So far, just over $20,000 was raised thanks to the generous individuals and event sponsors who responded to the call to Stand Up For Hunger!
Together Associated Churches, The Franciscan Center, and Miss Virginia's Mission House will continue to help those in need throughout our community because people responded with unselfish hearts. What a blessed evening for everyone!
Those who came for the evening were able to view this video, "Not Enough." You can view it also by clicking above.
Cindy and Mayor Tom Henry along with Roger and Julie Reece take a stand together to help the hungry of Allen County.
Last week we gathered church and school representatives to share all that continues to be accomplished in our Rising Stars program. As the scheduled time came to an end, folks stayed and swapped stories for an additional hour. If that isn't testimony, in and of itself, of the great spirit of this program, we're not sure what is!
Be sure to check out The e-pistle next week as we reveal the astounding numbers of 2012 in regards to Rising Stars!
WANTED: DAY TIME SORTING GROUPS
If your church has a group of people that can sort and box food items during the week, we would love to have you come to our warehouse and help. We also have rice and oatmeal that needs downsized into to smaller bags for distribution to our 28 food pantries.
Please call Chris at 422-6721 or by email to arrange a time.
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Ash Wednesday Luncheon
February 13, 11:30 - 2 p.m.
St. Mary's Catholic Church (Corner of Lafayette and Jefferson)
Come begin Lent simply. Bring a friend for lunch of soup and bread on Ash Wednesday.
Your free will donation will help support St. Mary's Soup Kitchen, which serves 1,000 free bowls of soup to hungry people every day. A Lenten Prayer Service with distribution of ashes will begin at 11 a.m.
Rewire! Refire! Reboot!
April 30 and/or May 21
IPFW
This series of daytime courses on fascinating topics for adults is a great way to stimulate your brain cells and spark your imagination!
