Serving God Near and Far

Trinity UMC, Town Point, UMC, Jacob's Well

Rotating Shelter for the Homeless
The Chesapeake City Charge was active in the 2006-2007 Rotating Homeless Shelter, serving three weeks during the winter months to provide shelter and food. This ministry is led by The Meeting Ground http://www.meetingground.org/ During the summer months, we are praying that God will provide a location for a new permanent shelter. The Rotating Shelter is on hiatus during the warm weather.

DOCTORS, NURSES and ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
You are needed for a Mission to the Congo see below

Mom's Kanal Kitchen Charge Ministry (at Trinity) Joyce Mullen, Coordinator - 410-885-3808 Email: mullenjandj@yahoo.com
A free fellowship meal served on the last Saturday of the month at Trinity from 12n-1:30pm. Our volunteers cook, serve, clean-up, as well as fellowship with those who attend. Donations of food and supplies are always welcome. For more information, contact Joyce Mullen at (410) 885-3808 or mullenjandj@yahoo.com..

	Meeting Ground Mission Cynthia Wood, Program Coordinator - 410-275-2936 Operates Homeless Shelters Clairvaux Farm, Wayfayer House and Men's Shelter. Always in need of volunteers to serve as mentors, monitors, transportation and more.

	Christmas in April is always looking for helpers. If you can hammer, paint, plant, sweep, etc. please contact Joann Jones at 410-275-9120. Christmas in April was the last Saturday of April (watch for next year's date)

The Ecumenical Association is an association of the churches in Chesapeake City, MD. The group sponsors several ecumenical services throughout the year, including a Lenten Wednesday night series, Easter Sunrise Service, Vacation Bible School, Thanksgiving service, and Christmas Eve service. They also sponsor a food program (HOPE) and and a Food Pantry and provide monetary assistance for heating/electricity to those in need. The Planning Committee continues to meet bi-weekly on the upcoming Art Show/Progressive Meal scheduled for January 20, 2007. Proceeds from this event will enable the Ecumenical Association to continue the ministries/community outreach programs.

The Ecumenical Assoc. Food Pantry at Trinity UMC Lori Goldsmith - 410-275-2448, Deb Alexander - 410-620-9506 Email brneyedvirgo@yahoo.com The Food Pantry operates from Trinity UMC as the most central church in the CCEA, with the space available. Boxes of non-perishable food items and daily care supplies are prepared, in advance for pick up by persons needing them. People are always need to collect foods and daily care items; to rotate stock on the shelves; and to pack the boxes (per a prepared suggested list). Persons may also shop individually for the pantry and cash donations are graciously accepted and redeemed for needed items.

We always need the following items to replenish the Food Pantry

PLEASE NOT ECONOMY SIZE PACKAGING, AS WE DO NOT HAVE SHELF SPACE. PLEASE NO OPEN, PARTIALLY USED OR OUTDATED PRODUCTS.

Peanut Butter - Cereal - Juices - Coffee/tea/ hot choc. - Evaporated milk
Assorted Jellies - Pasta - Spaghetti Sauce - Cake mixes/frostings/baking goods
Breakfast items (pancake mix, syrup, breakfast bars, etc.)
Assorted canned meats (spam, beef & gravy, chicken, tuna, corn beef hash) Assorted condiments (ketchup, mayonnaise, salad dressing)
Complete dinner or dessert packages
Daily care supplies (toothpaste, shampoo; bath soap; paper towels; Kleenex; deodorant; toilet paper).

All donations are greatly appreciated and responsibly packed and distributed to those in need.

The Family Systems link is a list server set up to provide a way for people to discuss family issues via e-mail. It is an informal e-mail discussion group (listserv) about family relationship issues. Everybody has them, whether it be spouse, children, parents, grandparents. As the late Edwin Friedman, author of "Generation to Generation," the authoritative resource upon which this discussion is based, says "Nobody gets the problem they can handle." Helpful and provocative comments are provided by Jack Shitama, who has studied and taught about the Family Systems approach for over a decade. To subscribe click on the Family Systems link at the beginning of this article and send an empty email to the link listed.

