God’s Work. Our Hands.
God’s Work Our Hands are dedicated service opportunities for us to explore in our community.
Please forward photos of you or your GWOH group in action.
Please see below for each serve opportunity. If sign-up is necessary there will be a link provided, otherwise please reach out to contact persons with any questions.
SERVE OPPORTUNITIES:
All Peoples Church
Winter Coat Collection for APC (thru November)
Annual Winter coat drive for All Peoples Church, due to COVID 19 only NEW coats can be accepted this year.
Please contact: Renee Stadtler – 414-380-0263 or r.stadtler@hotmail.com
Items can be dropped off in grocery cart: Sundays 8:00am-Noon; Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-4:00. (Please contact Kara Mendez 262-744-5602 for drop off time. If a different time is needed it can be arranged.)
Coats for Kids It’s that time of year again! Leaves are turning color, crisp cool air is moving in and we start to pull out our winter gear. Church in Society will again have our annual winter coat drive for All People’s Church. Only new coats will be collected for All Peoples children this year. Due to the overwhelming response last year,they still have enough hats and mittens. Since APC would love their kids in new coats, your used coats can still be utilized at other donation centers. Thanks!
Let’s warm lots of hearts by providing lots of warm coats!! Collection runs October 1 – November 30
APC Food Drive
Link to Food Drive Letter:
https://mcusercontent.com/e01c95f1c9cfe4a9c352a3e5f/files/c9234d46-413b-4822-9d0d-d321a758f386/Food_Drive_Donation_Letter.docx
Items can be dropped off: Sundays 8:00am-Noon; Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-4:00. (Please contact Kara Mendez 262-744-5602 for drop off time. If a different time is needed it can be arranged.) OR you can do a financial contribution for the APC Food Pantry.
ERA’S Senior Network
ERA’s Senior Network has been providing self-sufficiency care packages to isolated and low-income seniors and adults with disabilities. In 2020 they have supported 1100 older adults in both Milwaukee & Waukesha Counties. They are looking for the following donations:
$10 Walgreens Gift Cards (write amount on card with permanent marker)
$10 Pick ‘n Save Gift Cards (write amount on card with permanent marker)
$10 Walmart Gift Cards (write amount on card with permanent marker)
Books of USPS Forever Stamps
Please deposit donations in bin marked for ERA’s Network in lobby at church by December 4th.
Please Contact:
Sandy Zielinski- 262-720-2805 or sgreenz@sbcglobal.net
Items can be dropped off: Sundays 8:00am-Noon; Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-4:00. (Please contact Kara Mendez 262-744-5602 for drop off time. If a different time is needed it can be arranged.)
Milwaukee Rescue Mission Donations
The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization whose mission is “To share God’s love by caring for those who are poor in body, mind and spirit; to see lives transformed through Christ to hope, joy and lasting productivity.”
Their many programs help homeless men, women & children.
They currently have an increased need for the following:
Clothing:
Men’s: new underwear (small-XXL) boxer briefs are preferred but will accept all donations
Boys & Girls: new or gently used pants (slacks) (toddlers through teens)
Serenity Inn Meal Donation
Contact Jan regarding setting up date to deliver meal.
Please Contact: Jan Larsen – 414-529-5193 or alarsen@wi.rr.com
Mission Community/Angel Tree (Salvation Army)
Because of our current environment due to Covid-19, our Angel Tree presents will be very different. If you wish to send a gift to a child/children this year, please do it with gift cards. Recommended gift cards should be from Wal-Mart and/or Amazon in the amount(s) under $25.00. Please send cards directly to:
Angel Tree Gifts
c/o Amber Mussomeli
Salvation Army
445 Madison St
Waukesha, WI 53188
**Please include notification that you are a member of Atonement Lutheran Church in Muskego. Deadline: Anytime before Friday, December 4th
Please Contact: Dianne Hoskins – 262-8537571 or di.hoskins@yahoo.com