April 1-30 Collecting Infant & Toddler Necessities April 6 Drive thru Grocery Collection for Salvation Army Jesus calls us to live our faith through active love toward others. Each month RB Community offers opportunities to be in service to others through our Outreach Ministry. On March 22nd, over 100 people from our congregation and the community came together to pack 30,000 meals for refugees and families living with food insecurity in Baja, CA. Thanks to Baja Presbyterian Missions, the meals are being distributed through Presbyterian churches in Tijuana and Ensenada. We couldn’t do this event without the financial support ($9,500) from the Missions Committee who has committed to sponsoring a 30,000 -meal packing event annually. April brings rain showers, so we are having a BABY SHOWER for families in need of diapers (all sizes except Newborn), wipes, baby toiletry items, crib sheets, blankets, and onesies. No furniture or car seats can be accepted. All donations can be left in the Welcome Center Monday thru Friday or dropped off during the drive thru event on Saturday, April 26, 9:00-11:00 in the upper parking lot. Donated items will be distributed to agencies serving families with children: Interfaith Community Services, New Day Urban Ministries, San Diego Rescue Mission, and Solutions for Change, including other non-profits assisting teen parents. Watch for information about our 2nd Quarter outreach activity in the community. STAMP OUT HUNGER on MAY 10 (2:00-4:00 and 4:00-6:00) at the PQ Post Office and the 4 Community Care food pantry in 4S Ranch. We need drivers with trucks and sorters. This is an easy way to help those in need in our local communities. Sign up by emailing Elaine@rbcpc.org. Volunteer in the Community: Do you have a heart for helping children? Jesus has provided us with the Holy Spirit, an Advocate for us. Perhaps you are being called to be an advocate for a child who needs an adult friend who can help represent them in court. Voices for Children has been providing advocates for children in foster care for 45 years. You can find out more about being a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) by going to their website: https://www.speakupnow.org or by participating in one of their upcoming events:
Uplifting Voices on Saturday, May 17 at the Del Mar Plaza
Fostering Hope Golf Classic on Monday, June 23 at the La Jolla Country Club
Thank you for the generosity you continue to provide to our neighbors. Serving HIM Together, Elaine Johnson Outreach Ministry Coordinator