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"Where life is shared and people are renewed."
From Our Pastor
Mill Creek Parish United Methodist Church
7101 Horizon Terrace
Derwood, MD 20855
301-926-9024
www.mcprainbow.org
August Calendar
Highlights:
9:30 a.m. - Worship
Service
11:00 a.m. - Sandwich
Making 1st Sunday
of the month only
Aug. 1 - Last Day of VBS
Aug. 3 - Friendship Day
Aug. 7 - New Member
Orientation
Aug. 13 - Baptism/New
Member Reception
Aug. 21 - Senior Citizen’s
Day
Aug. 27 - Global Forgiveness Day
Aug. 30-Sept. 1 - Labor
Day Weekend
Inside this Issue:
Worship Schedule,
Birthdays, WOW
2
Derwood Open
3-4
News & VBS
5
Youth/Mission Trips
6-7
News
8
Calendar
9
VBS Mission
10
2014
GETTING TO KNOW YOU, GETTING TO KNOW ALL ABOUT YOU,
GETTING TO LIKE YOU, GETTING TO HOPE YOU’LL LIKE ME.
Many of you will recognize these famous lyrics sung by Anna in the The King
and I. As I sit to write, my head is swirling with all that has happened in my first
month with you as your pastor. I officially started July 1st and on that day for several hours I sat with the staff and asked many questions about Mill Creek Parish
and its rich history.
I have since met with the Trustees, Finance Committee and Church Council...rumor is those meetings have never gone that late into the night before. All
part of the getting to know you phase of our relationship as I ask many more questions trying to understand processes; why we do what we do and how we do what
we do. There is a long learning curve for pastors who step into the life of a church
as a virtual stranger. I ask for your patience and understanding.
You will be noticing some subtle changes and some not so subtle. I am grateful
to Susan Andrews for her work, over the years, to get information out regarding
our prayer chain. After meeting with her and your Lay Leader and Staff Parish
Chair, I shared that I see the prayer chain as a critical part of my role as your pastor. I want to respond to your hurts, concerns and grief as well as your joys. We
have worked hard in this last month to update the church’s database so we can be
much more efficient in our communication with you. Again, I ask your patience as
we are integrating three different lists while including your updated info. These
things take time; I am relearning lessons in patience...I want to be in a certain
place right now but it is going to take a bit of time to get there. Great thanks to the
staff who are working so hard to make these changes a reality.
Hopefully you are getting to know me as well...worship, sermons, conversations
are a great start. The small group meetings that the Staff Parish Committee have
set up will be excellent opportunities for 12 of us to have conversations about the
church and our dreams and visions. Some of the groups have filled already. Please
sign up if you have not done so already...if we need to set up additional times we
can easily do that...I look forward to those gatherings and let me thank the hosts in
advance.
As United Methodists, we are part of an appointed system. The Bishop and cabinet make decisions about what pastor will serve what congregation. Some of you
have heard me say that it is like an arranged marriage. It is up to each party to
make it work with God’s help. I am committed to be in your midst fully. I stepped
out on faith and bought a home in the Mill Creek Towne neighborhood. I am excited to own my very first home. The place has been painted, carpet laid, fence installed and the furniture and boxes have been delivered. It will take me quite some
time to make it mine but I am on my way. Thanks to all who helped to get me settled.
I hope you are as excited as I am about this new relationship that God has called us into. Pray with me that with the
guidance of the Spirit, we will journey together to find what
God has in store for us as we move into the future.
Grace and Peace,
Rev. Debbie Scott
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Summer Adventure
To Mary Beth Walsh, new grandma
to Samson Scott Doyle, Jr. (“SJ”)
born to Erin Welsh Doyle and Samson Scott Doyle on July 2, 2014!
Still want some fellowship and fun over the
summer? We’ll be meeting at 10 a.m. on
Tuesdays downstairs in room 6 for video discussion and fellowship. Topics for discussion will vary. This will be followed
by Tai Chi on video for those who wish to stay.
Wellness on Wednesdays Returns
Join us for stretching, meditation, prayer, fellowship, etc. starting at 9:30 a.m. and then stick around
for special presenters at 10:30. Feel free to come for whatever portions you can get to.
