On November 18, 2019, Christian Charity, Backpack Blessings and L2 for Kids will participate in Give2Grow- Phelps County Match Day hosted by the Phelps County Community Foundation. GIVE2GROW is a county-wide giving challenge designed to raise dollars for local nonprofit organizations.  During this one-day event, a share of every donation will be matched through an incentive pool of funds provided by generous donors and the Phelps County Community Foundation. To donate checks have to be dated November 18^th and made out to Phelps County Foundation or you can go on line at www.give2growphelps.org

Christian Charity

With your support in 2020 we helped 194 households in Phelps County and gave out $48,657 towards rent, utilities, medical, car repairs, etc. Our food pantry gave out $6,000 in food and Caring Cupboard supplied $2,050 in household cleaning, personal hygiene, and paper products.  Through this ministry the love of Christ has touched the hearts of many. Without the give2GROW fundraiser for Christian Charity we would not be able to help so many people.

Backpack Blessings

Backpack Blessings supplies food supplements for weekend meals to children in need. For the 2021-22 school year Backpack Blessings is serving in excess of 103 students. Through generous donations of time and money this program can continue for years to come.

L2 for Kids

L2 for kids is a non-profit group that provides funds for children to purchase new school clothes. This year the Holdrege L2 for Kids spent $7,011 helping 83 children purchase their own new school clothes.

We will be collecting shoeboxes filled with gifts to send to children around the world through Operation Christmas Child. To participate you may pick up a box to fill and return by Nov. 21st OR bring a “WOW” item by Nov. 17^th OR help ship these boxes by making a donation to cover postage. See the display in the Narthex for more information.

Nov. 21^st we will have a Congregational meal and meeting following the 10:30 a.m. service. We need at least 50 voting members present, so everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. The agenda and budget will be available on Nov. 7^th. We will have a sign up to bring a meat dish and help in the kitchen. If you don’t sign up to bring meat, please bring a side or dessert to share.

The Congregation is invited and encouraged to attend the budget meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16^th at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to allow congregational members to discuss changes in the budget. The Mission Leadership Council will meet following the budget meeting.

As a gift to each household, we would like you to pick up devotional book from the display in the narthex. This devotional emphasizes our communion with God through prayer, gratitude and faith before generosity.