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Around the World...

The Mission of Engeye is to improve living conditions and reduce unnecessary suffering in rural Africa through education and compassionate health care.
Implicit to every project that we undertake is the understanding that it will ultimately be sustainable with little or no outside assistance, and that it will be accomplished free of the imposition of any foreign social, political, or spiritual values.  To learn more click here

The Mission of Engeye Scholars is to support the educational initiative of the Engeye Health Clinic. Specifically, our purpose is to help meet the educational needs of children living in and around Ddegeya Village, Uganda. It is our hope to positively impact the lives of children who may not have the opportunity to seek an adequate education on their own. We will work to do this one village at a time. Please help support this cause and instill hope in the hearts and lives of those less fortunate. You can make a difference and provide an educational opportunity for a child for as little as $20.00 per month. Yes, you can make a lasting positive change in a child’s life!  To learn how you can make a difference click here
 
Meet our Engeye scholars.  Susan, Jeffrey, Immaculate, Flavia, and Bena.   More scholars are waiting to be sponsored.  You can learn more about all of them at www.engeyescholars.com

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In the Community ...

Collection of the Month: Diaper Drive for Unity House

During the month of January, we'll be doing a "Diaper Drive" for Unity House. 

Diapers and related items are needed for families who visit their shelter. 

Donations can be dropped off in the collection bin at church.  Click here to learn more about Unity House and their Domestic Violence Services. 




Other Partner Organizations:
(click on each to learn more)

FOCUS Food Pantry

 In the Church...


One of our core values is to help people identify their spiritual gifts and to find ways to use them in ministry. I Corinthians 12 paints an image of the parts of the body working together in harmony. We're starting with some small "job listings" this week: (see the sign up sheets at worship or email us and let us know what you'd like to do!)

 

Refreshments: Share your gift of hospitality by bringing a snack for us to share after worship. Purchase a bottle of juice. We'll provide the coffee, tea, sugar, creamer and cups. One week commitment (unless you want to do more!)

 

Greeter: Arrive 15-20 minutes prior to worship and greet people as they arrive. Make sure they get a program and welcoming smile and help them find a seat if necessary.

 

Worship Assistant: We'd love to have your share your gifts of leadership by assisting with worship by sharing in worship and reading parts of the service including the Bible reading. We'll send you all the readings in advance via email. You can sign up once or once a month or whatever works with your schedule.

 

Vocalist/Song Leaders: Can you sing? We're looking for a few people who can help us with our "praise songs" during worship by providing a strong voice to "show us the way." We'd send you the music ahead of time and ask you to show up 30 minutes prior to worship for a short rehearsal with Dan. You can volunteer for every week or once a month or whatever fits in your schedule. Contact Sandy or Dan if you're interested!

Past Events....
Thanksgiving at Capital City Rescue Mission: Thanks to everyone who helped out at the Health Fair at the Capital City Rescue Mission on Thanksgiving Day.  Click here to see pictuers
 
Confirmation Service Project: Our Confirmation Students and a few others gathered at Koinonia Primary Care to do some preliminary work for the Holiday Blessing Party.  Click here to see pictuers
 
School Supplies Drive Results
A huge thank you to everyone who helped with our drive for school supplies for FOCUS.  Pastor Sandy delivered a car load of notebooks, paper, pencils and so much more during the last week in August!!!

 

CROP Walk

Results: Our tearm raised over $1000 in the CROP Walk held on Sunday, May 2,2010 Click here to see pictures of our team