Aug. 27
Judy D’agostino
An Introduction to Yoga (bring a towel or yoga mat)
Sept. 3
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 24
Rev. Ann Staal
“Ancient Churches of Ethiopia”
Karen White, RN, FACN
“Perspectives of Dementia”
Robert Bancroft, MCP Building Mgr.
“Perspectives of a Civil Engineer
Jacquie Church-Young, Dir. Youth Now , Lancaster Theological Seminary
Worship
Schedule
Rev. Deb Scott preaching,
unless otherwise noted.
9:30 am service*
Aug. 3 - 8th Sunday after Pentecost Holy Communion - VBS Celebration
Aug. 10 - 9th Sunday after Pentecost
Texts: Romans 10:5-15, Matthew 14:22-33
Aug. 17 - 10th Sunday after Pentecost Baptism/New Member Reception
Texts: Romans 11:1-2a, Matthew 15:(10-20) 21-28
Aug. 24 - 11th Sunday after Pentecost
Texts: Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20
Pastor Kay Barger Preaching
Aug. 31 - 12th Sunday after Pentecost
Texts: Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 16:21-28
Crystal Rice Preaching
*First Sunday sandwich making at 11:00 a.m.
for the men’s homeless shelter.
TBD
Please wish a Happy Birthday to the
following special persons:
8/1: Blaise DeFazio, Christina Kingsley
8/2: William Thomas
8/4: Erin Madruga
8/6: Holly Carroll, Melina Columba, Ken Dahlin
8/8: Claire Christman
8/9: Jessie O’Connor
8/10: Craig College, Michael Koshy, Laura Mowl,
Frank Parker
8/11: Jeanne Reilly
8/12: Julia Goetz
8/13: Adam Hare
8/14: Holly Pothier, Andrea Reilly, Daniel Russell
8/15: Sue Mabry, Matthew Siegelman
8/17: Allison Craft, Deborah Fritts, Carolyn Thurber,
Evan Van Snik
8/18: Carolyn Morningstar, Sue Thackston
8/19: Jill Singhaus, James Tisdell
8/20: Bekka Inglefield, Sean Moon, Nancy Sanchez,
8/21: Trevor Gingrich, Denise Unterman
8/22: Mike Higgins, Rev. Deb
8/24: Brooke Jones
8/27: Dick Kirklin, Grace Murrin, Holly Whelan
8/28: Cathy Jones, Elena Reyes
8/29: Chad Jones, Jesse Miller, Mark Unger
8/30: Ryan Zanni
8/31: Ann Dahlin
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" W h er e l if e i s sh ar e d a n d p e op le ar e ren ew e d . "
Derwood Open
On June 9, 2014, 88 golfers converged on Laytonsville Golf Course for the 9th Annual Derwood Open. Met in the parking lot by MCP youth to carry their clubs, the
golfers headed off to registration. The smiling MCP staff checked them in, registered them for door prizes, gave them gifts and sold them Mulligans (every golfer's
friend!). At 9:00, all golfers headed off to their starting spot on the course for the
tournament which included, in addition to the standard golf, a beat the pro contest,
chipping contest and a contest where they attempted to hit an island green built
for the tournament and floated in the pond. Afterwards, the golfers regaled each
other with stories of the great shots that almost were, while enjoying lunch,
awards and door prizes.
The tournament is a major fundraiser for the youth mission trip to Appalachia, and this year raised about
$14,300 to that end, with another $1200 going to the Montgomery County Agricultural Farm Park and the
Derwood Lions Club. The profits are about a third from golfer registrations and two thirds from sponsors. The sponsors are listed in this newsletter - if you do business with one be sure to thank them for supporting the Derwood Open.
It's always a risk to list the people to thank because with such a long list it's easy to overlook someone, but I'm going to give it a try. If I left you off, please forgive me (and still
come back to help next year!). This year's Derwood Open could not have occurred without
the efforts of Susan Andrews, Bob Bancroft, Kevin Burroughs, Dave Ceely, Claire Christman, Amanda Gaut, Chris Gaut, Hal Gaut, Holly Gaut, Adrian Haught, Paul Hobelmann, Bekka Inglefield, Jon Inglefield, Jake Kuserk, Linda Kuserk, Kendall Luhn, Larry Luhn, Christina Martin, Sue Martin, Martha Maxham, Ward Parr, Joe Ralli, and Courtney Romanowski.
