I am very happy to report that the crochet/knitting projects are continuing in many ways. I have put two reports on our bulletin boards of the many, many things that have already been donated and the "Ongoing Projects" now being worked on and accepted. I have seen pictures and thank you notes regarding some of the items sent to the orphanage in Romania and they are heartwarming. I am proud that we are a continuing part of these very worthwhile and continuing donations.

It's a wonderful way to spend your time and help others. If you have no interest in the projects but have yarn you would like to donate, please see me--a good way to clean out your "craft" closet!! Please call me if you have any questions.

Donna Graves 219-923-2969

CROP Hunger Walk
September 26, 1 PM
Ending Hunger One Step at a Time

We will once again be the host church for the Lake County CROP Hunger Walk on September 26^th.  Last year, 13 church groups and approximately 150 walkers and volunteers from the Lake County area participated and raised $8638!!! Please plan to join us this year on our 4 mile walk to end hunger! Collection envelopes and information on registering with our church team via the internet are available at the recruiting CROP Walk table in the narthex. Even if you aren't able to WALK, you can still participate!! Join us "in spirit" as a Spirit Walker, sponsor another person from church who is walking that day, stop by the CROP Walk table and make a donation to the church team, OR signup for one of the many duties needed to organize and host another successful CROP Walk event!!

Once again, 25% of all monies collected will be split between two local agencies -- Greater Hammond Community Services, Inc and Crown Point Community Care Cupboard. If you have any questions/suggestion^s, please contact Linda Chandler, lchandleriucc@aol.com . We hope to have another great turn out  of walkers, Spirit Walkers, and volunteers.

Thank You!

Continue to bring ONLY the following  recyclable items to church and deposit in our 'recycling center' in the west hallway. Every little bit helps our planet and our community!!

*Aluminum can also be left near the storage shed on the East side of the building or placed in the garbage cans inside the door of the high school classroom. Yes, we can take ANYTHING aluminum — baking pans, hubcaps, refrigerator drawers, foil, etc.... as long as it is all aluminum (magnet WILL NOT stick to it). Please do not put in with the aluminum cans — these items must be weighed separately and paid at a different rate.
 

THANKS AGAIN.