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Outreach Ministries - Archives
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Hunger Ministry |
2008 |
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Easter
outreach, 2008 |
Easter
outreach, 2008 |
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Christmas
baskets - 50 given, 2007 |
Health
Screenings & Luncheon, 04.08 |
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Baskets
given to SOWER clients, 2007 |
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Brunch for local inmates & girl's
home, 04.07 |
2007 |
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Easer baskets for local families
in need, 04.07 |
Christmas
events at Epworth, 12.07 |
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Christmas baskets for families in need, 12.06 |
Christmas
baskets - 50 given, 2007 |
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Food baskets given to SOWER
clients, 2006 |
Flu shots
and screenings, 11.07 |
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Easter
dinner held, 04.06 |
Baskets
given to SOWER clients, 2007 |
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Spaghetti luncheon fundraiser,
03.06 |
Brunch for local inmates & girl's
home, 04.07 |
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Christmas baskets delivered, 12.05 |
Easer baskets for local families
in need, 04.07 |
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Thanksgiving baskets delivered,
11.05 |
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2006 |
| Prison
Ministry |
Christmas baskets for families in need, 12.06 |
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Christmas
events at Epworth, 12.07 |
Inmate Christmas wrap-up, 12.06 |
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Inmate Christmas wrap-up, 12.06 |
Outreach
ministries Advance Special, 2006 |
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Christmas luncheon held for
inmates, 12.05 |
Financial Peace University, Fall
2006 |
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Luncheon and free health screenings, 10.06 |
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Food baskets given to SOWER
clients, 2006 |
| Medical
Ministry |
Seat cover drop-off location,
11.06 |
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Health
Screenings & Luncheon, 04.08 |
Easter
dinner held, 04.06 |
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Flu shots
and screenings, 11.07 |
Health fair, 04.06 |
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Luncheon and free health screenings, 10.06 |
Spaghetti luncheon fundraiser,
03.06 |
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Health fair, 04.06 |
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2005 |
| Various
Outreach |
Christmas baskets delivered, 12.05 |
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Outreach
ministries Advance Special, 2006 |
Christmas luncheon held for
inmates, 12.05 |
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Financial Peace
University, Fall 2006 |
Thanksgiving baskets delivered,
11.05 |
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Seat cover
drop-off location, 11.06 |
Thanksgiving baskets delivered,
11.05 |
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Health Screenings &
Luncheon Held
In partnership with Barnesville Health Care Center, the Epworth
Center hosted a health luncheon on Monday, April 7 from 10:30 - 1:00
pm. The event was free and open to the public.
Screenings included blood pressure and glucose.
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Fifty food baskets delivered this
Christmas!
The Epworth
Center would like to thank everyone who donated to, prayed for and
helped with our Christmas distribution this year! We were
able to help 50 families! We passed out food and even toys
to those who needed them. Your assistance made a huge
difference! CLICK HERE to
read a thank you!
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2007 Christmas events
We held two
separate Christmas luncheons this year. One for the local
girl's group home and one for the inmates.
The girls came and helped pack food baskets for our hunger
distribution. They even decorated the boxes for the
families in need! They also shared Christmas memories,
decorated a Christmas tree and had a great Italian meal.
We had Bibles, Christmas books and devotionals available for
them to take, and each girl received Christmas presents.
The inmates decorated their own Christmas tree - a live one -
meaning we were able to have two trees this year and give one to
a local family to use! They enjoyed music, sang carols,
and ate a great meal. We had devotionals available for the
men and staff to take.
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Baskets given to SOWER clients
The Epworth
Center is again giving hunger baskets to SOWER clients at the end of
each project. We are pleased to be able to assist clients with
building repair needs as well as give them a basket full of food and
laundry detergent. Contact us to find out more information or
to get involved in this ministry.
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Easter Baskets
for local families in need
The Epworth Center provided Easter baskets to 11 local
families in need, and gave a gift card to a family who recently
suffered a fire. The baskets included ham, potatoes,
vegetables, fruit, Easter candy, and small Easter activity books and
goodies for children.
Thank you to those who have been donating to this project, and also
to the Girl's Home who came and helped pack baskets.
