Book Collection for Children in Square Community
We are collecting new and gently used books for students ages 6 through 15 years old. These books will be used through a community program to engage the kids in continued reading over the summer. This is crucial to continued academic success! Drop off your books in the bin located outside the Narthex doors. Questions: Contact Fowler Bellflower.
How We Are Supporting York County Food Closet, THRIVE Peninsula, and the York-Poquoson Social Service Special Welfare Fund:
At Crooks MUMC we have decided we can support both the York-Poquoson Social Services’ Special Welfare Fund and Thrive (http://thrivepeninsula.org/) in their efforts to provide assistance to unemployed and under-resourced families during this time. Both are meeting current needs and anticipating an increase once “stays” on evictions and utility shut-offs end. Our plan is to alternate our support between these funds each month; providing up to $500 a month from our budget (based on our financial stability each month). This support is in addition to our continued giving to the York County Food Closet. Here’s how you can help:
1) First Mile Giving: Continue your regular giving to our shared mission and ministry.
2) Second Mile Giving: If you are able to give above your normal offering to the church, you can make a designated to gift to either:
York County Food Pantry: all these funds go directly to the pantry Pastor’s Discretionary Fund: these funds will be part of the $500 given to either the Special Welfare Fund or Thrive.
All designated gifts need to be clearly marked on your giving envelope or check sent to the church building. You cannot make designated gifts via E-giving at this time. We will update you if this changes.
We are collecting new and gently used books for students ages 6 through 15 years old. These books will be used through a community program to engage the kids in continued reading over the summer. This is crucial to continued academic success! Drop off your books in the bin located outside the Narthex doors. Questions: Contact Fowler Bellflower.
How We Are Supporting York County Food Closet, THRIVE Peninsula, and the York-Poquoson Social Service Special Welfare Fund:
At Crooks MUMC we have decided we can support both the York-Poquoson Social Services’ Special Welfare Fund and Thrive (http://thrivepeninsula.org/) in their efforts to provide assistance to unemployed and under-resourced families during this time. Both are meeting current needs and anticipating an increase once “stays” on evictions and utility shut-offs end. Our plan is to alternate our support between these funds each month; providing up to $500 a month from our budget (based on our financial stability each month). This support is in addition to our continued giving to the York County Food Closet. Here’s how you can help:
1) First Mile Giving: Continue your regular giving to our shared mission and ministry.
2) Second Mile Giving: If you are able to give above your normal offering to the church, you can make a designated to gift to either:
York County Food Pantry: all these funds go directly to the pantry Pastor’s Discretionary Fund: these funds will be part of the $500 given to either the Special Welfare Fund or Thrive.
All designated gifts need to be clearly marked on your giving envelope or check sent to the church building. You cannot make designated gifts via E-giving at this time. We will update you if this changes.
MASKS: Are you making or willing to make masks? If you would like to contribute them to a local healthcare agency please let us know. office@crooksmemorialumc.org
VOLUNTEER: If you would like to volunteer to support to THRIVE Peninsula, there two ways for you to serve (outside and inside your home):
1. Write notes or create cards that have encouraging words and prayers for the families served. The notes will be slipped in the pantry bags. So many people are going through added stress during this pandemic and these notes can provide some support. You may also take them yourself or mail them directly to Thrive.
2. Volunteer at Thrive! Volunteers are needed to help pack groceries and provide administrative support.
Contact: Mary: 877-6211 x2; mary@thrivepeninsula.org
Notes of Encouragement are one way to be the church in our community and share Christ's love and peace. Consider writing generic notes of encouragement and send them in one large envelope to be delivered to residents at one of our local nursing homes.
VOLUNTEER: If you would like to volunteer to support to THRIVE Peninsula, there two ways for you to serve (outside and inside your home):
1. Write notes or create cards that have encouraging words and prayers for the families served. The notes will be slipped in the pantry bags. So many people are going through added stress during this pandemic and these notes can provide some support. You may also take them yourself or mail them directly to Thrive.
2. Volunteer at Thrive! Volunteers are needed to help pack groceries and provide administrative support.
Contact: Mary: 877-6211 x2; mary@thrivepeninsula.org
Notes of Encouragement are one way to be the church in our community and share Christ's love and peace. Consider writing generic notes of encouragement and send them in one large envelope to be delivered to residents at one of our local nursing homes.