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A Call To Serve Ministries
Service Opportunities Update -  November 13, 2012
Greetings!  

Please see the below moving project. We are still looking for volunteers.  We are also looking for volunteers to lead or assist with the below roofing project.

This week one project was completed here in Pella.  A homeowner needed assistance finishing up a screened in porch. The team finished trim on the porch, installed 2 doors, installed downspouts and cleaned the gutters.  Thanks to Joe Vos, Tim DeNooy, Jeff Van Zante and Kyle Nelson for putting their talents to work on a beautiful November Saturday.


To view other project photos go to the ACTS Website.

Blessings,
 
 




Reminder... we would appreciate any ACTS project pictures you have. Please send them to Breanne Patel at bpatel@actsofiowa.org when projects are completed. Thank you!
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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. ~ Colossians 3:23

 

The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than this. ~Mark 12:31

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One other note:  When contacting us regarding scheduling a project, please provide at least 48 hours notice.  This allows us to get things arranged and work things into the schedule.

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To make things a bit easier to read, I have highlighted in yellow any projects scheduled for this week.  I hope this makes it easier to determine which projects may need immediate help.
If you are willing to serve on any of the below projects, please contact Breanne Patel by replying to this email or calling 641-780-4503.
Moving Day
Household Move
Thursday, November 15 from 1-5 pm

Friday, November 16 from 8-5 pm

 

We've been contacted by an elderly couple who needs assistance loading and unloading a trailer of household items.

 

Volunteers Needed: 5-6 (Currenlty, 2 volunteers signed up)

Project Time:Come and go

Team Leader: Jamie Gyolai

Roofing
Roofing Project- Attica

October

On your schedule

 

We've been contacted by a woman in Attica with a roof that needs re-roofed and gutters installed.   It does not appear to be highly difficult, it's pretty straight forward.

 

Volunteers Needed: 4-6 (Currently, 1 volunteer is signed up)

Project Time: 6 hrs

Team Leader: 
Drop off your cans and bottles to support ACTS!         
Pop Can
  
 You can now support ACTS by dropping off your cans & bottles  inside our outdoor shed 24/7/365.  Here are a couple of guidelines.
  • Please bring your empty cans & plastic bottles in bags (not loose).
  • Please keep glass separate from cans & plastic bottles. Very soon we'll have shelves installed in the shed where you can place bottles in their boxes.
  • Please put your cans & bottles inside the shed.
  • Please make sure the door is securely shut when you leave.

ACTS Prayer List

To send ACTS a prayer (for us or for someone in need), click here.

 

ACTS Wishlist

Could you help with any of these items?  If so, contact us at bpatel@actsofiowa.org
White or Gray Exterior Primer for painting projects and the Surge.
 
Ladders & scaffolding for painting and roofing projects.

Leftover construction supplies that you think others could benefit from.
 
Other items we can use on a somewhat regular basis to bless families with:
  • Couches
  • Beds
  • Kitchen Tables & Chairs
  • Empty 1 gal. ice cream buckets (for painting)
Items we DO NOT accept: 
  • TVs
  • Items in need of repair or that are unsafe
  • Soiled furniture items

For a more complete list of our project needs, please click here.


Your 2012 Service Results (YTD)


Participating Volunteers: 793

  

Total Projects Completed: 110
 
Hours Volunteered:  2282 - (57 work weeks of service!)

Families/Organizations Served: 66
 
Communities Impacted:  Pella, Knoxville, Melcher, Attica, Ottumwa, Pleasantville, Oskaloosa
 
Thanks to all our 2012 team leaders and volunteers!

Your Service Results Since Inception

Participating Volunteers: 4426 (that's more people than the towns of Otley, Tracy, Bussey, Harvey, Columbia, Hamilton, Swan, Marysville, and Pleasantville COMBINED!)

Total Projects Completed: 780 (2+ /wk!)   
 
Hours Volunteered:  17,191 hrs (430 work weeks of service!)

Communities Impacted: 20
  
Families/Organizations Served: 404

 

 
In This Issue
Household Move-Pella
Roofing-Attica
Did You Know?
ACTS Prayer List
ACTS Wishlist
2012 Results


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