The Generation Station Youth Center The Generation Station (Ecumenical Association) Randalia Road Chesapeake City, MD
Anita Collings, Director 410-885-5973
Anita Collings, Director for The Generation Station is gearing up for another year. Staffing positions may still be available for part-time positions. Please contact Anita for additional information. Volunteers are always welcomed. This is a CCEA after-school program for middle-school youth in the Bohemia Manor School District. The program runs Mon-Thurs (when school is in session) from 3-6pm. Volunteers who want to help a child become a responsible adult or persons seeking to donate cash or usable items should contact Anita Collings, Director at (410) 885-5973 or acollings@dmv.com.

These are items we use on a regular basis, donations are always welcome:
Gift Certificates (for perishable items) - ranch dressing - nacho cheese (#10 can) - ketchup - juice - kool aid mixes - soda (ex. coke, Pepsi, sprite, mt.dew, orange, rt.beer) - Gatorade - taco meal kits (soft) - pop tarts (cinnamon, blueberry, strawberry) - cereal (fruity pebbles, coco puffs, fruit loops) - soy sauce - cookies (oreo, choc.chip) - chips (snack size bags) - tortilla chips - candy (lollipops, starburst, gum, choc. candy bars) - paper towels - toilet paper - tissues - napkins - paper plates & bowls - paper cups (12oz.) - plastic forks ,knives & spoons - zip lock bags (qt. & gal. size) - trash bags ( 13 & 33 gal.)

	HOPE -(Brown Bag) - Brown Bag Food Ministry at Trinity UMC This cooperative effort enables families to join together to purchase food at a significantly reduced cost from the Delaware Food Bank. There are currently three groups serving 45 families. To volunteer to help these groups, contact Ella Luff at (410) 885-5322.

Stephen Ministry: This is a program that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and community. Our Charge currently has Stephen Ministers available to provide this care. If you are in need of care, please contact Pastor Amy. If you are interested in being trained and commissioned as a Stephen minister, there are training conferences offered annually.
Contact Pastor Amy. Email pastor@trinitytownpoint.com

Preschool Charge Ministry (at Trinity UMC)
Maura Kalafut, Director - 410-885-5641 Email dmfooty@aol.com
This ministry is doing well and expanded to five days per week last fall, serving 3 & 4 year old children. Ministry opportunities include substitute teaching, volunteering in the classroom, sharing a story or talent, donating supplies, financial support, and serving on the Preschool Board. See Preschool link in this site for more information.

Lifeline/Volunteer Services Union Hospital
Jean Moran, Director for both 410-398-4000 (Volunteer services)
Lifeline provides seniors or disabled persons the opportunity to remain in independent living circumstances. Applicants must be income qualified, and are then placed on a waiting list for this valuable service. One Lifeline units costs approximately $430.00 annually, with an initial installation fee. Donations help to make more units available to persons who may not be able to afford the Program. Volunteers are always needed to do the set-up and installation (training available through the Hospital). Additionally, Union Hospital has a host of volunteer opportunities. The experience is invaluable and the Hospital treats its' volunteers with respect and appreciation.

St. Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SD 57326
St. Joseph's has become a part of our extended missions. This Native American Indian Reservation School houses and educates approximately 230 children. The school receives neither federal or state funding, operating solely through donations. In the past two years we have sponsored both school supplies drives in July/August and a Christmas drive from late October through late November. However, help is needed throughout the year, and individual sponsorships are always welcomed. Web site

Congo Mission Charge Ministry Deb Alexander - 410-620-9506
Email brneyedvirgo@yahoo.com
Our churches, together with United Methodist churches throughout our Conference, provide support to this United Methodist ministry in Kinshasha, the capital of the Congo. An orphanage, a medical clinic, and a feeding ministry (Mpasa). All provide aid to refugees affected by this war torn region. Periodic supply drives are conducted, and the most efficient way to support this ministry is to give financial support.
Web site

