First Lutheran Church, Waterbury,
Connecticut
First Lutheran Church, Waterbury,
Connecticut
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR.....
LUTHER’S LUNCH
On September 17th and 18th we prepared and handed out 200 lunches! We will continue to do this the last two weekends of every month. Help is needed to fulfill our mission and to live out Christ’s teachings. The Preparation, Distribution, Solicitation, and Facility Teams all need volunteers. Please see Pastor or Frank Varanko if you would like to help and contribute to this wonderful, ambitious project to help do Christ’s work.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING VERY IMPORTANT…
YOU!
Pastor Diane works very hard preparing for Sunday Worship Service. She can’t do it alone!
Every Sunday we need congregation members to be Greeters, Ushers, Acolytes, Worship Assistants and Lectors. Oh yeah and how could I possibly forget our wonderful Hospitality!
Unfortunately our volunteers for these much needed responsibilities are slowly dwindling.
If you are willing and able to help out by doing one or any number of these awesome jobs please call the church office.
Don’t be shy, and don’t worry we will train you! So please give us a call!
SUNDAY MORNING HOSPITALITY
Please remember to sign-up for Sunday Morning Hospitality. The sign-up sheet is
in the coffee room.
Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers!
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G.W.I.M.
(GREATER WATERBURY INTERFAITH MINISTRIES)
The soup kitchen is serving about 250 persons a day. The food pantry for the previous month gave out over 6800 meals which averages for the one day they are open at about 250 persons being served. Volunteers are needed in many areas. A brochure with job descriptions of the volunteer positions is being prepared and if approved at the next annual meeting will be released soon after that.
“Money Follows The Patient”: Delegates viewed a video made by John Stango regarding bringing a family member home for care. Bill #477 is before the Legislature which, once approved, will allow patients to receive home care with Medicare reimbursement in the State of Connecticut.
The GWIM Food Pantry is open Monday from 8:30 a.m. to noon ONLY. There is a food pantry open every day Monday through Friday—to find places and times call “211”—Infoline.
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Good News Garage
Good News Garage, an affiliate of Lutheran Social Services of New England, was the first program in the nation to provide low-income families and individuals with safe and reliable cars to enable them to access jobs and other economic opportunities. Recipients use the vehicles to get to jobs and ultimately leave state assistance rolls and become financially self-sufficient. It is a fantastic program that has improved the lives of over 3,000 families New England-wide since 1996.
Good News Garage is not like other advertising car donation programs, many of which are actually for-profit liquidators. While all donations qualify for a tax deduction, Good News Garage is the only program that could offer a fair market value deduction, should your donated vehicle be awarded to a family. While nearly any vehicle can be donated, those awarded to families in need are generally 10 years old with 130,000 miles.
If you believe in the Good News Garage program and do not have a car to donate, there are several other ways to help:
Volunteer your time. We need help with: picking up donated vehicles, light car detailing, clerical work, “Ambassadors” who are willing to spread the name by giving talks and representing us at churches, civic groups and events; or serving on a local Program Committee.
Plan a youth service project. We can help create a volunteer project for groups of all ages and interests.
Make a charitable contribution. Your cash donation can be used in a variety of ways at your discretion, such as fixing cars for Jumpstart clients, new marketing initiatives, or overall GNG expansion opportunities.
To learn more or to donate, contact us locally at 860-218-2970, toll free at 1-877-GIVE-AUTO, or online at www.GoodNewsGarage.org
