Sharing God's love in the local community! Join in the fun!
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Volunteer! Share an afternoon and support the Benton Harbor Street Ministry. Influence a life by helping with homework, or preparing or serving a meal to the 30-40 children who attend daily. Contact Diane Youngstedt, 269.428.2787 or 269.313.2284 to be a part of this great ministry.
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TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS Get-togethers showing God's love to our community in fun-filled ways. Some events have included a gas buy-down at a local gas station, raking leaves for neighbors, distributing water and glow necklaces during area festivals, a community dog wash, block parties in various neighbohoods, painting curbs for the local school district and delivering goodies to community emergency service workers.
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OVERFLOW CAFE Partner with Overflow Church and volunteer as a barista at the Overflow Coffee Cafe at the Orchards Mall, Benton Harbor. Learn new practical skills: make coffee, lattes, frappucinos, how to operate a cash register, and receive training on interacting with customers. It's all about love, grace and God's love shining through!
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McCORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY We've hosted block parties two years in a row for the students and families of McCord Elementary School. Expect annual fun, food and games every early September! |
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THE PROM: an evening with the stars A special evening to elevate and celebrate teens and adults with special needs was held at First Church in October. |
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PARTNERING with LOCAL AGENCIES Local outreach is committed to local agencies making a difference in the community, and showing God's love in practical ways.
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CHRISTMAS STORE AT McCORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Every Christmas we stock a Christmas store at McCord Elementary School in Benton Harbor for the students to "shop" free of charge for their families
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HANDS-ON MINISTRY Partnering with McCord elementary school in Benton Harbor as teacher assistants, classroom parents, readers, library assistants, mentors, chess club and creating / working a holiday store |
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COMPASSION TEAM People who care about people, and come alongside them in times of need to assist in obtaining the help they need. Want to help? Contact Jenny Fry.
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