Thanks to Our Derwood Open Sponsors
Once again we had a great Derwood Open in large part due to our sponsors. Please
consider any of these services in thanks for supporting us!
Platinum Sponsors:
American Tire Distributors Halethorpe, MD 800-638-5185 www.atd-us.com
Tires, wheels and a whole lot more!
ATCO Tire Company 21419 Laytonsville Rd. Laytonsville, MD 20882 301-926-2826 www.AtcoTire.com
Tires, Auto & Light Truck Service
Barry Murrin RE/Max Pros-Germantown www.BarryMurrin.com
ABR, CDPE, CRS, GRI “A Determined Soul”
Continental Tire www.conti-online.com Making tomorrow’s mobility possible today.
Executive Wholesale Tire 750 East Gude Dr. Rockville, MD
•
Tires, Wheels & Accessories - Foreign or Domestic
•
Precision Wheel Balancing
● Custom Exhaust & Front End Alignments
SPARKS
www.SparksHR.com Specializing in the staffing and recruitment of Administrative, Accounting & Finance, and IT
professionals throughout the DC/Baltimore Metropolitan region.
Superior Communications, Inc. 704 East Gude Dr. Rockville, MD www.scicommo.com
Experts in Mission Critical Communications.
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Derwood Open Sponsors
cont. from pg. 3
Gold Sponsors:
Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. www. Emergent BioSolutions.com
A biopharmaceutical company focused on vaccines and therapeutics that assist the body’s immune system to prevent or treat disease.
Silver Sponsors:
Bogart and Brownell of Maryland www.BogartAndBrownell.com
Call today for a free no obligation home, auto or business quote from your local insurance agent at 301-444-4500
BG Products www.bgprod.com Providing the highest quality product and equipment for automotive professionals
CHF Deck Co. 301-428-9748
www.CHFDeck.com
Specializing in decks, screened porches, patios and hardscapes. Also windows and siding. Serving the area for over 20 yrs.
Derwood Lions Club www.DerwoodLions.com 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 pm at Outta the Way Café
Montgomery Central Derwood Lions have been serving the community since 1968
Goshen Animal Clinic 8357 Snouffer School Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-977-5586
“A Happy and Healthy Pet for a Lifetime”
www.GoshenAC.com
Hanagan’s Inc. www.hanagans.com Tire & Auto Service
A family owned and operated business proudly serving the Montgomery County area for over 30 years
Hunter Engineering Company www.Hunter.com
Manufacturer of the world’s finest wheel service equipment. Wheel alignment systems, tire changers, wheel balancers, brake lathes.
Dr. Richard Mattson Orthodontist 3412 N. High St. Olney, MD 301-924-2405 [email protected]
Ken & Diane Brace
Hal & Marilyn Gaut
Mill Creek Parish Men’s Disciple Group
Michelin Tire Lee Skaggs, Aisha Barnes
Laytonia Auto Service
Martin Retirement
Foreign & Domestic, Major & Minor Repairs A full-service retirement & employee
Mill Creek Parish Preschool
Half-Day Programs for 2, 3 & 4 yr. olds
7979 Muncaster Mill Rd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-975-0024
Extended Day Options Available
Afternoon openings for 2012-2013 year
Call 301-926-3592 for more info.
benefits plan, design & admin. firm
Gaithersburg, MD
301-840-6550
The Parts Authority Auto Parts Superstores
www.PartsAuthority.com
Name brands! Quality parts! Complete coverage! All At Prices that Can’t Be Beat! Order Parts Online!
PetroChoice www.petrochoice.com Total Fluids Management
Star Cars Inc.
Rockville, MD www.StarCarsInc.com
If you are looking for the best deal on a pre-owned vehicle, you have come to the right place. We offer our customers 30 years of
automotive experience in the used car business.
