Being impactful witnesses locally and internationally and bringing the love and power of the Gospel wherever people are.
Matthew’s Hope – On Sunday, August 20th and August 27th, we will be doing a collection to fill Matthew’s Hope food pantry. Requested items are as follows (think of what you could use while camping, no electricity and minimal ability to open canned goods or heat food):
- Canned Meats – Vienna Sausage, SPAM, Chicken, Ham
- Soups & Pastas – Hearty Soups, Canned Pastas, Beef Stew, Chili
- Canned Vegetables – Corn, Carrots, Spinach, Mixed Veggies, Pork & Beans
- Snack Packs – Fruit Cups, Pudding Cups, Applesauce
- Single Serving Bars – Protein Bars, Granola Bars, Breakfast Bars
- Dry Items – Cereal, Crackers, Ramen Noodles, Coffee, Instant Coffee
- Bottled Drinks- Individual juice and water by the case.
Additionally… we have committed to the following service opportunities to assist Matthew’s Hope during their weekly outreach days, and we need your hands and feet to help meet these needs! If you, your family or your Impact Group would like to serve by making & delivering sandwiches, please contact Regina at reginavehrs@gmail.com for more information. Current needs for August are as follows:
- Tues or Wed, August 15th or 16th – provide sandwiches for 40 people – Gather a group to assemble meat & cheese sandwiches, individually package them and deliver by 3pm Wed., Aug 16th for the next day’s outreach (Thurs, August 17th).
- Tues or Wed, August 22nd or 23rd – provide sandwiches for 40 people – Gather a group to assemble meat & cheese sandwiches, individually package them and deliver by 3pm Wed., Aug 24th for the next day’s outreach (Thurs, August 24th).
- Tues or Wed, August 29th or 30th – provide sandwiches for 120 people – Gather a group to assemble meat & cheese sandwiches, individually package them and deliver by 3pm Wed., Aug 30th for the next day’s outreach (Thurs, August 31st).
Our adults and teens have recently had the opportunity to work with some local ministries here in town and had a great time using our time and talent to serve others (Commission 127 and Choices Pregnancy Centers). We have collected donations, hosted baby showers, donated items to at risk homes, and played and did other activities with foster families for a fun day.
Eight Waves invests in the lives of children, youth and families who live in under- resourced communities by working together, building the healthy support systems they need to thrive, and empowering them to create lasting change in their own lives and communities.
Into the Light International is an international mission we believe in and support, helping orphans and widows.
Matthew’s Hope Ministries is a ministry of love, hope, grace and mercy. They help and facilitate those who desire to move forward into a life of independence and self-sustainability.