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Easter Brunch for local inmates & for local girl's home
In April, the Epworth Center
hosted two Easter brunches... One for the inmates from the
Belmont Correctional Institution, and the other for a local girl's
home. We are excited about these events! We had Easter
goodies and a hearty meal for both events.
Click on individual
photos below for more details (9 photos)! |
Thank you notes from the girls -- they include: Table decorations from the Girl's Brunch Thank you to Kathy Crock who brought Mary Kay items and gave a demonstration to the girls! Rev. Lester Wilson welcomes the inmates to the Easter brunch. Table decoration from the Easter Brunch for the inmates. Wha-Ke-We-Nn? hammer dulcimer group from Fairmont, WV performs gathering music while people snacked on cheese & crackers, candy & had Starbucks coffee
"I enjoyed helping (pack food baskets) & I loved everything I got from y'all. You'll be in my prayers!" | "I hope you had fun with all of us girls because we had fun with you! Jesus loves all of you!" | "I greatly appreciate your kindess!" | "I want to thank you for all the Easter stuff it was very nice of you to do that for us... There are not very many people that will do these kinds of things. Thank you very much." | "Thank you for letting us come and help you (pack food baskets). It was really fun. Most of all thanks for the brunch."
Thank you notes from the girls -- they include:
"I enjoyed helping (pack food baskets) & I loved everything I got from y'all. You'll be in my prayers!" | "I hope you had fun with all of us girls because we had fun with you! Jesus loves all of you!" | "I greatly appreciate your kindess!" | "I want to thank you for all the Easter stuff it was very nice of you to do that for us... There are not very many people that will do these kinds of things. Thank you very much." | "Thank you for letting us come and help you (pack food baskets). It was really fun. Most of all thanks for the brunch."
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Christmas
Baskets for Families in Need - December 2006
Thank you to all who supported our efforts this
Christmas through prayer, donations and time! God bless
you! We are encouraged by the growing support from
churches and individuals, and are excited that our hunger
outreach was used as a learning experience for a confirmation
class. It's amazing to be used to teach others the impact
small gestures of kindness can make! God is good. In
addition to donated food, we received crafts, cards, toys,
school supplies and items of warmth. We were able to make
Christmas for 40 families. We intend to have another
hunger outreach for Easter, as well as at the end of each SOWER
project again this summer. We are looking forward to
continuing this ministry! Please view photos below.
To see a larger view, click on the photo. |
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donated crafts
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trunk is packed and ready to go
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former SOWER family who we gave food and visited
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Thoburn UMC Confirmation Class - donated food and crafts and helped us pack baskets - THANK YOU!
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family we visited with and delivered food for Christmas
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Thoburn UMC donated 20 turkeys - THANK YOU! Rev. Lester Wilson and Rev. Brad Call (Thoburn) pause for a photo
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Inmate Christmas Luncheon Wrap-Up - December 2006
On December 16, the Epworth
Center hosted its third annual Christmas luncheon for inmates from
the Belmont Correctional Institution.
Twenty-five inmates and 20
correctional officers, including Warden Michele Eberlin, attended
the event. Prior to lunch, the inmates decorated the Christmas tree
and set out poinsettias that were grown at the Institution. Rev.
Wanda Wilson, Southern Hills District Superintendent, read the
Christmas Story from Luke and Joyful Noise shared musical gifts.
Everyone joined in singing favorite carols, such as “Joy to the
World” and “Silent Night.” Devotionals were available for inmates
and officers to take with them.
The ministry of compassion
with local inmates has developed over the past three years while
they have been working on building projects at the Epworth Center.
They have provided the skilled labor and enthusiasm that was needed
to complete many of our projects, such as constructing a handicap
accessible restroom, replacing showers, and painting the cabins.
Two years ago, this area was
devastated by floods and landslides. During that time, the inmates
worked long hours to assist people with clean-up, oftentimes doing
very labor-intensive work that no one else would do. At that time it
became apparent that something should be done for these men who were
doing so much for others. We responded by providing a Christmas
dinner at the Epworth Center in appreciation of their good efforts.
