In Past years the Bazaar Committee has helped many aspects of the Church and community.

 Among these include:

• Sponsoring Mother's Day flowers presented to the women
• Purchasing gifts for Father's Day
• Purchased gifts for Christmas
• Purchased fans for the Sunday School classrooms
• Paid an oil bill
• Supported VBS
• Sponsoring the Disciple Bible Study
• Helping those in need

  KNITTING MINISTRY

  The Knitting Ministry is a relatively new ministry to our congregation.  Begun in 2005 and led by Cindy Lambert-Weaver, we gather each week to make lap blankets, baby blankets and prayer shawls.  These gifts of love are brought to the congregation for prayer.  The gift is then presented to a baby at their baptism or to an ill member of our congregation - bringing with it the love and prayers of our community.  

  The Knitting Ministry gathers each Wednesday evening from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.  We welcome all knitters, crocheters, or other needle workers who would like to share this ministry with our group.

   

  If you are interested in joining, please call our group leader: Cindy Lambert-Weaver at (610) 614-1477.

   We also ask for your support in donating yarn or any financial support toward

  the purchase of yarn (see below) for this beneficial ministry.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

  Yarn preferred:  4 ply worsted; baby yarn, variegated colors, both female & male colors and general colors

  FELLOWSHIP

  Current:

  Past Events: *Click to see more pictures

  Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs 2010

  

  Strawberry Festival 2010

  

  Outreach Projects (current)

  LOVE TREE OF WARMTH:

  It’s still early for the tree to be set-up however it’s not too early to start collecting new or gently used hats, gloves, scarves, socks, boots, coats, etc. for when it does arrive in December. Help keep local people warm this winter.
   

  

  CHRISTMAS CARDS:

  It’s not too early to start writing out those Christmas cards for the shut-ins, hospitals and soldiers. If you need a copy of how to sign your cards, see Desireé. Boxes of cards are also available.           

  OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD:

  Our Church Family participates in Operation Christmas Child each Christmas. The shoe boxes are delivered to needy children of the United States and throughout the world. 

  www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/

    

CLOTHING DRIVE:

Our clothing drive in June 2010 made a profit of $386.39 for the church. We collected 2848 lbs of clothing and 108 lbs of shoes.

  

 

NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH OUTREACH PROJECT: My Brother's Keepers at: Hope UCC, 701 Cherry St., Wind Gap, PA 610 863-4474…

Is in GREAT need of old blankets, sheets, comforters, sleeping bags and men's ties for their wonderful work in making sleeping bags for the homeless. All fabrics are usable. They can be dropped off Mon-Thurs. from 8 am to 1 pm. Thank you so much for your cooperation. (Please NO clothing.)



UMCOR RELIEF EFFORTS: UMCOR responds to natural or civil disasters that are interruptions of such magnitude that they overwhelm a community's ability to recover on its own. UMCOR's work on behalf of United Methodists is global and includes countries in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, the Caribbean. UMCOR serves in long-term disaster recovery in the US.

UMCOR always works to enable those affected by disasters to take responsibility for relief and recovery work.

Providing Immediate Relief

UMCOR works to provide relief and rehabilitation for the entire person-physical, social, and psychological-in a distress situation.

Securing Long-Term Recovery

Recognizing that disasters cause disruptions that can last for years and often create permanent changes in people's lives, UMCOR works within a community to address the long-term effects of a disaster and assist people in rebuilding and adjusting to change.

Partnering to Maximize Resources and Effort

Wherever possible, UMCOR forms partnerships with other religious and secular organizations to pool resources and avoid duplicating efforts.

To make an online donation please visit: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/.

TISSUE BOX PROJECT: EBUMC distributes decorated tissue boxes to the homebound and Slate Belt Nursing & Rehab residents for Christmas and Easter. Square boxes of white, non-lotion/unscented tissues are collected throughout the year for this project. Thank you in advance for your support!

STRENGTH FOR SERVICE: “Strength for Service” is a devotions handbook for soldiers, police, fire fighters, emergency workers, etc.  The book is full of powerful and appropriate messages in an easy to use format, written for Christians of all denominations and sects.  Donations are being accepted.  Pamphlets are in the narthex or log on to:  www.StrengthForService.org

SAFE HARBOR OF EASTON: Safe Harbor is in need of men & women’s deodorant and shampoo.  They are also taking donations of clothing, shoes, suitcases, and clean bedding supplies to help people in their community who could use the extra assistance. Canned food and produce are also welcome, but individuals donating produce will need to deliver the items to Safe Harbor on your own. If you ever have a party and don’t know what to do with all the leftovers, Safe Harbor will accept those donations as well to serve to those, in need.
For more information about Safe Harbor please visit: Safe Harbor of Easton.



BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION: We will be collecting Box Tops for Education. They can be found on various General Mills cereals, boxed food items, paper products, etc. Each box top is worth 10¢. You may put them in the box with the Mr. Z’s/Weis slips. They will be donated to St. Joseph’s Indian School in South Dakota.

CENTER OF ANIMAL HEALTH & WELFARE: The animal center (SPCA) is in dire need of cat litter, dry cat food, and canned cat & dog food. Monetary donations will also be accepted. You can either deliver it yourself or mail a check to: “The Center” 1165 Island Park Rd, Easton, PA 18042.

For more information about the SPCA, please visit: SPCA.