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ERT Team and Missions

The Mission Trip to Slidell LA

The trip to work with Epworth center was an amazing blessing. The team had a lot of fun working to help Mrs. Helen and her family.  It was labor of love and we look forward to our next trip.

The ERT Team Trailer

The ERT team is blessed to have a trailer to use for hauling much needed supplies to disaster areas.   

ERT pictures

Getting the Church ready for Hurricane Isaac
Getting the Church ready for Hurricane Isaac
Hurricane Isaac preparations
Hurricane Isaac preparations
Refitting Mrs Helen's bathroom
Refitting Mrs Helen's bathroom
Morning devotions are a great start to the day
Morning devotions are a great start to the day
Mrs Helen's handicap ramp in progress
Mrs Helen's handicap ramp in progress
Carol and Tom cutting the skirting
Carol and Tom cutting the skirting
Tom and Gayle cutting wood for the deck
Tom and Gayle cutting wood for the deck
Work hard, Eat well! Ann and Brenda prepping dinner.
Work hard, Eat well! Ann and Brenda prepping dinner.
Carol and Ron installing the new skirting
Carol and Ron installing the new skirting
Glen and Greg working the cement for the ramp.
Glen and Greg working the cement for the ramp.
Hurricane Isaac prep done!
Hurricane Isaac prep done!
Teamwork for Hurricane Isaac prep.
Teamwork for Hurricane Isaac prep.

Heavenly Hammers

Galations 6:10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith

Heavenly Hammers is a spiritual vision leading us to assist those in our community to live safely and independently in their homes. Some of the needs are to repair storm damage, freshening the yard and exterior or installing fixtures and/or ramps to make living at home safe.  If you or someone you know is in need of assistance please contact us.  Heavenly Hammers is always in need of additional volunteers.  If you feel led to volunteer contact Tom Gavorcik at 330-204-4884.  No special skills required.

Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HeavenlyHammers

With the help of 18 volunteers, including snowbirds, Heavenly Hammers has worked on 3 projects since the last newsletter. The work was greatly appreciated by the recipients and the love in our church has been evident to those who witnessed the groups at work.

Thank you for making our ministry a success and helping us to minister to the beaches hand in hand as representatives of our church and our Lord.

If you are interested in joining our ministry or know of someone who needs our help to remain safely in their home please contact

Tom Gavorcik at beacheshelpinghands@yahoo.com or 330-204-8839

Stay tuned for upcoming projects!

WORSHIP TIMES

TRADITIONAL SERVICE

8:30AM

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE

10:00AM

THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

6:30PM in FELLOWSHIP HALL

ALL TIMES CENTRAL

ERT

by Lori Butler

As you know Hurricane season is always on our minds.  The Early Response Team would like to encourage everyone in the Church and our community to be prepared. You can find useful information for setting up your emergency kit on the website: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ . Also, be sure to have an evacuation plan keeping in mind special needs, medica-tions and pets.

 

The ERT and the Church have purchased an Early Response trailer so that we can readily respond to a disaster if needed. Team leaders are working with other agencies in the area to better serve the community. If you are interested in joining the effort please contact Carol Bonanno or Lori Butler. Training and certification are done around the area and you can find information on our district website: http://www.awfumc.org/

On October 7th we will resume our normal Sunday Schedule with services at 8:30am and 10:00am central time.

Do you have a special gifting or talent to use as a part of the body of Christ?  We want everyone to be involved in serving the Lord.  Please see Pastor Jerry for a form to fill out.  We are all a part of God's plan and we would love for you to be involved in ministry with us.

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Correctional Facility Ministries

by Pam Martin

 

In addition to her duties as Victim Advocate for the Salvation Army, and board member for the Gulf County Domestic Violence Task Force, Pam Martin teaches, through her faith based prison ministry, a victim’s awareness class at Gulf Correctional Institute (GCI) and Calhoun Correctional Institute (CCI). The attendees will receive a certificate of completion . The class covers crimes of all varieties to include domestic violence, violent crime, sexual assault, murder, child abuse, sexual abuse, drunk driving, and drugs and society. Discussions address the impact of these crimes on the victims; the perpetrators do not consider the overall impact on the victim and their family and friends. Pam forces them to think about the victim’s view of the crimes committed against them. Those participating enjoy the class and it gives them a voice.

Pam just completed a 6 month class at Gulf Correctional Institute with certificates being passed out on March 25. Another class will be starting right away

God surely blessed Pam with a unique talent and she in turn blesses those whose lives she touches. Let’s continue to pray and support Pam’s efforts for the Lord Jesus. Contact Pam at (850) 769-7989.

Homeless Identification Program

The HIP is a program that helps the homeless get vital documents that help them get jobs and services so that they can get off the street and have a better future.