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Community Garden
Now in its third year, the Community Garden at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Godfrey is welcoming Spring. For many of us this is our favorite time of the year.
What makes a garden a community garden? Mark Groh, co-chair says “we listen to the needs of the community. The produce is shared with the Alton Crisis Food Center, Oasis Women’s Center and others in the Riverbend area facing food insecurity. We asked them what vegetables are popular for those receiving food from their programs, and less available from other sources.”
To volunteer or find out more information please contact Mark Groh at 402-937-3748 or Bob Doerr at 618-980-4726
Click below to read more about our community garden…
CODO (Carbon Monoxide Detector Outreach)
Resurrection volunteers pause for a quick photo before heading out to install carbon monoxide detectors on January 26th. Godfrey Assistant Fire Chief, Tom Wills, also volunteered his time but was not in the photo. “…since you inspired us to restart our detector program, we have installed 26 smoke detectors in 7 homes. Your Parish program is working! By my count 21 homes are much safer from your efforts.”
The program is open to homeowners in Godfrey and Alton. If you know of a family member, friend, or neighbor with limited income and are unable to purchase their own, you are encouraged to refer them to this free community service program by sending us their name and address to: [email protected]. This appeal also applies to homeowners with physical or medical limitations.
Cards ‘n Cookies
A heartfelt thank you to each one of you for whatever role you played in service to our community on Sunday, Feb. 16. You are all a great bunch to serve with. Whether you . . .
- Baked or purchased cookies or fruit;
- Lovingly packaged treats in attractive containers, then re-counted those containers multiple times because a good count is difficult when a half-dozen ladies are laughing, although the photos reflect serious work is underway;
- Wrote cards of appreciation and encouragement for our first responders and designated community human service organization partners;
- Stuffed outreach bags with information from the Planning & Information (PI) Team and Men’s Club. Thank you, Janet, for the quick extra printing and cutting of materials! Thanks, Pastor Jan, for blessing the bags and the cookie receivers during worship – we are learning Jody has lots of wonderful ideas for ministry that are fresh for us; and/or
- Delivered trays of cookies to one or more of the 21organizations plus any of the extra plates made up for congregation members who are sick or homebound.
Human beings are social creatures. Our connection to others enables us to survive and thrive. Absent these social connections, we struggle. Yet, as we age, changes in our lives – such as retirement, caregiving responsibilities, loss of friends and neighbors, not being able to drive, or changes in some of our daily functioning – can increase the risk of loneliness and isolation.
Not being able to attend worship services or other church activities further adds to social isolation.
- I encourage you to remember friends or members of our congregation who are no longer able to attend but remain on our prayer list by sending a card, making a phone call, or scheduling a visit, if possible. The same challenge for anyone who may be absent for several Sundays, let them know they are missed.
- Donated greeting cards are available to anyone to send to church or family members, and friends. You will find them in a basket in the narthex. Help yourself.
- Believe in the importance of Christian fellowship and support.
Gift Cards
Council has moved $1,000 from the Reserve Fund into the Mission Fund to support the purchase of gift cards for those in need. There has been a recent uptick in requests. Cards from Schnuck’s, QT and Aldi will be purchased. If you would like to purchase additional cards and/our donate towards any cards you are invited to do so. We have been purchasing them in $20 increments.
Thanks, Church Council.