Get Plugged In!

“I had no idea the church was so involved!” That was one of several positive comments I heard from those passing through the greeting line on Sunday, May 31. That morning twelve members of the con-gregation took two minutes each to describe the one particular ministry opportunity they are committed to. After the service, all twelve speakers took their place behind display tables in the vestry, answering questions and “plugging in” interested folks. It was a very informative morning. Food Pantry—Becky Fosnock, 781-224-0182. Check out the grocery carriage in the vestry, take a bag and return it with your donation. Place of Promise—Tim Hildreth, 781-944-2998. Become a mentor, training provided. Prayer Shawls—Linda O’Neil, 617-548-3634. Gather to knit or crochet shawls (2nd Monday eve-ning) for those who need a hug: the grieving, sick, lonely, etc. Project Hope—Steve Gates, 781-246-2323. Join a work party, for a week, to help repair communities destroyed by natural disaster. Rosie’s Place—Barbara Parish, 781-779-1225. Help prepare a meal for 60-80 women, 9-11 am, third Friday, church kitchen. Deliver the meal to Rosie’s Shelter the third Saturday, 4-6 pm. Stephen Ministry—Pastor Rich Weisenbach, 781-245-1539 Minister, one-on-one, one hour a week to a brother or sister (training provided and required), two-year commitment. Just in case you missed it, here is a brief summary of the ways you can add your time and energy to the outreach ministry of your church: The Basement—Maurine Doyle, 781-245-1539 (leave message with office) Provide youth with a safe place to “hang out.” Need adult supervisors, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30-5 pm Birthday Cakes—Linda D’Agostino, 781-245-0243 Bake a cake (8 needed) on the 4th Wednesday of each month to help residents at the Salvation Army Housing Unit in Saugus celebrate their birthdays. Clothing Closet—Angela Faylor, 781-246-0643. Help sort donated clothes every Thursday 11-12; setup on 3rd Friday 9-11 am; greet and supervise on 3rd Saturday, 8:30-11:30 am. Community Breakfast—Earl Sheaff, 781-245-8018. Prepare on 3rd Friday night and serve on 3rd Saturday 7-10 am. Community Dinners—Jill Sullivan, 978-535-5936; Darcy Hildreth, 781-944-2998. Setup twice a year (Palm Sunday, and Sunday prior to Thanksgiving); provide transportation 12-2 pm; serve 2-3 pm; cleanup 3-5 pm. Compassion International—Ernie Chandler, 781-245-0371; Compassion Int’l, 800-336-7676. Support a needy child in a third-world country/$32 a month. R.A.W.