First Sunday “Food Pantry” Collection: April 7, 2019

On the first Sunday of each month, the SRPC Diaconate collects canned and dry goods for the local food pantry. Please bring an item or two to donate to the local food pantry and place it in the bin in the foyer.

Items most needed:

CANNED AND DRIED FOOD

Breakfast items cereal, oatmeal, grits, etc.
Peanut butter and jelly
Canned or dry beans
Honey
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Canned meats (tuna, chicken)
Whole-grain pasta
Canned tomato sauce
Brown Rice
Milk
Cooking oil
Canned soup
Coffee

GENERAL ITEMS

Pull-ups and diapers size 5/6
Soap
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Wipes
Shampoo
Toilet Paper
Laundry Soap
Dish Soap
Feminine Hygiene Products

Fellowship Meal: April 7, 2019

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There will be a fellowship meal following the worship service on Sunday, April 7, 2019. All are welcome to attend.

Please bring a main dish and either a side, salad, or dessert.

Since we like to have enough food so that even visitors who did not bring food may join us for the meal, please think in terms of bringing enough food for your own family plus one more.

Palettes and Palates Paint Night: Friday, April 12, 2019

Palettes and Palates Paint Night:

Friday, April 12^th at 6:30 p.m.

This is a fun event for ages 16 and up at the Kims’ home. Learn to paint and enjoy refreshments and fellowship. Please bring snacks and beverages to share (paper goods are provided). Please RSVP to Laurie Mang and she will send a supply list to you.

2019 VBS Volunteers and Other Help Needed

The Incredible Race VBS June 17 – 21

We need volunteers to make this year’s VBS a success. Please contact Nancy Gennaro for more details.

Also, we need sodas, juices, and small water bottles for VBS. If you are able, please bring a 12-pack of soda, juice, or water, and place it on the kitchen counter by the window.

More opportunities to help with VBS will be announced in the coming weeks.

Easter Sunday Breakfast: April 21, 2019

Easter Sunday, April 21: Our Sunday School hour will end at 10:15; we will enjoy light food and fellowship between Sunday School and the Worship Service. Please bring a breakfast finger food to share that does not require a utensil (i.e. doughnuts, bagels, coffee cake, etc.). Beverages will be provided.

CARE NET Baby Bottles Due March, 31, 2019

CARE NET Baby Bottle Fundraiser: CNPRC Baby Bottles should be returned to Susan Kruchten this Sunday, March 31st. Thank you for helping Care Net in this fundraiser.

Church Family Campout: May 2-4, 2019

2019 SRPC Family Campout

Thur-Sat, May 2-4th

The campout will be at the Deane property in Catlett.

Come for whatever time works for you

Firewood and non-potable water provided

Bring your own equipment, food, etc.

Various activities planned for both Friday and Saturday

See Joe or Robin Deane for more information

Vacation Bible School 2019

Lace up your running shoes and get ready for Vacation Bible School 2019. The Incredible Race VBS will run from June 17^th – 21^st. Volunteers are needed! A volunteer sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the hallway. Questions? Contact Nancy Gennaro.

Care Net Baby Bottle Fundraiser 2019

CARE NET Baby Bottle Fundraiser:

CNPRC Baby Bottles are available on the table in the foyer. Please fill with spare change and return to Susan Kruchten as soon as you are able. Thank you for helping Care Net in this fundraiser.

Ladies Book Club: March 21, 2019

Ladies Book Club will discuss Part 3 of “Bonhoeffer on the Christian Life: From the Cross, for the World”. We will meet Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 at Susan Shirasago’s. Contact Maria Ettema if you would like more details or a copy of the book.

First Sunday Food Collection: Sunday, March 3, 2019

Food Assistance Request: On the first Sunday of each month, the SRPC Diaconate is collects canned and dry goods for the local food pantry. Please bring an item or two to donate to the local food pantry and place it in the bin in the foyer.

Fellowship Meal: Sunday, March 3

On Sunday, March 3, we will have a Fellowship meal after the service. Please bring a main dish and either a side, a salad, or a dessert. As a guide for how much to bring think in terms of bringing enough to feed your own family plus a few guests. This way there is plenty of food in case any visitors who did not bring food stay for the meal.