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The last Saturday of each month members and guests are invited to participate in a local service project, typically lasting 3-4 hours on Saturday morning.

Mark your calendar for the last Saturday of each month, and check the monthly newsletter, The Envoy, for information about each month’s project.

Members and guests participate in local monthly service projects  
Read about Harvesters
Read about Operation Iraqi Children
Read about Ronald McDonald House
Read about The Shepherd's Center of Raytown
Read about the Society of St. Andrew

Most activities involve a range of skill levels, and many are perfect for families.   Activities may include sorting food at Harvesters, painting and minor household repairs, putting together medical kits for Heart-to-Heart, yard clean-up for senior adults in the surrounding community, serving a meal or cleaning at Ronald McDonald House, etc. 
 
DATE (2009) LOCATION  
September 26 Society of St. Andrew  
August 28 Harvesters  
June 27 Operation Iraqi Children       (This was rescheduled from April 25)
May 30 Harvesters                             
April 25 Shepherd's Center Spring Clean Up (Due to weather, this was rescheduled form March 28)
February 28 Harvesters  
January 31 Ronald McDonald House  

 

 

 

DATE (2008) LOCATION
January 26 Harvesters              Photos of volunteers at Harvesters
February 23 New House
March 29 Shepherd's Center Spring Clean-Up
April 26 Heart-to-Heart  - assembling medical kits
May 31 City Union Mission - building "donation huts"
June 28 Harvesters
July 26 Operation Iraqi Children
August 30 Ronald McDonald House           Photos of volunteers at Ronald McDonald House
November 22 Heart to Heart - sorting medical supplies
December 13 Night in Bethlehem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2009

 

 

 

 

September 26, 2009

SOCIETY OF ST. ANDREW

Gleaning fields to help feed the hungry (more information to come)

 

 

 

 

 

August 28, 2009

HARVESTERS

We will once again be helping at the Harvesters Community Food Network, on Saturday, May 30.  Our group will work in their warehouse sorting and repackaging food donations.  Tours will also be available for those who have not been to Harvesters before.  We had a great time and accomplished a lot during other visits.   This is a wonderful opportunity for families, all skill levels and all ages. (children age 5 & up are welcome to join us).

We will be volunteering from 8:30 to 11:30am at their warehouse located at 3801 Topping. Please meet at the church around 8am to carpool. We will leave at promptly 8:15am.  Dress casual and wear closed-toed shoes (open toed shoes are not allowed in warehouse).   Also, feel free to bring a couple canned goods to donate!

 RSVPs are not necessary but Harvesters does like to have some idea of the group size.  Therefore, if you know for sure you will be volunteering, please call Sherri Woodward, 356-6428, or email sjwsmile@aol.com.  

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June 27, 2009    (This was originally scheduled for April 25 and was rescheduled to June)

OPERATION IRAQI CHILDREN

The April S.O.S. (Saturday of Service) activity will be helping at Operation Iraqi Children (OIC) in northeast KC.  Operation Iraqi Children gives concerned Americans a way to reach out to war-stricken Iraqi children and support American troops in their efforts to assist them.  Since its inception in 2004, OIC has delivered over 200,000 school supply kits.  

We will be sorting and assembling school supplies for soldiers to distribute.  There will also be an opportunity for children (or adults) to write letters to the soldiers.  This is a great service activity for all skill levels.  Children are welcome, if accompanied by an adult.

Please meet at the church to carpool by promptly 8:30am.   We will volunteer from 9am until 12noon.  Since we will be working in a warehouse, please remember dress is casual, layers are good, and wear closed-toed shoes.

If you have questions or know for sure you’re helping, please call Sherri Woodward, 356-6428, or email sjwsmile@aol.com. RSVPs are not required. If you’re free Saturday morning, April 25th, just be at the church by 8:30 am! 

Service & Mission Team      

"I have seen their smiling faces and their attempts to say 'I love you' in broken English...I saw hope in their eyes and gratitude in their hearts for what was done for them. "                              -  American Soldier in Iraq

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May 30, 2009

HARVESTERS

We will once again be helping at the Harvesters Community Food Network, on Saturday, May 30.  Our group will work in their warehouse sorting and repackaging food donations.  Tours will also be available for those who have not been to Harvesters before.  We had a great time and accomplished a lot during other visits.   This is a wonderful opportunity for families, all skill levels and all ages. (children age 5 & up are welcome to join us).

We will be volunteering from 8:30 to 11:30am at their warehouse located at 3801 Topping. Please meet at the church around 8am to carpool. We will leave at promptly 8:15am.  Dress casual and wear closed-toed shoes (open toed shoes are not allowed in warehouse).   Also, feel free to bring a couple canned goods to donate!

 RSVPs are not necessary but Harvesters does like to have some idea of the group size.  Therefore, if you know for sure you will be volunteering, please call Sherri Woodward, 356-6428, or email sjwsmile@aol.com.  

