National Day
of Service

January 20

National Day of Service

Collection: January 5-19

Do you know that Martin Luther King Jr's birthday, January 20,  is the National Day of Service?  As part of the National Day of Service, the Go Team is collecting items for the 70 homeless veterans who live in the VA Hospital complex at Lyons.

You can participate in several ways.

Donate Items

Gently used, in good condition, MEN'S:
  • Winter coats and Jackets
  • Long pants and jeans
  • Sweaters and long sleeve shirts
  • Long sleeve T-shirts
And NEW MEN'S:
  • Socks, underwear and undershirts
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Bodywash
  • Shampoo
  • Shaving cream
  • Disposable razors
  • Deodorant
Collection bins will be available from January 5 to 19 near entrances to Center Court, the Sanctuary, and Door 5.

Write a Note

The Go Team is encouraging folks to write notes to the veterans thanking them for their service and perhaps including inspiring Bible verses. If you wish to write a note in advance, note cards are available near the collection bins and can be dropped off there. If you wish to write one at church, cards and assistance will be available in Douglas Hall and Center Court after both services on January 19.

Help Deliver

If you would like to join the Go Team in delivering the items on Monday, January 20, at 2:00 pm, please contact Jeff Knouse.
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