W.P. Orsini, LLC A Landscape Maintenance Company
Rockville, MD 301-460-8197
Other Supporters
Adrian Haught
Bill Seeman
Bretton Woods Golf Course
DrinkMore Custom Water
Grey Goose Farm
The Grille in Flower Hill
Katherine Barnett, Merrill Lynch
Mamma Lucia
Norbeck Country Club
The Outta the Way Cafe
Red, Hot and Blue
Safeway (Olney)
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" W her e li f e is s h ar ed a n d p eo p le ar e r e ne wed ."
New Member Orientation: If you’re interested in joining Mill Creek Parish UMC there
will be a new member orientation session at church on Thursday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m.
New members will be received on Sunday, August 17.
New Carpeting Installed
During July, new carpeting was installed in both the office
area and the sanctuary. 566 sq. yards of carpet tiles were
installed for $20,000. Thanks to everyone who was involved
in moving furniture and equipment in and out of the offices
and the sanctuary and to everyone who made monetary donations that allowed for
this most needed updating to occur.
A Peek at Workshop of Wonders VBS 2014
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Youth Calendar
Monday, Aug. 4th & Wed. Aug. 6th: Painting the Youth Room 10a.m.-2 p.m. We
will be painting furniture and walls, repairing couches and doing a big clean. Lunch will
be provided. This is open to all youth.
Wednesday, Aug. 20th: Hershey Park Outing We will meet at church at 7 a.m.
and depart for Hershey Park. We will return around 10 p.m. This is open to all youth.
Sunday, Aug. 31st: Youth & Parent Info. Meeting 11 a.m. We will meet in the Sanctuary. At this
meeting we will discuss the upcoming year, go over calendar items and more. This is for all youth who will
be in grades 6-12 this fall and their parents.
Outreach Opportunities
Sunday, Aug. 3rd: Sandwich Making Hang out after service to make bag lunches for the
men’s homeless shelter. SSL hours available.
Appalachia Service Project
On June 14-21, 23 youth and 12 adults headed to Chapmanville WV, to serve on the
Appalachia Service Project with other youth and adults from north of Pittsburg Pa. Chapmanville is located south of Charleston, WV where the biggest industry is the coal mines.
As with all missions, our purpose was to be the hands and feet of Christ to the world. We had the opportunity to build relationships with God, those whom we served, and those that served alongside us. Through that we were
able to make some repairs to some of the homes in the Chapmanville area.
We were down there on week one out of the seven weeks the Appalachia Service Project will be in Chapmanville. This meant that we were able to start all the projects planned for
the residents. Our group built a couple porches, replaced some floors, and sub floors, repaired
or replaced band joists around the home, and did some work on piers and foundations. These
projects were ones that challenged many of our youth physically, but several of them were gratified to learn a new skill and accomplish a task they may not have been able to do before.
How did we encounter and see God through all this? One of the main ways God was present was through
the people we served. One gentleman said “It is great to know there are still good people out there, that would volunteer their time to help those in need.” Additionally, many of our residents were more than appreciative, going out
of their way to serve with us by helping with the project, or by providing food & drinks and opening their homes to us.
You could see God through our youth. They just finished school shortly before heading to a place they had never been. They served people they didn’t know for a week out in
the heat, and slept on the floor of a school. They did it without complaining and with a true
servant’s heart, not expecting anything in return.
Many of us saw God in a man named Louie. Louie or Lou, as we knew him, was the
snow cone man. He served all of the youth and adults at the camp by going to all 11 sites every day with his snow cone trailer. He made snow cones for everyone at the sites including even the residents and especially the 12 kids in one neighborhood. He was a true God sighting. He always showed up at the right time, mainly
when we were hot and tired and needed a break. Not only did he share his snow cones, but he always made sure to
share God with us and those we were serving.
All in all the week was great. God was at work in Chapmanville through
the 80+ people from MD and PA who were there that week to serve with the
Appalachia Service Project.
" W h er e l if e i s sh ar e d a n d p e op le ar e ren ew e d . "
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“Stories of Transformation”- Mid High Mission Trip Review
The week July 20, 13 of our Middle High youth and 6 adults had the opportunity to
serve in York, PA. We were engaged in various projects in the community. Some
groups served in Nursing homes, some in the community’s “Hope” garden, and some
served at resident’s homes. Each project had its own impact on the community.
