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THE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY Emmanuel strongly supports the Kent County Community Food Pantry. Clients are referred by Kent County Department of Social Services, other social agencies, and local clergy, and are eligible to receive food once every 30 days. Baskets are provided in the Parish Hall for donations of paper products & non-perishable food items. This year our monthly donations have totaled: January—92 pounds June—70 pounds July—89.6 pounds September—72 pounds November—209 pounds |
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OUTREACH THE SAMARITAN GROUP The Samaritan Group provides emergency shelter at local host churches during January, February, and March, and provides shelter support and/or financial help throughout the year.
THE GOOD NEIGHBOR FUND The Good Neighbor Fund provides monetary assistance with rent and utilities for residents of Kent County who have children, are on disability, or over 65, and who are in need. Clients are eligible for assistance once yearly. Emmanuel donated $500.00 in October to help with the coming winter’s expenses.
MILITARY CARE PACKAGES Parishioners’ donations of snack foods, books, puzzles, magazines, and toiletries are sent to service men and women stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Over 41 packages have been sent to date. |
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The garth in spring. |
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
A prayer shawl can bring great comfort and awareness of God’s presence to anyone in need of healing or peace. At Emmanuel, a group of knitters/crocheters create these shawls, praying over them as they work. The finished shawls are then blessed during a church service and delivered to persons in need of comfort due to illness or injury. Since 2008, over 20 shawls have been created. If you like to knit or crochet, you are invited to join the ministry—everyone is welcome! The Knitters meet each Monday afternoon from 1-3 pm in the homes of parishioners and light refreshments are served. Instructions and some supplies for the shawls are provided. |
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Outreach & Fellowship |