This church school year we learned about the word of God through Bible study, activities, and a lot of hands-on mission work as Jesus has instructed his disciples.
We learned about hunger, collected 24 bags with child-friendly snacks and drinks for Newton Food Pantry, and added cards and notes.
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We talked about neighbors who need our help, and we worked together to make vats of cranberry sauce!
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Relating to the needs of small children, we also collected boxes of diapers.
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We supported Heifer International with a chicken drive
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and World Central Kitchen with a soup drive.
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We learned about families facing homelessness who are supported by Family Promise Metrowest, and we made sandwiches for Community Day Center of Waltham. We also ran a Clothes for Community Drive and collected dozens of bags of clothing for several local organizations, including Cradles to Crayons.
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We also braved the New England weather and celebrated church holidays together!
Thank you for being vital and beloved members of our church family!
We wish you a healthy and blessed summer. Summer worship, often lay-led, is held at 9:30 a.m. July-September 4.