The “Hope” garden is in the urban community of York and is associated with a school. Their
mission is to work with inner city youth to teach them to work the land and learn about living off
the land, through growing vegetables, planting plants, and following a curriculum where they use
the garden in their math and science lessons. The groups that served there helped clean up the
garden by spreading gravel, moving things, doing a major weeding project, and working alongside
the youth to help pick and plant.
Being active in the nursing homes in the community seems relatively easy, but
the groups that served there made a larger impact then they know. Whether they
were leading activities, visiting residents, or just playing games with them, it was an
experience the youth and residents will never forget. The coordinator of one of the
nursing homes told us that it may not seem like they made an impact, but the residents love seeing and hearing well-mannered, Godly youth in the building, as it gives
them a hope for the future of our nation. Those youth are going to be leading our country.
Working on a resident’s home is always a challenge, but it is an area in which you can see
the results of your labor. The groups that were there, had the opportunity to clean up the
residents’ homes and yards—projects the residents could not do on their own. This opens
the door to spend time with the residents, and to hear a little about their stories, and to
share the love of Jesus with them through your actions. These people love having people
there to talk to and interact with as they don’t get many visitors.
The theme of our week in York was, “Stories of Transformation.” We were challenged
by that throughout the week. We were challenged to be a story of transformation to the community of York, doing
this through our service and being the hands and feet of Christ. We were also challenged to help their own lives become a story of transformation. Stories of transformation from the Bible like those of Zaccheaus, Saul, and Ananias,
were used as examples of how God can use ordinary people, even sinners, and transform their lives into lives of service
and devotion to him.
All in all it was an amazing week. God was truly at work in York. Through the youth and adults that served on the
mission teams, to the residents we served. Not only did they see God’s love in us, but they also taught us about the
love of Christ. It was truly a week of transformation.
More College Graduates
Stephanie Haslbeck graduated from Bryant University in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Science
degree in marketing and a minor in communications.
Erin Reilly-Sanders, daughter of Scott and Jeanne Reilly, will receive her Ph.D. in Education from The Ohio
State University at its August commencement. Erin’s dissertation is titled “Drawing Outside the Bounds: Tradition and Innovation in Depictions of the House in Children’s Picturebooks.” She lives in Hilliard, Ohio with her
husband Corey Sanders and their 9 month old daughter, Elora.
Jasmine Scott graduated from McDaniel College with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with an Emphasis in Criminal Justice.
Jessie Wayne graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Services with a Minor in Psychology
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Fall Bible Study—Christian Faith 101
This bible study explores basic topics of Christian faith and discipleship. It is organized around the MCP confirmation
preparation curriculum, which address the following topics:
*God
*Jesus
*The Holy Spirit
*Worship
*The Bible
*Saints and Gifts
*Our Spiritual Journey
*Ministry
*Baptism
*Spiritual Living
*Death & Resurrection
The course will consist of 14 three-hour weekly sessions. We will meet Tuesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,
beginning Sept. 9, 2014. In addition to discussing each of the above topics, the study will provide an historical and geographical context for the birth and evolution of our faith. The course will begin with a brief overview of human history, focusing on the history of the ancient Middle East. Using a variety of maps, the geography of the region will be described,
including a description of the great empires of the Middle East and Europe. With this as background, we will explore the
considerable influence of the Roman Empire on early Christianity, the history of Judaism and the Jewish people, how and
why early writings were included in the Bible, factors that influenced the growth of Christianity during the first few centuries, and many other subjects. The course will also consider the similarities and differences between Christianity and the
world’s other great religions. Finally, in addition to an in depth study of Jesus’ teachings and ministry, the lives and ministries of other great figures in Christian history - from Saul of Tarsus to Dietrich Bonhoeffer - will be described.
The course is intended to be inspiring, informative, and fun. Although there will be some reading and other assignments,
the amount of homework required is relatively light compare to most Bible studies. The course content is appropriate for
all Christian disciples, and does not require an extensive knowledge of the Bible or Christian doctrine. The course will be
limited to 10-15 participants.