The Christmas dinner has developed into a meaningful tradition that
the inmates look forward to with anticipation. One of the men
stated, “This is the best Christmas I’ve had in six years.”
The Epworth Center plans on
having another Christmas luncheon next December and looks forward to
its continued good relationship with Belmont Correctional
Institution. PLEASE SEE
PHOTOS BELOW - Click on a photo for a larger image.
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singing carols with Joyful Noise
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the cooks
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devotionals and nativity scene
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fireplace decorated
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view from the luncheon
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Rev. Wanda Wilson, Warden Michele Eberlin, Rev. Lester Wilson
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view of the decorated table settings
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decorated tree
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Outreach Ministries Advance Special Number
In addition to the SOWER Advance Special number
of 9140, the Epworth Center was approved for a second Advance
Special number for the following outreach ministry programs: hunger,
prison ministry, parish nurse, youth day camp, and an advocacy
program. The East Ohio Conference Advance Special is 9191 -
Extension Ministries. For other ideas of how to get involved
in Epworth Center ministries, please visit our "Mission
Opportunities are Knocking" page! |
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Financial Peace University
-Fall 2006 |
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Spaghetti
Luncheon & FREE Health Screenings
-October 2006 |
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-Food Baskets Given to SOWER Clients- SOWER Season, 2006
Through the Hunger Ministry of the Epworth Center, food
baskets were given to SOWER clients at the end of each week.
Baskets included spaghetti noodles and sauce, oatmeal packets,
applesauce, green beans, fresh fruit and bread, and various
other items. (see photo below)
We plan on continuing this outreach to SOWER clients next
summer.
Please contact us on ways you or your church can get involved to
make a difference.
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SOWER homeowner Cathleen and Executive Director Rev. Lester Wilson stop to pose for a picture. |
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- Seat Cover Drop-Off
Location - September 2006
The Festival of Caring Committee requests your assistance in
meeting the needs of so many children in a special way.
Southern Hills District will be collecting “seat covers” for girls
ages 13-16 in sizes ranging from adult small to adult xl. All
items are to be new and in their original packaging.
You may drop off your items at the Epworth Center on
Mondays thru Fridays between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact Darla Schnegg, district representative, at 740.483.2085
or dschnegg@rcvideo.com for questions about the FOC seat cover
project.
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Easter Dinner Held -
April 2006
The Epworth Center held an Easter Dinner for local pastors,
former SOWER clients, and those involved in the SOWER Work Mission
on Saturday, April 8. There was an Easter egg hunt and treats
for the children. See pictures below.
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- Health Fair
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April 2006
On Wednesday, April 26
from 10:00 am—6:00 pm the Epworth Center hosted a Health Fair.
Attendees included:
Barnesville Hospital—various health screenings
Anwar Eye Clinic—vision screenings
Sonotone—hearing screenings
Barnesville Home Health
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program—CAC
Barnesville Hospital Dietician
SOWER Client Information
Parish Nurse Program Information
AND MANY MORE!
Watch for more updates - we're planning
another health fair for the fall!
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- Spaghetti Luncheon Fundraiser - March 2006
Thank you to all who supported our Spaghetti Luncheon
Fundraiser on March 6!
Your donations will help provide Easter dinner and treats for
local families.
Check back soon for more information about this Easter event!
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- Christmas Baskets Delivered -
December 2005
With the help of a few local churches, the Epworth Center
delivered 20 Christmas baskets this winter. We also gave toys
to families in need.
"Thank you so much for everything. You
were a real blessing to us." |
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- Christmas Luncheon Held at Epworth Center for Local Inmates -
December 2005
In December, the Epworth Center held a Christmas luncheon
for inmates and staff of the Belmont Correctional Institution to
thank them for their work in community service. The inmates
decorated the Christmas tree, and sang Christmas carols after the
meal. Rev. Wanda Wilson, Southern Hills District
Superintendent, read the Christmas story from Luke.
Devotionals were offered for those who were wish to take one.
"The luncheon uplifted my
spirits."
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- Thanksgiving Baskets Delivered - November 2005
"We came home and found the groceries and the gift card
and immediately started crying. Thank you very very much for
thinking of us. "
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