DOCTORS, NURSES and ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
You are needed for a Mission to the Congo

On October 7, 2007 the Peninsula- Delaware Conference is sending a medical mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This will be a two week trip to the interior to bring eye treatment to people, many of whom will walk for two weeks to get there. This is a three pronged mission. One doctor and a nurse will do triage, diagnosing the patient's eye problem. Patients will then be sent to another location for eye glasses, medical treatment, or eye surgery. We will have an optometrist and 5 trained volunteers to test eyes and fit glasses. Two nurses with experience (or to be trained) in treating eye disease will be at a second location. Eye surgery will be performed at the third location by an eye surgeon, two nurses and an anesthesiologist. We will be in a town that has a doctor who will be able to give follow up care to those who need it. Please consider joining us. The people of the Congo need your talents and expertise. For more information or to volunteer please call- Judith Ingalls MT (ASCP) 302-798-2958.

Missionaries
The Chesapeake City Charge supports two missionary families. One resides overseas and one is stateside, working as support for overseas missionary families. For security reasons we do not publicize their names or locations on our web site.

Other Ways to Use your Spiritual Gifts in Ministry

First Fruits Farm
This is a ministry in Freeland, MD (about 2 hrs from Chesapeake City). They grow fruits and vegetables for the needy and use volunteer help from many areas to work on the farm. They can use anyone that is willing to help, young or old and no experience is required. See their website for photos and information about how you can help.

Abbey Manor Assisted Living Charge Ministry
Mary Jane Titter - 410-885-5378
Located on 213 across from Happy Harry's, this assisted living facility, and the adjacent nursing home Sunbridge, have many folks who would be blessed by a visit. If you have a heart for older folks, share your time visiting here. Mary Jane is on staff at Abbey Manor.

The Pregnancy Center of Cecil County
Lucy Sneeringer, Director 410-398-7888
This center provides a host of services to unwed mothers from counseling to help securing baby items. Encouragement, mentoring, clothing and a safe haven to speak and receive guidance. Volunteers are need and appreciated.

Ushers/Greeters
Help us to be a welcoming people. Town Point: Sally Cameron, (410) 885-3001 - Jacob’s Well: Renie Poole, (410) 885-2835 - Trinity: Helen Matthews, (302) 834-3383

Missions Team
Town Point, Junie Seward: Junieshomes@aol.com or 302-598-9267
Trinity, Beth Ohline: bohline@atlanticbb.net 302-449-2868
Being a part of this team provides an opportunity to plan ministry opportunities for our church family.

Hospitality Team
Join this newly forming effort to make sure that newcomers at all three churches are made to feel welcome after they leave. The team will also work to keep track of our existing “flocks” and make a courtesy contact when someone has been “missing.” Contact Pastor Amy for more information.

Worship Team-Jacob’s Well
Play an instrument? Sing? Come join us for rehearsal. With enough musicians, the band can even develop a rotation so persons don’t have to play every week. Contact Ray Yarnall at (410) 398-8003 or rayyarnall@gmail.com.

Choir
Like to sing the traditional hymns? Join the choir for our traditional services. Contact the Church Office for more information about rehearsal times.

Building Care
Trinity: Tucker Matthews 302-834-3383
Town Point: Gary Cochran 410-885-2709
If you are a fixer or a tinkerer, use your skills in God's house.

Redner's Tapes
The Render Save A Tape program has provided additional funding of more than $800. We are averaging just under $100.00/month in additional funding through the efforts of our church members. I ask that you extend our thanks for the continued support. Please remind that we can no longer submit tapes that DO NOT reflect the Save A Tape total. Cards (red/white) are available at the Courtesy Desk in Redner's. Return to top/navigation