Cottonwood Presbyterian

In Service

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Mission Committee

THE COTTONWOOD SKI TEAM
National Ability Center – Ability Snow Challenge
Park City Mountain Resort - March 4, 2012
Conor Kristensen will again be fielding a team of skiers to race in this annual fundraiser for the National Ability Center in Park City. Conor will have a table set up during Fellowship Hour after church on three Sundays in February (12, 19 and 26th) to gather pledges. The NAC provides recreational activities for people with disabilities to help them reach their full potential. Founded in 1985, the NAC is recognized internationally for its innovative sports programs and outdoor activities. This year, through its collaboration with the Wounded Warriors project, adaptive equipment and trained instructors from the NAC are helping injured service men and women regain confidence as they adapt to civilian life. Cottonwood has been a long-time supporter. See Conor for details or visit the National Ability Center website at www.discoverNAC.org.

THE SANDWICH MISSION

On the fourth Monday of each month Cottonwood delivers and serves sandwiches to needy people. In order to have the sandwiches to deliver, members of the congregation spend time on Sunday during Sunday School hour making the sandwiches in our kitchen under the leadership of Linda Kramer. Yes, she needs more Makers! Call Linda to volunteer either in making or serving.

Many of our members have participated in this, what we call “The Soup Kitchen” over these many years. It takes about a half-dozen people to make the sandwiches at church on Sunday (the day before we serve on the fourth Monday). A group gathers before, during or after morning worship and it usually takes 30 – 45 minutes. Another group of 6-8 people meet downtown on Monday, about 4:45PM at the St. Vincent de Paul Center. It is located across from the Gateway at 427West 200S. Cars are parked in a well-lighted, fenced area adjacent to the dining hall which is reasonably secure. We bring the sandwiches along with some fruit and occasionally, other treats. A crew from the Salvation Army is there with everything else we need to serve dinner for 400+ people. After a blessing, the women, children and men file in from the street, passing along in front of our servers to fill up their trays. Second helpings are allowed but they must go to the back of the line. There are no costs or qualifications required, so no questions are asked. It is noisy but clean and orderly, and the food is greatly appreciated. We are usually done in an hour and on our way home.

If you haven’t had the experience of feeding the poor as Christ taught us, this may be your opportunity! Linda Kramer is now coordinating the sandwich-making effort on Sundays at the church and looking for volunteers. Contact Jack Van Klaveren or Roy Kristensen if you prefer to help with the serving on Mondays. If we can’t use you this month, we will schedule you for another month. Then all you need to do is show up!

If you have items to donate to the various mission projects please read on:

FOOD ITEMS - Narthex of sanctuary
The two grocery cart boxes in the narthex of the sanctuary are for food items, those requested in the Courier each month, or just food in general. Someone from the Mission Committee takes the food downtown every week or so.

CLOTHING AND HOME ITEMS – Rear of building near entrance to the gym
The big box is for items requested and needed by Crossroads Thrift Store. Dave Andrews faithfully empties the box periodically to take to the Thrift Store located at 1385 Indiana Avenue near 8th South. People in need get vouchers from various organizations or by using cash occasionally. In the past year needs have tripled.