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April 25, 2009  (This was originally scheduled for March 28 and had to be rescheduled due to weather)

SHEPHERD'S CENTER SPRING CLEAN SWEEP

Blue Ridge United Methodist will once again be helping the Raytown Shepherd's Center with their annual Spring Clean-Up.   We will meet at One-Spirit United Methodist Church, 7900 Blue Ridge Blvd, at 8:30am.   Complimentary coffee and donuts will be provided for all volunteers.  Volunteers from Blue Ridge will then divide into smaller work teams to do miscellaneous yard clean-up for area senior citizens who are unable to do it themselves.  
 
Again, the is great opportunity for families.  Even some of the youngest children can help with raking and bagging leaves.  Please bring rakes, work gloves, etc. that might be helpful.   Bags will be provided by Shepherd's Center.

If you know for sure you will be helping, if you have questions or need directions, please contact Sherri Woodward at 356-642
8 or sjwsmile@aol.com
 
Thanks,
Service & Mission Team   

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February 28, 2009

HARVESTERS COMMUNITY FOOD NETWORK

We will once again be helping at the Harvesters Community Food Network, on Saturday, February 28.  Our group will work in their warehouse sorting and repackaging food donations.  Tours will also be available for those who have not been to Harvesters before.  We had a great time and accomplished a lot during our 2008 visits.   This is a wonderful opportunity for families, all skill levels and all ages. (children age 5 & up are welcome to join us).

We will be volunteering from 8:30 to 11:30am at their warehouse located at 3801 Topping. Please meet at the church to carpool. We will leave at promptly 8:15am.  Dress casual and wear closed-toed shoes (open toed shoes are not allowed in warehouse).   Also, feel free to bring a couple canned goods to donate!

RSVPs are not necessary but Harvesters does like to have some idea of the group size.  Therefore, if you know for sure you will be volunteering, please call Sherri Woodward, 356-6428, or email sjwsmile@aol.com.  

Service & Mission Team

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January 31, 2009

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

Please join fellow church members for a morning of service at Ronald McDonald House on January 31st.  Ronald McDonald House Charities strives to reduce the burden of childhood illness on children and their families, by providing temporary lodging in a home-like setting.  Our group will be doing general household chores, cleaning, organizing, etc. 

We will be working from 10am-12noon , so please meet at the church by 9:30am.   Children age 8 and above are welcome to accompany their parents.   If you have questions, please contact Sherri Woodward, at 356-6428, or sjwsmile@aol.com.

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2008

 

December 13, 2008

S.O.S. SATURDAY OF SERVICE

Night in Bethlehem. Set up 9:00-12:00 noon

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November 22, 2008

HEART TO HEART INTERNATIONAL

The November S.O.S. (Saturday of Service) activity will be helping at Heart-to-Heart International. Heart-to-Heart is a global humanitarian organization that works to improve health and to respond to the needs of disaster victims worldwide.

We will be sorting medical supplies in their warehouse, located at 1021 Pacific. This is a great opportunity for all skill levels.  Children are welcome, if accompanied by an adult.

Please meet at the church to carpool by promptly 8:30am.  We will volunteer at Heart-to-Heart from 9am-12noon.  Dress is casual, layers are good, and wear closed-toed shoes (open toed shoes are not allowed in warehouse).

If you have questions or know for sure that you are helping, please call Sherri Woodward, 356-6428, or email sjwsmile@aol.com. However, RSVPs are not required. If you find yourself free Saturday morning, November 22, just be at the church by 8:30 am!

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October 25, 2008

REAP

We will with assisting with various projects at Raytown Emergency Assistance Program (REAP) on Saturday, October 25th.    Our group will be receiving, sorting and stocking donations received from a special Boy Scout Food Drive.   In addition, some of our group will be working at the new building.   Work will vary based on what’s needed at the time, but may include general clean-up, sweeping, painting, etc

 This is a wonderful opportunity for families, all skill levels and all ages. (children age 5 & up are welcome to join us).

 We will be volunteering from 8:30am  to 12:30pm, and REAP has graciously offered to provide lunch for the volunteers.  Please meet at the church by no later than 8:15am to carpool.  Also, since the REAP pantry is extremely low this time of year, feel free to bring a couple canned goods to donate!

 RSVPs are not necessary but we would like some idea of the group size.  Therefore, if you know for sure you will be volunteering, please call Sherri Woodward, 356-6428, or email sjwsmile@aol.com.  

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August 30, 2008

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

In August we will be helping at the Ronald McDonald House, located at 2502 Cherry Street.   Ronald McDonald House Charities strives to reduce the burden of childhood illness on children and their families, by providing temporary lodging in a home-like setting.  Our group will be doing general household chores and preparing lunch for the families. 

We will be working from 10am-12noon , so please meet at the church by 9:30am.   Children age 8 and above are welcome to accompany their parents.  

If you are planning to join us and would like to donate a food item for the lunch, please contact me in advance at 356-6428, or sjwsmile@aol.com.

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July 26, 2008

OPERATION IRAQI CHILDREN

We will putting together school supply kits that our soldiers will give out to children in Iraq.  (Open to anyone ages 5  & up)

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June 28, 2008

HARVESTERS

We will once again be helping at the Harvesters Community Food Network, on Saturday, June 28.  Our group will work in their warehouse sorting and repackaging food donations.  Tours will also be available for those who have not been to Harvesters before.  We had a great time and accomplished a lot during the January visit.   This is a wonderful opportunity for families, all skill levels and all ages. (children age 5 & up are welcome to join us).

