Ministry continues to spread warmth
GREENFIELD — During its weekly winter visits to those in need, including people living who are homeless and living outdoors, God’s Open Arms offers warm clothes, candles and other items.
It can use hats and gloves, winter coats, hand warmers, blankets, sleeping bags, comforters, and AA and AAA batteries.
Donated items are accepted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Family Auto Repair, 201 E. North St., Greenfield.
Information: “God’s Open Arms Ministry” on Facebook
McCordsville church to serve breakfast
McCORDSVILLE — McCordsville United Methodist Church will serve a community breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 19) at the church, 6247 W. Broadway, McCordsville.
Information: mccordsvilleumc.org, 317-335-3705
Ministry collecting household goods
HANCOCK COUNTY — Families are not able to get cleaning supplies and paper products with food stamps. Love INC’s H2O ministries provide these items for families that are referred and scheduled through the Love INC Clearinghouse. A group of volunteers at Realife Church, at St. James Lutheran in Greenfield and at Fortville Church of the Nazarene meet with the families to assist with their needs.
The ministry could use more of the following items: paper towels, tissues, laundry soap, dryer sheets, all-purpose cleaner, baby wipes, mouthwash and diapers (except size 3, which is in full supply).
You can drop items off on weekday mornings at the Love INC office, 630 N. State St. Or take them to Realife, 971 W. U.S. 40, Monday through Thursday.
Information: loveinc-ghc.org
Love Thy Neighbor banquet coming
GREENFIELD — Love in the Name of Christ of Greater Hancock County is preparing for its annual celebration of community churches and their volunteers.
The “Love Thy Neighbor” banquet is set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Trinity Park United Methodist Church, 207 W. Park Ave., Greenfield, with dinner provided by Hancock Regional Hospital caterer Ty Hunt.
Donations will be accepted at the event to support Love INC’s mission of connecting people in need with church programs or other agencies that can address the problem.
To register, visit loveinc-ghc.org/love-thy-neighbor-banquet-february-7th-2019/.
Journaling workshop coming up
“Journaling for Spiritual Growth” will be offered from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays from Feb. 3 to 24 at Fall Creek Meeting of Friends, 1764 W. State Road 38, Pendleton.
Workshop leader Marti Matthews is the author of “Pain: The Challenge and the Gift,” articles and a blog.
Sessions will include reflections on what people have learned from life experiences, what they feel called forward to, writing on spiritual topics and voluntary sharing.
The cost to participate in all sessions is $30.
For more details, contact Diann at [email protected].
