Update from the Social Ministry committee -- by Rebecca Melick

As a committee, we are deeply saddened with the passing of Kay Beagle.  Kay, or Mrs. Beagle, as I still called her, was a friend and a role model to us all.  Unbelievably at 92, she still ran our Family Promise hosting program, greeting guests each day, tending to their needs and coordinating volunteers.  It was Kay who spent long weekend days at the CEB, always with a smile and kind word.  Let's do her proud and fill up the volunteer spots.  If you are  a veteran, recruit a friend who has never served.  If you are new, give it a try, but please help us to keep the tradition going. 

In Kay's memory, Social Ministry is considering undertaking a minor remodel of the Family Promise linen closet on the 3rd floor on the CEB.  This was a wish of Kay's to make it easier for volunteers to sort and store sheets and towels used by our guests.  If anyone is handy and interested in helping us with this project, please call Rebecca Melick at (908)229-3744 or email at rrmelick@gmail.com.

Coffee Drive for Faith Kitchen

Our coffee drive continues through February.  So far, we have collected 113 pounds.  We have exceeded our minimum goal, but are hoping to double our collecting to 200 lbs, exceeding our collection from 2016.  Donations can be placed in the narthex or entrance to the CEB

Family Promise — March 5 - March 19

Our Family Promise guests will be arriving in just one month.  Look for an electronic sign up, or sign up using the paper copy in the narthex.  It goes without saying that more volunteers are needed as Social Ministry committee members will be taking over the countless hours put in by Kay Beagle to make this ministry possible.

Feed My Starving Children — Friday 3/31 and Saturday 4/1

Members of Zion and friends will once again be given the opportunity to claim the days and times of their choosing prior to general registration through the FMSC website.  An email will be sent out by mid February with an electronic link.  Volunteers will also be needed to help with registration, set up, clean up and refreshments for the FMSC staff.

Tag Sale — April 29th (rain date of May 6th)

As spring arrives, save your treasures for our 3rd ( I can't believe it!) annual Oldwick Town Wide Tag Sale.  Donations will be received during April with a schedule to be published.  It was Kay's wish that donations from this sale start a scholarship fund for children of Family Promise to attend summer camp at Crossroads.