 We will be volunteering from 8:30 to 11:30am at their warehouse located at 3801 Topping. Please meet at the church around 8am to carpool. We will leave at promptly 8:15am.  Dress casual and wear closed-toed shoes (open toed shoes are not allowed in warehouse).   Also, feel free to bring a couple canned goods to donate!

 RSVPs are not necessary but Harvesters does like to have some idea of the group size.  Therefore, if you know for sure you will be volunteering, please call Sherri Woodward, 356-6428, or email sjwsmile@aol.com.  

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May 31, 2008

CITY UNION MISSION

 

The May S.O.S. (Saturday of Service) activity will be helping City Union Mission.   City Union Mission has been providing warm beds, nutritious food, and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with the poor and homeless in the Kansas City area for over 80 years. 

 
We will be working at the warehouse located at 3607 E. 12th Street building "donation huts".  These are the little houses they use to store items that are donated to City Union Mission.  Instructions on how to build them and all the tools and supplies needed will be provided.  However, work gloves are recommended.   This is a great opportunity for various skill levels, and youth ages 11 & up.  Please meet at the church by 8:30am to carpool.  We will work from 9am-12noon, and return to church at approximately 12:30pm.
 
If you have questions or know for sure that you are helping, please call Sherri Woodward at 356-6428, or email sjwsmile@aol.com.    However, RSVPs are not required.  If you find yourself free Saturday morning, May 31, you're welcome to join us.
 
Thanks, Service & Mission Team
 
 
Mark you calendars...  June 28, Harvestors   (attention families - this event is for ages 6 & up)

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April, 26, 2008

HEART TO HEART INTERNATIONAL

The April S.O.S. (Saturday of Service) activity will be helping at Heart-to-Heart International. Heart-to-Heart is a global humanitarian organization that works to improve health and to respond to the needs of disaster victims worldwide.

We will be sorting medical supplies in their warehouse, located at 1021 Pacific. This is a great opportunity for all skill levels.  Children are welcome, if accompanied by an adult.

Please meet at the church to carpool by promptly 8:30am.  We will volunteer at Heart-to-Heart from 9am-12noon.  Dress is casual, layers are good, and wear closed-toed shoes (open toed shoes are not allowed in warehouse).

If you have questions or know for sure that you are helping, please call Sherri Woodward, 356-6428, or email sjwsmile@aol.com. However, RSVPs are not required. If you find yourself free Saturday morning, November 22, just be at the church by 8:30 am!

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March 29, 2008

SHEPHERD'S CENTER SPRING CLEAN SWEEP

Blue Ridge United Methodist will once again be helping the Raytown Shepherd's Center with their annual Spring Clean-Up.   We will meet at One-Spirit United Methodist Church, 7900 Blue Ridge Blvd, at 8:30am.   Complimentary coffee and donuts will be provided for all volunteers.  Volunteers from Blue Ridge will then divide into smaller work teams to do miscellaneous yard clean-up for area senior citizens who are unable to do it themselves.  
 
Again, the is great opportunity for families.  Even some of the youngest children can help with raking and bagging leaves.  Please bring rakes, work gloves, etc. that might be helpful.   Bags will be provided by Shepherd's Center.

If you know for sure you will be helping, if you have questions or need directions, please contact Sherri Woodward at 356-642
8 or sjwsmile@aol.com
 
Thanks,
Service & Mission Team   

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February 23, 2008

NEW HOUSE

Join fellow church members as we help at New House, a local non-profit shelter for women suffering from domestic violence.

We will be preparing rooms to be painted (taping, removing draperies, etc) and painting. This service activity is for adults and youth (6th grade & up). New House will provide all the supplies needed, including tape, paint, brushes, rollers, etc. However, a couple extra step ladders would be helpful. Dress in clothing appropriate for painting.   

Please meet at the church at 8:30am to carpool to New House. We will work from 9am-12noon and return to church by 12:30pm. If you have questions, or know for sure that you will be going, please contact Sherri Woodward at 356-6428 or sjwsmile@aol.com.

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January 26, 2008

HARVESTERS COMMUNITY FOOD NETWORK

Blue Ridge UMC's first S.O.S. (Saturday of Service) we will be helping at the Harvesters Community Food Network, this coming Saturday, January 26. We will work in their warehouse sorting and repackaging food donations. This is a great opportunity for all skill levels and various ages. Children age 5 and above are welcome to join us. We will be volunteering at Harvesters (located at 3801 Topping) from 8:30 to 11:30 am.    Please meet at the church to carpool. We will leave church promptly at 8:15am.

A few things to remember:  Dress is casual, layers are good, and wear closed-toed shoes (open toed shoes are not allowed in warehouse), and feel free to bring a couple canned goods to donate. If you have questions or know for sure that you are helping, please call Sherri Woodward, 356-6428, or email her at sjwsmile@aol.com.  However, RSVPs are not required.  If you find yourself free next Saturday morning, just show up at the church by 8:15 am!                  - Service & Mission Team

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