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St. Michael's Reaching Out to our Community 2007 Annual Report Activities in 2007 included support of the Carnival, and sending proceeds to Solar Cookers International and St. Matthews Food Closet. The ministry hosted two coffee hours and promoted the concept of fair trade, and Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD). Several articles in the Messenger featured St. Michael’s member activities in our community. Sales of Bishop’s Blend coffee (organic, free traded, and benefits ERD) were held. The ministry selected local and international agencies to receive budgeted monies from St. Michael’s in support of our mission. Finally, we raised $1350 and purchased “Mike” the ox, some farm tools and seeds, a whole flock of chickens, a goat, a pig, and a share in a fish farm. All who have an interest are invited to join us. Look for meeting notices in the Sunday Bulletin. We want to support you as you “go into the world in peace to love and serve.” Submitted by: Sue Gaston, Facilitator, January 2008 2007 United Thanks Offering Results The Spring and Fall Ingathering raised the remarkable sum of $2,005.72. “All and for Everything Give Thanks.”— Hazel Morse Empty Bowls - A River City Community Services Charity The fifth Empty Bowls luncheon event – to be held Tuesday, March 11th, 2008, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Masonic Temple, 1123 J Street – will help raise funds at a critical time for increasing numbers of hungry adults and children in the Sacramento area. During the last three months of 2007, requests for food assistance received by River City Community Services increased 40 percent over the prior year while the agency’s food expenses increased 35 percent during the same period. The event provides a vital source of funds for River City Community Services, a 501(c)(3) charity that provides food and emergency housing aid to anyone in need in Sacramento County. Tickets may be purchased for $25 each through the agency’s website at http://www.rivercitycommunityservices.org, or at the following Sacramento retail locations:
The $25 donation includes a soup luncheon prepared by area restaurants, and handmade bowl made by students and artists from throughout the region. Cash donations may be made online at www.rivercitycommunityservices.org, or sent by mail to P. O. Box 160204, Sacramento, CA 95816. For further information, contact Eileen Thomas via telephone at 916-446-2627, x3001, or via email at rccsca@sbcglobal.net. A Fundraiser to Fight Hunger Serving the Hungry Can’t attend Empty Bowls? River City Community Services always needs caring people to continue their work. They offer four ways to participate year-round: Become a friend of River City Community Services: Your annual personal contribution of $250.00 welcomes you into “Our Circle of Friends.” RCCS friends receive quarterly reports of our progress and invitations to special events. Encourage your employer to become a corporate sponsor: Corporate sponsors have contributed one third of the RCCS annual budget and are invited to serve on the volunteer board of directors. Become a volunteer: More than 30 community volunteers donate 10,000 hours annually to our organization. Volunteers can help with direct food outreach or assist with program administration or fundraising. Sponsor a food drive at your place of work or service organization: Targeted food drives that collect the 13 core items for balanced nutrition reduce the cost of purchasing food. To become a volunteer or donate today, contact Eileen Thomas, Executive Director, at rccsca@sbcglobal.net or at 446-2627. Baked Potato Supper The church sends many thanks to the EYC and Junior Youth Group for all their hard work to present another delicious Baked Potato Supper. The youth did a wonderful job. African Team Ministries Thank You The annual sale of hand crafted jewelry and other items from African Team Ministries raised $1,300 in 2007. Those funds go to aid education and health care in the churches of East Africa. Charitable Reminder Why get involved with community outreach? Scripture commends it: Throughout His ministry, Jesus spoke of serving others, especially those that are less fortunate than us. He set the ultimate example by seeking out the company of lepers, tax collectors and Samaritans. It reflects our core values: St. Michael’s strives to please God by:
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