Backpack ministry kicks off this Sunday It is once again time to be our
brother keeper. For those who are blessed with an abundance, they are asked to
help those who struggle. The Backpack Ministry in Burns Flat and Dill City is
underway.
Tom Spence For the past 5 years, moncler
women jackets the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Burns Flat, Oklahoma
has helped needy children with school supplies. Last year, the program boldly
stepped out to help as many as needed help with backpacks and school supplies
that were attending the Will Rogers Elementary School in Burns Flat. That effort
assisted 80 children last year.
This year, the church plans to once again set out to help all of the local
elementary children who need supplies but can't afford moncler men
coats them.
Concurrently, the church is asking the community to respond to this need with
money, moncler
mens jackets supplies, and other giftsinkind. Supply lists are not yet
posted online or in the stores, but may be picked up at the schools or by email
to the backpack ministry.
Registration for assistance with school supplies will be on the same days as
student enrollment. Those desiring help with school supplies need to come to the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church on 6 or 7 August moncler men
vests 2012 between 4:00 and 7:00 pm to register. Supplies will be issued
on 14 August 2012. All who register will be given a reminder slip as to the
specifics of picking up supplies.
Parents must come in person to register. There are no "qualifying conditions"
to receive supplies. All are reminded that these are not "free supplies"
available for the taking, but supplies for those who need them and cannot afford
them. Parents are asked not to register for supplies just because there is no
charge, but to assist the ministry in stretching the supplies moncler
womens coats and funds available to those who need them most.
Groups and individuals desiring to donate to this local ministry may stop by
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church or mail checks to CPC, Box 8, Burns Flat, OK
73624. There will also be a drop box outside
http://www.moncleroutletvip.com/ the church for packs and
school supplies (no clothing items) beginning Monday, 16 July 2012.
The church is located at 205 State Highway 44 in Burns Flat. That is
immediately north and east of the town's only traffic light. Tom is a retired
Marine moncler
womens vests officer who traveled the world in service to his country.
He served in the United States, Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, the
Mediterranean, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Honduras and afloat. Tom now
pastors the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Burns Flat.
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