Preparing Children for Success
During the months of July and August, you have been helping our Outreach Ministry provide backpacks (160), lunchboxes (138), and back-to-school clothing (300 items) to children/teens who are homeless, or living in shelters, or are served through foster care non-profit organizations. Your generosity and that of neighbors in our community have helped to outfit children and teens for a successful school year. THANK YOU!
Undie Sundays in September
This month, each Sunday, we will be collecting new underwear for men, women, and children. Look for the table in the courtyard as you arrive at church and leave your donation in the “laundry basket”. Our drive-thru event is on Saturday, September 20 from 9:00-11:00 in the upper parking lot. Be sure to wear your underwear to church and bring a pack or two to share.
THANK YOU DEACONS
For the past few years, the Deacons have helped to support the efforts of the Outreach Ministry by purchasing items for each of our monthly collections: groceries, backpacks, clothing, shoes, Thanksgiving turkeys, etc. You should know that when you donate to the Deacon fund (First Sunday) and/or the Missions Committee (Third Sunday), you are also helping the Outreach Ministry serve individuals and families in need living in our communities.
Highlighting Local Nonprofit: SD Rescue Mission
Each month, I will be highlighting one of our local partners so you have a better understanding of how they serve clients in need. San Diego Rescue Mission has been serving individuals and families in San Diego since 1955. Their current downtown location at 120 Elm Street is the renovated old Bayview Hospital. For those participating in their academy, they provide housing, 3 meals daily, provide medical and dental care, help families with parenting skills, financial awareness, job training, and legal assistance. Walk-in clients can receive showers, haircuts, food, and help in locating assistance. SD Rescue Mission has opened 30-day shelters in National City and Oceanside with plans to expand into East County and other North County sites.
SEPTEMBER 6 - GROCERY DRIVE THRU (9:00-11) Upper Parking Lot
Thank you for helping RB Community be the hands and feet of Jesus in our local communities. Elaine Johnson Outreach Ministry Coordinator