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THE THRIFT STORE NEEDS RESTOCKING
Between the bag sale and just having good days at The Thrift Store, the shelves are getting kind of bare! We would really appreciate it if when you're doing your spring cleaning and clearing things out, you remember our store and bring us your unwanted treasures. You can drop items off in the back anytime during store hours - 10-6 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 10-3 on Wednesday and Saturday. We're closed on Sunday. If you have large items such as furniture, call the thrift store at 865-394-9741 and schedule a pick-up. We're especially in need of furniture and knick knacks. Thanks for your support!
RENOVATIONS AT CAMP DICKENSON – March 12-14
The folks at Camp Dickenson are in the process of renovating some of their facilities and could use our help. These are the four mission-critical projects they need to complete before the summer: 1) Finish renovating the Duplex Cabin - paint the exterior siding and build an overhang over the side door and porch. 2) Finish renovating Cabins 1 & 2 - painting, building shelves in the closets, and some finishing touches in the bathrooms. 3) Renovate the downstairs of the Lodge. And 4) Renovate the upstairs Lodge bathrooms and paint the upstairs Lodge dining/meeting rooms. If you're interested in helping or have questions, email missions at missions@concordunited.org
BED BUILDING EVENT – Saturday March 21, 10am to 2:30pm
We will be working with a group called Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build 50 beds for children in our community who need a safe place to sleep. The organization brings all the building supplies and equipment. They also provide guidance, so you don't have to be an expert at cutting boards or assembling the beds. Just have a willing heart. Volunteers need to be 5 years and older. Those under 12 must always be accompanied by a parent. A pizza lunch will be provided. You can sign up to help at Concordunited.org/events. If you can't help with the build, you can still help with funding a bed or the different components. You can donate HERE and select Bed Build or with a check with bed build in the memo line.
CAMP WESLEY WOODS - RENOVATION WORK
The folks at Camp Wesley Woods have lots of renovation work going on and could really use your help. Volunteers don't need to be skilled at carpentry, and no heavy lifting is required. Here is the schedule for the next few weeks: March 2-13 applying coffer material to the ceiling. March 16-21 replacing windows, setting bathroom vanities and setting interior doors, March 23-27 applying shiplap material to the walls. They also have deck repairs and staining, handrail repairs and stairs to build. Normally, they work during the week starting about 9 and finishing around 3. However, they will have team leaders also available on Saturdays if that's when volunteers can work. They also provide all the tools and materials. So come with a friend or your small group and lend a helping hand. For more information, please contact Stan Atkins, Atkinsstan53@gmail.com - 865 310-0508
SHEPHERD OF HOPE FOOD PANTRY
Pantry March Needs (collecting for Easter): Strawberry, Lemon or Carrot Cake, Frosting - Vanilla or Cream Cheese, Jello – large boxes, Fruit Cocktail, Protein or Granola Bars, Canned Chicken
Peanut butter, Deodorant). You can leave food on the silver rack in the connector and the silver racks outside the Worship Center under the porte cochere (covered drive thru) so you can leave pantry donations at your convenience. Thanks for helping us serve those in need!
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