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Social Concerns Announcements:
Our MOTHERS’ DAY INGATHERING for our local Crisis Center, “THE BRIDGE,” will begin on Saturday and Sunday, May 7/8 and extend through May 31. Needed items are: Tracfones & Minutes, Copy paper, Stamps, Cleaning buckets, Hair shampoo and conditioner, Toilet paper, Paper towels, Old cell phones, and Bottled water. The following Snacks are also requested: Granola bars, Rice Krispy treats, individually wrapped snacks, and cookies. You are invited to place these items in the bins provided in the narthex. If you prefer to make a monetary gift, please make our check out to “The Bridge” and drop it off at the church office. What a wonderful opportunity this provides for assisting these “mothers in need”!
FLC’S BREAD FOR THE WORLD OFFERING OF LETTERS event will take place in connection with the worship services on Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5. This year our emphasis will be on the Farm Bill, scheduled for reauthorization in 2023. In addition to farm policies and programs it includes spending for nutrition programs, primarily the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, enabling tens of millions of people across the country to put food on the table. Please join us in writing or signing letters to our members of Congress to pass legislation that strengthens and improves both local and international food aid programs, advances equity for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, and contributes to national climate goals. Should you be unable to attend worship on the appointed days, please refer to the June Ambassador for a sample letter you may use as a model for your own letters. You may either mail your letters directly or bring them to church so they can be counted with others written or signed by FLC members. The letters should be addressed to each of our three Congress, people, namely: Representative Adrian Smith, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 20505; Senator Ben Sasse, and Senator Deb Fischer, (separate letters) both sent to U.S. Senate, Washington D.C. 20510.
Are you looking for another way to serve our Lord? FLC SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE is seeking new members. Come join a busy team that works to help others in the community and around the globe, and who truly desire to “Serve as Jesus Serves.” If this sounds like you, please contact Lynette Jennings, John Mark Nielsen, Jim Peterson, Trudy Hutton, Jess Fredericksen, or Eric Filows. Or—just come to our next meeting on Monday, May 16, in the church library.
Please note there is both a plastic and a wooden Receptacle for gifts to the WASHINGTON COUNTY FOOD PANTRY are available to receive your food donations at FLC at any time!
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