical only.

(Chantilly Office)

 
ONE-DAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
There are one-day and short-term volunteer opportunities in our Thrift Store for students to fulfill academic requirements.

FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS

One bagger needed Tuesdays from 11:15am to 2:30pm.
One bagger needed the 2nd and 4th Fridays from 11:15am to 2:30pm.
One stocker needed on Fridays from 9:30am to 12:00pm.
On call volunteers to pick up from grocery stores when regular volunteers are out.

THRIFT STORE VOLUNTEERS
General volunteer assistance needed Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00am to 12:00pm and from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
Cashiers needed Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
One volunteer needed Saturdays mainly to accept donations from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Furniture Ministry

One volunteer needed to help move furniture that will be given to clients in need.

For more information, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Annette Bosley, or please feel free to visit our website.  Click here for a volunteer application.

Food Pantry Needs 

These items are listed in order of need (greatest being at the top, least being at the bottom).

Food/Beverages

  • Jelly or Jam
  • Canned Pasta
  • Cooking Oil (24-48 oz.)
  • Mayonnaise (16-32 oz.)
  • White Sugar (2-5 lb.)
  • White Rice (1-3 lb.)
  • Pancake Mix 
  • Pancake Syrup    
  • Canned Meats & Fruit  

Toiletries (NOTE: toiletry items cannot be purchased by our clients with their food stamps) 

  • Laundry Detergent (32 load or less)   
  • Diapers (Size 4)
  • Baby Wipes 
  • Deodorant
  • Dish Soap     

Thrift Store Sales

These are our upcoming sale dates for JUNE!

June Thrift Store Calendar