Church of the Good Shepherd

HELP WANTED

The Mission Medical Clinic, a non-profit facility that serves sick people with no money and no insurance, is in need of volunteers.  They have hired a full time Nurse Practitioner; otherwise volunteers do all other work.  Specifically the needs are:

Their hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, starting August.

Website: http://www.missionmedicalclinic.org/ (link to the left)

Location: 2125 E. La Salle, Colorado Springs, 80909

Call for more info: Betty: 540-8303

Church of the Good Shepherd supports the Mission Medical Clinic with donations from special collections at Christmas and Easter and with funds earned by Thrift House proceeds.

 

SAFEGUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN

The Safeguarding God’s Children program is offered at at the Cathedral or at local Diocesan Churches, usually on Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. This program was designed by the Church Pension Group, and is aimed at preventing childhood sexual abuse. This program was designed by the Church Pension Group, and is aimed at preventing childhood sexual abuse.

Those who are required to attend this workshop (once every four years): All clergy, all persons who regularly work with children or youth , all persons who regularly supply transportation for children or youth, all employees or those adults whose living quarters are on the grounds of the church or school and all persons who supervise children or youth on an overnight activity.

Those who are recommended to attend the workshop:Wardens, Vestry, Bishop's Committee members and all parents and grandparents.

Upcoming Safeguarding God's Children Workshops are listed on the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado website.

PERSONAL ITEMS

Stockpile your toiletries for the folks who come to the Lord’s dinner. We will be collecting shampoos, soap, lotion, toothpaste, etc. for the guests of the Lord’s dinner. The next dinner we sponsor is in the spring of 2009, so we will collect these items throughout April. Travel sized items are ideal.

THE LORD’S DINNER

Preparing the Lord's Dinner

 

 

Once each quarter, Church of the Good Shepherd participates in a “soup kitchen” Sunday evening meal hosted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 21st and West Colorado Avenue. Food, workers, money and entertainment are always welcome! Contact Pastor Barbara for more information or to volunteer.




 




THRIFT HOUSE

THRIFT HOUSE WORKERS NEEDED:  The monies generated from our work at the Thrift House fund most of the outreach activities at Church of the Good Shepherd.  We work 2 days a month on a Monday and Thursday (between the 8th and 15th of the month).  Shifts are from 10-1 or 1-4.  We really need more volunteers.  Kids over the age of 14 are welcome.  Temporary workers (summer only or days off school only) are welcome.  People willing to be substitutes are welcome.  Men and women are welcome.  Please contact Pastor Barbara for more information

 

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