WOMEN’S CLUB

 The Christmas Stuffed Animal and Book Drive for Upbring was a great success. Ninety-Three (93) books and Sixty (60) stuffed animals were collected to be distributed to the Headstart Centers across Texas. Thank you to everyone who participated.

It was also decided at the last meeting to begin a pill bottle collection. Bottles will be contributed to a ministry that accepts donations of clean, empty, recapped, label and residue-free pill bottles for inclusion in shipments of medical supplies. The pill bottle program fulfills the dual needs of improving medical care in developing countries (like Africa, where bottles are needed to protect medications from the elements) and caring for our environment.

Acceptable donations include Prescription and Over-the-counter pill bottles, large and small, and can be child-resistant or not. To prepare bottles, all labels must be removed, leaving no glue or residue; bottles must be washed in very hot water and dish soap; rinse and dry thoroughly, and replace lids. Bring in a plastic bag to the church and the bottles will be placed in a collection spot.

Also, a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction is happening on Sunday, February 14 at 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall. Free-will donation for spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, and beverages. Come and enjoy a delicious meal and fellowship, and consider donating an item for the auction (homemade / new items accepted — baked goods, crafts, services, gift baskets).  Invite friends and family!

Special Needs Social Group

As young adults transition from high school classes through the Special Ed programs and sponsored work assignments, they lose touch with peers, and in some cases become isolated in our busy world. We are serving these individuals in our community, ages 18-35, with a safe place to meet once a month (second Sunday of each month) to reconnect with peers, and hopefully, make new friends.  This group meets the second Sunday of each month in the Fellowship Hall from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

This month’s gathering will be Sunday, December 14, from 2 - 5 p.m. in Concordia’s Fellowship Hall (Gym). Wear your ugly Christmas t-shirt, bring an ornament for a gift exchange, and come and enjoy food and games.

If you would like to assist this group with the planned activities - help with table set up, food servicing or just to support the group, contact the church office.