'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."
Mark 12:31
Funds for Haiti Relief were presented Sunday, February 7th to Church World Service New England Director, Rev. Bert Marshall. An amount of $25,000 was voted at the annual meeting on January 24th to be given. A check in this amount was presented during the Sunday service by John Davies, Federated Church Moderator. Another check in the amount of $2,641 was presented by Kathy VanBenschoten and Kate Coss, members of the Federated Church Mission Committee. This check represented the giving of individuals with a match from the Church Mission committee.100% of both checks will go to reliief activities in Haiti.
Youth group collects during "Souper Bowl" Sunday to benefit the Arlington Area Food Shelf
HELP HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
Dear Friends,The United Church of Christ has launched an emergency appeal for Haiti after a major earthquake struck the country yesterday. Thousands of people are feared dead and countless have been left homeless.The need is massive. Your gifts are needed to support immediate and long-term relief.The 7.0 quake struck 10 miles southwest of the capital just before nightfall on January 12. Our Global Ministries personnel, Kim, Patrick and Solomon Bentrott, have reported to us that they are safe.It is still too early to know the full extent of the damage, but we are expecting very high loss of life, widespread destruction of homes, schools and other buildings, and major damage to key water, electricity and road systems. Funds from the UCC's One Great Hour of Sharing are being rushed to our Haitian partners to support their initial emergency response. However, your generous donations are needed to provide the greatest level of support for the victims of this terrible disaster.Your prayers and monetary support are needed. Here is how you can help.http://act.ucc.org/ The Rev. Geoffrey A. Black General Minister and President United Church of Christ The Rev. Cally Rogers-Witte Executive Ministries UCC Wider Church MinistriesP.S. If you or your congregation prefer to make your gifts off-line, please send checks to "Wider Church Ministries” and marked in the memo portion "OGHS – Haiti Earthquake Relief" to Wider Church Ministries, United Church of Christ, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115; or send through your respective Conference office.
Dear United Methodist Friends,United Methodist Communications is working to provide timely and relevant information about how The United Methodist Church is responding to the tragic earthquake in Haiti and how United Methodists can support these efforts. United Methodists have had a long-standing relationship with Haiti through the Methodist Church of Haiti. The United Methodist News Service posted an initial story soon following the tragedy and will have ongoing coverage about United Methodist mission teams that are in Haiti, response efforts by the United Methodist Committee on Relief, and what local churches are doing to provide aid. Stay tuned to http://www.umc.org for more information.Support for relief efforts can be made to Haiti Emergency. 100% of gifts to UMCOR through the Advance support the designated project. United Methodist Communications 810 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
October 2009 -Junior Youth group picked apples, made applesauce and peanut clusters, and sold them for their mission choices of the year: Food shelf & Second Chance Animal Shelter
FOOD SHELF SUNDAY- Collection 1st sunday of each month for Arlington Food shelf
ARLINGTON, SUNDERLAND, AND SANDGATE SUMMER PROGRAM SUPPORT & PARTICIPATION
ARLINGTON FOOD SHELF ARTICLE JUNE 2009
Around Our Network (VERMONT FOOD BANK)
June 02, 2009
Arlington Food Shelf Tucked away on the quiet side of Old Mill Road, in what used to be the village library, the Arlington Food Shelf is the driving force that keeps food on the tables of more than 65 families in Bennington County.
While no one is exactly sure when the food shelf opened, board members John and Patricia Clancy and food shelf helper Grace Hitchcock have been volunteering for more than15 years each. They have seen the food shelf undergo many positive changes over the years—from new floors, to a new roof, and fresh coats of paint—all giving the Arlington Food Shelf a cozy and welcoming feel.
John, Patricia and Grace say Director Jack Gunther is the catalyst responsible for the transformation of the food shelf. Jack is devoted to reaching out to local banks, businesses and service organizations in order to gain their support with the food shelf. One such supporter is Mack Molding, a local business that funded 75 Thanksgiving dinners last fall. The meals not only included turkeys and all the fixings, but also roasting pans to cook them in and apple pies for dessert.
The Regional Affordable Housing Corporation (RAHC) is also a strong supporter of the Arlington Food Shelf. Last fall, RAHC made property available to the food shelf so that they were able to open The Helping Hand, a free clothing shop where patrons of the food shelf are able to select slightly used clothing at no cost. This shop has been particularly helpful to families with small children.
This summer, the Arlington Food Shelf is spearheading efforts with 18 organizations to launch the “Arlington Area Summer Lunch Program” at the Fisher Elementary School. This program will provide lunch to an estimated 70 children for 10 weeks during school vacation, when free school meals are unavailable. As Jack says, “When you do good things, good things happen.”
The Arlington Food Shelf is located at 165 Old Mill Rd, and they are open on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:30-4PM.
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YOUTH GROUP DECIDES ON MISSION TRIP FOR JUNE 2009
Senior Youth Group has decided to go to Brooklyn, New York through "Youth Works" for their next mission trip. They started their fundraising with a light soup luncheon on Sunday, February 8th.Those going on the trip in June 2009 are Alyson,Monique, Kate, Morgan, Ariel, Kasey, Selene, and Brooks.
Federated Church is a mission active church. We are a Covenant church with Habitat for Humanity, PINS (a program to help foster children), Sunday Meals program at 2nd Congo in Bennington, One Great Hour of Sharing, Arlington FoodPantry,Happy Days Childcare, and Community Fuel Fund.
The youth mission trip 2008 to Portland Maine to help refugees from Dufar and Sudan. .
Funds for Haiti Relief were presented Sunday, February 7th to Church World Service New England Director, Rev. Bert Marshall. An amount of $25,000 was voted at the annual meeting on January 24th to be given. A check in this amount was presented during the Sunday service by John Davies, Federated Church Moderator. Another check in the amount of $2,641 was presented by Kathy VanBenschoten and Kate Coss, members of the Federated Church Mission Committee. This check represented the giving of individuals with a match from the Church Mission committee.100% of both checks will go to reliief activities in Haiti.
Youth group collects during "Souper Bowl" Sunday to benefit the Arlington Area Food Shelf
October 2009 -Junior Youth group picked apples, made applesauce and peanut clusters, and sold them for their mission choices of the year: Food shelf & Second Chance Animal Shelter
