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MOBILIZING KNOXVILLE – Saturday, October 31
Mobilizing Knoxville hosts monthly workdays where minor car repairs are completed for free or at low-cost for approved clients. Volunteers of all skills are needed to make these workdays a success. The next date at Thomas Tuning and Service located at 10630 Checkerboard Ln, Knoxville, TN 37932 is this Saturday, October 31. Click HERE to sign up to help.
SPOOKTACULAR APPLE CROP DROP – THIS Saturday, October 31
We’ll get started at 9am and hope to be finished by noon. Bring your friends and family…everyone is welcome to help. Also, since it’s Halloween, let’s dress up in costumes (that we can work in, of course) and have some spooktacular fun!! There will also be apple cider, coffee and doughnuts!
PROJECT LINUS – Wednesday, November 4
Join us for our Project Linus meeting on Wednesday, November 4 at 5 pm in Room 59. Come support our mission to bless children facing illness, trauma or loss with the gift of a new handmade blanket. We have supplies to share, plus a devotional and project demonstration. Please contact LeighAnna Colgrove for more info: leighanna.colgrove@yahoo.com.
CRAFT FAIR – Saturday, November 14
Calling all bakers and creatives! We’re looking for homemade cakes, pies, and sweet treats to sell at the Craft Fair. It’s a great way to support missions and share your talents. Interested in helping? Email us at missions@concordunited.org. We also need help in our booth. If you can accept the baked goods on Friday, Nov 13 or work in the booth selling our goods on Saturday, Nov 14. Go to the events page by clicking HERE and sign up. Thanks!
SHOPPES OF CONCORD – Sunday, November 15
Start your Sunday with a hot breakfast and holiday shopping in the Gym! You’ll find apple butter, applesauce, baked goodies, calendars, pecans, and more — perfect for Christmas gifts! Proceeds support Concord United Missions, CADES, and United Women in Faith. If you can help prepare the breakfast food or help with selling the items, go to the events page by clicking HERE and sign up. If you have any questions about either of these events, reach out to Jane Currin or Marilyn Giles at missions@concordunited.org
BAGEL BAGGERS NEEDED
After bagels are gleaned from Panera and Einstein, a group meets on Wednesday to bag them and have them ready for distribution to are food pantries. If you would like to help with this ministry, once a month or once a quarter, please contavct Debra Smith at dcsmith6@aol.com
THE THRIFT STORE
The Thrift Store needs your donations! As you set up for the holidays, consider cleaning the house and bringing your items to our store. We are in need of everything—but decor, seasonal items, and knick-knacks are always on our bestseller list. If you are interested in volunteering at the store, please reach out to mmcneil@concordunited.org for info. We have a variety of ways to serve from sitting and folding grocery bags to use at the checkout to furniture pickups where you need strong muscles.
COATS FOR THE COLD
This year’s KARM Coats for the Cold drive has begun. Collection: October 19-November 6, Distribution: November 16- December 5. We hope that you will consider donating any gently-used or new coats. While all coats are welcome, each year they find they especially need children’s coats and adult coats sized XL and above. PLEASE TAKE YOUR COATS TO ANY OF THE KARM STORES OR ANY PRESTIGE CLEANERS LOCATION.
NOVEMBER PANTRY LIST
Requested pantry items: Boxed stuffing, Turkey Gravy Dry Mix Packets, no glass jars, Chicken Broth, Vegetable oil, 40 oz. plastic bottles, Boxed au gratin potatoes, Macaroni and cheese and Reusable shopping bags. Drop off on the silver rack in the connector or outside the Worship Center under the covered drive. And you can always help with a financial donation at ConcordUnited.org/give and select Food Pantry or with a check with Food Pantry in the memo line. Thanks for helping support our pantry.
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