opportunities for mission
| The opportunity to actively support Bruen
Chapel's Mission Program exists throughout the year. Mission
projects are developed and produced by the Mission Committee. This
year's Committee chair is Jean Bell.
The Mission Committee collects Campbell Soup Labels year long. Look for the box in Room 208. The labels will be sent to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota where they can be redeemed for school equipment. Mission Projects occur seasonally throughout the year. During Lent collection boxes will be provided to parish members for St. Andrew's Society, a mission to overcome world hunger. A collection of monies to obtain scholarships for children of those in prison, who wish to attend a God's Kids Camp held at Highroads, a camp run by the Northern Virginia Bi-District of the United Methodist Church. Buying shares of animals to benefit the Heifer Society and preparing Christmas stockings for the Salvation Army ends the year. |
The Mission Committee Current Projects
Food for Others - 1st Sunday of every month
Every Communion Sunday non perishable food items may be placed in the basket in front of the altar.
Good used medical uniforms for Third World Countries
The Mission Committee is collecting medical professionals uniforms in good condition and empty prescription bottles. The uniforms and bottles will be sent to third-world countries. Please see Elma Hedden for more information.
January 4th - February 15th
Good used winter clothing drive - Salvation Army
February 25th - April 11th
Society of St. Andrew Lenten Devotional Program and Coin Box
During the Lenten season there will be two mission opportunities presented. We will be participating in a Lenten Devotional Program to benefit the Society of st. Andrews (SOSA) again this year. Each participant or participating family is provided a booklet of devotions and a coin box. You are asked to share in our Hunger Ministries by making a contribution to SOSA.
Our second mision activity during Lent will be a collection of baby clothing and supplies in cooperation with FACETS. We will be collecting baby clothing, bottles, powder, lotion, diapers, and other baby supplies throughout the entire Lenten season. There will be a collection box in the Narthex to place your donations in.
Easter Egg Hunt on the Lawn of Bruen Chapel - To be announced.
Mid May
Deliver soap/bath cloth kits to : All God's Children; Facets and Bethany House (Retreat house for abused women.)
June
July
August
September
October
Gleaning
November 21st - December 19th
Heifer Project; Sponsor a family for Thanksgiving Dinner through Facets
November 7th - December 5th
Christmas Stockings for Salvation Army