The Adult Mission Trip took place August 15-19. This year the team stayed local and helped at the Nehemiah Mission in Greater Cleveland. During the day the team helped with two main projects. With unpredictable weather, we spent the first day helping to clean and  re-organize tools, scrubbing the kitchen, and fixing sidewalks and plumbing at the Mission Center. The rest of the week the team worked on painting a home in Cleveland. In the evening the team had the opportunity to spend some devotion time, discussion the story of Nehemiah, singing and spending time with each other and the very special young adults who dedicated their summer to work at the mission.

Next year the Mission Trip will add a new twist. In additional to helping with home projects during the day, we will be offering to lead a VBS for the local community near the Redbird Mission in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. This is a great opportunity for our church to expand its outreach.

Birthright is an organization that provides help to children who are born to needy families. During Lent, a bassinette was in the Narthex to receive gifts for children - newborns to 5 year olds. Some items that were needed were diapers, formula, nightgowns, pajamas, play clothes, undershirts and socks.

Sincere thanks to everyone who donated to the Easter collection for Birthright.  The agency appreciaed all the great items that were donated.  When we gave the gifts to the Director, she and her coworkers oohed and aahed over the items.  They said the ladies who come for help greatly appreciate all the nice things they receive from us.  Many thanks to all of you who brighten the lives of those less fortunate than we.    

Body of Christ Community, on 38057 Erie Road, and Vintage Development Group, both based in Willoughby, have combined in a community outreach.

Old cell phones may be donated, and the proceeds from the exchange of the phones will be invested in the purchase of taxable items that are not covered by food stamps. Items such as toilet paper, paper towels, and hygiene products, will be distributed by the Body of Christ Community.

Contact Pastor Mike Currier at 440-942-1985 or feb161991(at)sbcglobal.net or Melina Bennett of the Church Network at 440-946-9029 or churchnetwork(at)sbcglobal.net.

The program flyer can be viewed below.