Please contact Brian Walden ([email protected], 301-460-4885) if you are interested in participating in the
course.
Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee: Small Group Meetings with Rev. Deb
Throughout the month of August, we will all have the opportunity for gather in a small group with
our new Senior Pastor, Rev. Deb. These small groups will be a way for Rev. Scott to get to know us
individually and corporately. The gatherings will be an opportunity for us to discuss various issues
of importance to us and to Mill Creek Parish with the goal of providing Rev. Deb a better understanding of the life of
our church.
There will be sign-up sheets available in the lobby area at church. Please review the variety of dates/times, locations
available, and sign up! Some gatherings will take place at the church; others will be in the homes of the S/PPRC members.
Your Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee encourages everyone to participate. More dates/times will be added
throughout August and into September as needed, to accommodate busy summer schedules.
We encourage all who are part of the Mill Creek Parish community to attend, including confirmands, youth and
young adults as well as older adults. Come join in the discussion to get to know Rev. Deb and have her get to know you!
Parking Lot Repairs
It’s hard to believe that our “new” parking lot is actually 15 years old and in those years it has
aged considerably. Unfortunately nothing has been done in those 15 years to care for and
preserve it due to ongoing financial challenges. So this August, Trustees are in the process of
receiving bids to repair, reseal and restripe the parking lot. Our hope is to have this work
done before the school starts. The lot will need to be closed while this work is going on. We apologize for any inconvenience but we appreciate your understanding. This will probably be at least a $20,000 project. Please stay tuned for
more details.
Our Regular
With Sunday
Adventure (6)
10 am Summer
26
10 am Summer Adventure (6)
19
7 pm SPRC (W)
10 am Summer
Adventure (6)
12
9:30 am Worship &
Sunday School
25
18
11
10 am Summer
Adventure (6)
5
Tuesday
31
11 am Youth Info
Meeting
9:30 am Worship &
Sunday School
24
9:30 am Worship &
Sunday School
17
9:30 am Worship &
Sunday School
Deadline
10 Newsletter
11 am Sandwich
Making (S)
10 am Youth Room
9:30 am Worship,
Sunday School &
Worship
Painting (7)
4
Monday
3
Sunday
School For All
Fall Schedule
9:30 am WOW
Intro to Yoga
27
20
7:30 pm Finance
Team (8)
13
10 am Youth Room
Painting (7)
6
Wednesday
Ages!
Will Resume
28
21
14
7 pm New Member
Orientation (W)
7
Thursday
August 2014
September 7
29
22
15
8
1
Friday
30
23
16
9
2
Saturday
" W h er e l if e i s sh ar e d a n d p e op le ar e ren ew e d . "
(Calendar Subject to Change)
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Mill Creek Parish United Methodist Church
“To witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ in all
the world, while worshiping God, and striving for
truth, justice and peace.”
7101 Horizon Terrace
Derwood, MD 20855
www.mcprainbow.org
The newsletter is published twelve times
per year. Items for publication should be
VBS Mission 2014—
submitted by the 10th of each month.
9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
9:30 Sunday School for all ages
Preschool through Adult
Nursery provided
Books For Zimbabwe
The mission for this year’s Vacation Bible School (which finishes
up Aug. 1) is to collect gently used
Senior Pastor: Debbie Scott
(or new) books, suitable for ages 4-12, to send to 8 United
(E-mail: [email protected])
Methodist Primary Schools in eastern Zimbabwe. Books will be
Minister of Christian Ed:
Martha Maxham
(E-mail: [email protected])
shipped in September so we invite you to donate books toward
Director of Youth & Young
Adult Ministries
Kevin Burroughs
(E-mail: [email protected])
Office Mgr. & Newsletter Ed.
Ethelyn Christopher
(E-mail: [email protected])
Church E-mail address:
[email protected]
this cause as well! Please no textbooks, magazines, coloring or
activity books. Deadline for donation is August 17.
Books in English are expensive and scarce in Zimbabwe but are
invaluable in helping the students master English, which will allow
them to get better jobs in the future.
If you prefer, you can donate cash which will help defray the
cost of shipping the books.
For more information you can go to the website at:
http://www.annmorrisinzimbabwe.net/