Missions & Ministry

A Message from Missions

The communion offering for July is for the Popcorn Zoo Animal Sanctuary, a refuge for animals in need. It is located in the scenic pine barrens of Ocean County. Started in 1977 it is the home of over 200 animals and birds who suffered abandonment, cruelty, injury, illness, handicap, old age and inappropriate ownership. Wildlife, farm animals, and exotics all have spacious living quarters and are assured a lifetime of good care. When and if possible the animals are released to their natural habitats.

The communion offering for August is for The Milltown Rescue Squad.  They have been serving the community since 1937. They are an all-volunteer EMS agency that operates 3 ambulances and are staffed with NJ certified EMTs. All ambulances adhere to or exceed the NJ Dept. of Health
inspection requirements. They serve the Borough of Milltown as well as the New Jersey Turnpike between Milepost 76 to 84. The squad operates 24/7 and responds to over 1000 calls per year. If you need help you can count on the Milltown Rescue Squad to be there.

The month of July we will be collecting school supplies that will have to be delivered to the Salvation Army by August 5th to be distributed to kids in our area. Items needed are Crayola crayons, Elmer's glue sticks, colored pencils, sanitary hand wipes/small bottles of hand sanitizer, spiral notebooks in assorted colors, construction paper, 2 pocket file folders, #2  pencils, Bic pens, and Clorox wipes. Items will be used for back to school and after school programs.

Thank you for your help with the missions of the Church!

Have a safe and happy summer!

A Summer Prayer
Long warm days … The pace of life slows … A time for picnics and rest in the shade … Lord, help me to rest awhile in the cooling shade of your presence. Slow down my restless heart and fill me with gentle compassion for all your people. Amen.

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