Update on needs - Nov 29

I visited the Center today and here is what is needed and not needed.

Things we don't need
Heaters - The Center was given a generous donation and dozens of heaters were purchased at a great price.
Boots - As noted before, all the needs have been filled
Pants, shirts - As of know, the inventory is in good shape

Things we do need
Food!! - The pantry is not in great shape. If you got a food card last Sunday, please purchase the item and bring it in
Hoodies - These are still in demand. Large and x-large.
Socks - As usual, you can't go wrong with tube socks

We need to thank and praise God for how He has supplied the needs of heaters, boots and some of the clothes. It is truly amazing to see God in action. He is a good God.

Women's boots have been bought!!

At the Thanksgiving Eve service at church a person handed us $300 to be used for the boots!!! They also gave us $100 to be used for food.

Today, Chris and I took advantage of the Black Friday sales and got great deals on all the boots that were asked for. We went to two stores and, can you believe it, we got fantastic parking spots each time.

I will be taking the boots to the Shelter tomorrow. God accomplished yet another job through His people at our church. He is so awesome.

Woman's boots are needed

At the Center, there is a very long list with the names of everyone who needs boots. There must be about 40 people on this list. Fortunately, a donation has been made by another church and it will be used to purchase a large percentage of the boots.
I hope you noticed that the donation will cover a large percentage of the need. This is where we get involved. Of the percentage that won't be covered by this donation, there are 7 women who need boots and we are responsible for supplying these boots. They need waterproof, insulated, lug soled boots for the winter. Here is who needs the boots along with the size (women's size).
Anne 7 wide
Linda 7
Viona 7
Stacy 8.5
Holly 10
Denise 9.5

That is only 6, I know we can do this. If you want to purchase a pair of boots, please let me know so I can make sure we don't double up on any of these needs. Please send me an email at dennis@bethanylanebaptist.org or call me at 410-465-0150x11.

We need food!!

On Sunday the 23rd, the youth will be handing out cards that each represent a food item we need in the pantry. We are getting very low here at our church and the pantry at the Day Center is not in good shape as well. I know there will be a lot of shopping going on for Thanksgiving, please help this ministry by taking a card or two, purchasing the item and returning it the next time you are at church.

Update on Center Needs -- Nov 7th

For clothes we need
1. Hoodies, hoodies and more hoodies of all sizes
2. jeans, t-shirts, jeans, socks
3. heavy winter coats that are waterproof

Clothes we don't need
1. sweaters, they don't like the because they take so long to dry
2. we have been getting summer and business clothes, we really don't need this stuff

Food
We handed out a ton of cards a few weeks ago. If you took one, please purchase the item and get it to us. The pantry at the Center is really low
The youth will be handing out new cards in a few weeks

Tents, sleeping bags and blankets

Tent heaters - rumor has it you can buy these at Walmart for about $50. We estimate we will need about 40 total!! A list has been started at the Center. See my previous post for details on this

Prayer - We have ministered to about 150 different people since July!! Pray for the homeless, the volunteers and for Anne and Joe as they lead this incredible minsitry!!

We get to serve on Saturdays!!

We are now partnering with another church on the 3rd Saturdays of every month!!! The center is open from 10-2 on Saturday and we will need people who can cook, server, drive, talk, listen and just hangout. Our first Saturday is on November the 15th.

If you want to get involved, just let me know.