Inspired to Serve! (Community Care)

Inspired to Serve! (Community Care)

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." (1 Peter 4:10) 

The Community Care Ministry at RLC strives to be good stewards of God’s grace and offer gifts to the community in various ways.

Imagination Library: Since 2014 we have been the local champions of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.  Since then 18,584 free books have been mailed to 670 preschool children in the Cairo-Durham School District as well as those associated with our church and preschool.  Our role in the program is raising the funds (approximately $25 per child per year) and handling the registrations.  Those who wish to serve in this program would help seek out sponsors & grants and check the website monthly for online registrations.  Donations are always appreciated!

Backpack Program: For several years we have worked with the Cairo-Durham High School Interact Club to provide 75 elementary school children with nutritious snacks on the weekends.  The program is again funded through sponsors & grants as well as the Hannaford Clynk Program.  Volunteers are needed to help administer the Clynk Program (returnable cans & bottles), find sponsors & grants, purchase and deliver food (from Hannaford) to the high school during the winter months.

Free For All – A free yard sale where we collect clothing & household items and it is all offered for free to members of the community in need. 

Food Pantry – Volunteers needed first and second Fridays to unload trucks (usually morning hours), Monday and Tuesday mornings to pick up food from Hannaford, Tuesday nights from 5-6:30 to help pack boxes. 

Grace Place – This program, which support those with mild to moderate memory loss due to Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia,   meets on Wednesdays from 10 am to 2 pm.  Those involved help the leader (Suzanne Quirk) with various activities such as singing, games, exercise and meals.

Walk Through Bethlehem – This year’s even will be held on December 10th.  Whatever your talent is, we have a role for you…acting, photography, crafts, food, organizing, decorating, etc!

Inspired to serve? Complete the form below to volunteer!