WOMEN’S CLUB EVENTS / NEWS

Women’s Club is sponsoring a pill bottle collection. Bottles will be contributed to a ministry (Matthew 25: Ministries) 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.

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The Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on February 15 was a great success. Concordia members and friends gathered at noon to enjoy a delicious meal and participate in the Silent Auction. There were many great items to bid on - Astros’ tickets, stained glass, home-baked goods, jewelry, Hot Wheel Collectible Cars, and more. Thank you to everyone who came, brought and bid on auction items, and supported our organization is a big way. Almost $3,900 was made for which we give thanks to God. The money will be used for LWML mites (mission grants), church projects, and other things to be decided upon.

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During Lent Women’s Club will also begin collecting items for Orphan Grain Train’s Hygiene Kits.

These kits are in great need, because hygiene is difficult to maintain in many countries especially when everything is destroyed from a natural disaster. These kits contain basic cleanliness needs and are shipped to help victims of natural disasters and to families in need around the world. The narthex display will be out on February 18 and items can be brought to the church after that, if you desire to participate.  The items needed for one kit are: 

 bath towel and washcloth (dark color preferred)

Regular size bar of soap

toothbrush

nail clipper

sturdy comb (NOT POCKET SIZE)

small package of tissues

6 band aids (1/2-3/4” size)

If you prefer, monetary donations may be given (to Kathy Roensch) to help with the shipping of these items.  After Easter the kits will be assembled on a date to be announced. We look forward to once again assembling these kits and helping those in need.

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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.

The next event will be held Sunday, March 8, 2- 5 p.m. Stay tuned for the details.

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.