KIDS AGAINST HUNGER REPORT

WOW!!  WE DID IT!! Can you believe that a total of 735,048 meals were packaged during the Kids Against Hunger drive in Stillwater during February 18–28? There were a total of 2,600 volunteers, which included the 98 volunteers that went to package the food under the name of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Over 640,000 meals are on their way to Haiti. Two (2) pallets already went to the United Way in Hudson which will go to the Western Wisconsin Food Shelves. A large vehicle will transport as much as it can hold to the Red River Valley before the flooding starts. Nine (9) to (ten) 10 pallets will stay here in storage and some will be distributed in the Stillwater area. We need to especially thank our church for helping to sponsor this event along with the Anderson Corporation for the use of their building. Please stop by and take a look at some pictures on the Social Concerns bulletin board. Thank you to everyone who took time out of their schedules to packaged these meals to help feed the people in Haiti, Minnesota and Wisconsin.   The next scheduled Kids Against Hunger drive will be February 17-27, 2011. Social Concerns Committee

LOCAL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WORK DAY

The Social Concerns Committee is providing a Local Habitat for Humanity work day on Saturday, March 20, from 8:30am to 4pm at a local facility in St. Paul. At this time, we do not know exactly the job we will be doing; however, it will be inside work. In case you do not have a full day to volunteer at this site, you can work at any time during the above hours. The van has been reserved for this day leaving at 8am from the church and lunch will be furnished by the committee. There is a release and waiver of liability for each worker to sign and you can pick this up at the office. Please bring this waiver with you on the work day. There is a sign up sheet on the kiosk. Thank you for volunteering your time. 

MARCH IS FOOD SHELF MONTH!

The month of March is Food Shelf Month, and as part of this special food drive month we are handing out grocery bags at each worship service each each Sunday with the reminder of the "focus" items for the coming week.  Of course, any donations, food itmes of monetary, are welcome at any time.

 

On March 7th we are asking for donations of cake mixes, brownie mixes and frosting mixes.  "O God, fill us with the fruit of righteousness, so that we may bring forth love, joy, peace and hope.: 

 

On March 14th we are asking for donations of Personal Care Items.  "You, O God, are love.  We pray that we will plant seeds of love everywhere we go."

 

On March 21st we are asking for donations of Canned Goods.  "You have chosen and ordained us to bring forth gruit and to be faithful."

 

On March 28th we are asking for donations of Stuffing, Gravy, Jello and Puddings.  "Lord, help us respond as you respond to the hungry and needs of those around us who are looking for their next meal.: 

 

You may bring donations for the food shelf at any time – perhaps even every week.   We now know that the need is greater than it has ever been. As parts of the body of Christ, we can make a difference.  If you wish to write a check for a monetary donation, you can write the check to St. Paul Lutheran and mark it in the memo area for the food shelf. That way you will get credit for your donation on your St. Paul Lutheran giving statement. 

 

The Valley Outreach Food Shelf is open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to Noon and 6 - 8 p.m.; Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - Noon; Thursdays from 6 - 8 p.m.; and Fridays from 10 a.m. - Noon.  It is located at 1911 Curve crest Boulevard West in Stillwater.  For more information about the Valley Outreach Food Shelf you can call 651-351-3169 or go to www.valleyoutreachmn.org 

HELP COLLECT CAMPBELL’S PRODUCT LABELS FOR EDUCATION AND GENERAL MILLS BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

For 30 years Campbell’s has been donating money to schools for equipment through their Campbell’s Labels for Education program. For the past 12 years, General Mills has also been donating money to schools for equipment through their Box Tops for Education program. We would like to ask your help in collecting these labels to help schools get needed equipment. There is a “label collection box” in the upstairs hallway in the same area as the “Wellness Library”. You can place your Campbell UPC’s and your Box Tops for Education in this box. There are hand-outs available on the counter by the box that list the products, both from Campbell’s and from General Mills, that have these education labels on them. These sheets are also available in the church office. We appreciate your support of this project, as do the schools that receive the help! Thank you!