Our Purpose Statement: The
purpose of the Outreach Team is to carry the Good News of Jesus
Christ to those in our Community and Beyond, through prayerful
Action, as we Seek to Follow God's will.
Food Ministries: Every month
the Food Pantry coordinators, Peggy Eastabrook and Elma
Campbell, select an item for our church to donate to the Bastrop
County Emergency Food Pantry. At the end of the month, the food
is taken to Bastrop for distribution. Last year we collected
almost 1000 items. Call or email the church office for the
current month's item, or just bring any non-perishable item to
the church and leave it in the "Blessing Bin" in the church
foyer. Monthly distributions by Manna Ministry serve the Community by
providing good food at an affordable price
Be sure to look at the "Manna Food Ministry"
page for additional ways to purchase or give food to those who
need it. Each month, the team under the leadership of Geri and
Joe Gambino, prepare menus, coordinate volunteers and collect
donations and payments for boxes full of quality food products.
There are no limitations on who can purchase the boxes, and
there are "special" items offered each month, as well. Regular
boxes are $25 each, and special items are about $18 per box.
Missionary Support:
More Information Coming Soon!
We support
the Girl Scouts and they in turn
volunteer to help serve the community..
Upcoming Events & Activities:
Parents Helping Parents
& Parents' Night Out
Plans are in the works for a program in which parents area wide
get together and learn from each other with the help of trained
facilitators. The Methodist Healthcare Ministries out of San
Antonio has come to our church and trained the first facilitator
team to help with this important ministry. Nancy Laundy say she
is ready to accept participants from CCUMC in the program. Just
email or call the church office to sign up or for more
information.
The Parents' Night Out will held every 3rd Friday for couples
who need time with each other away from the kids for awhile. The
babysitting service will include fun things for older children
to do. Contact Nancy Laundy or the Church Office or send an
email to them to reserve a space.
Meeting Dates & Events to Remember:
Outreach Team Meeting, Monday,
August 4th 7pm Elevator Rm
Girls' 2008
Seminar (Registration Required)--The
Hello, Me! Girls' Seminar is for girls 9th grade
through college age, July 15, 16, & 17th from 6 to 9 pm.
Registration is encouraged so that there will be enough
space, prizes and food for everyone. There will be
entertainment, good food, exciting booths and lots of fun.
Bring a friend, sign up and spend 3 cool evenings
with us. You'll be so glad you did!
Take a look at some
of the photos from last year's seminar:
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The first night of the Girls' Seminar is a time to get acquainted, receive gifts and learn the theme song.
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Skits depict real life.
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"Beautiful" is the theme song for the "Hello, Me!" Girls' Christian Seminar 2007
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The seminar requires lots of support from those who care about the girls in our community. The meals and decorations were prepared by Edie Stimach
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Pastor Ty McDonald encourages the girls to be all they can be and to remember God made each one unique and special.
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Introducing a friend is a fun way to get acquainted.
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How NOT to . . .
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and HOW to . . .
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dress for special occasions.
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Lots of hugs were given and received.
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Songs were sung by the girls accompanied by several musicians.
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Each cross made by Laura Steinbring
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Crosses were received by each girl at their graduation.
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Group picture 2007
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You Are Invited:
Come join us in these and more exciting
ministries. Let us know if you have additional Outreach
Ministry ideas for us to consider! We need your help and
input.
