We are once again collecting books for children’s literacy efforts through the 9th Annual Community Book Drive, and we need your help! This is a community-wide effort to collect new and used books for children ages birth to eleven. Collection is August 1 – September 9 (or anytime in between), then we’ll pick the books up from you. All books are sorted and counted on the United Way Day of Caring September 16, and will be distributed to vulnerable children throughout Washington County to help with literacy and school readiness. If interested in helping, contact Kathy at director@harccoalition.org or 301-842-4272. The Book Drive is a partnership of HARC, United Way and other community organizations. Learn more
Volunteers Needed
The FEEDING THE HUNGRY Ministry (aka “New light new day giving love Gods way!”) occurs every Sunday after service (around 11:30 to 11:45 am). They give out lunches until they run out.
New Light Metropolitan Community Church (40 West Church Street, Hagerstown) needs volunteers to help. You can volunteer to make lunches, distribute lunches, etc. You can volunteer one Sunday each month or all the Sundays up to what you feel comfortable with. Donations of food and supplies are also welcome.
Our neighbors depend on this meal each Sunday.
They have team leaders for each Sunday.
Sunday Leaders: 1) Deb Smith, 2) Connie Bauer-Safko, 3) Susie Danjolu, 4) David Washington. Call Dee Fenninger-Coggin (717-344-0054) to contact a team leader.
Tuesday Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen
Zion Reformed Church Tuesday Evenings 5:00 – 6:15 pm
Dine-in or carry out. All are welcome. Please wear a mask while inside the building. Be mindful that they are using all Safety Precautions for your protection.
Download flyer here.
Church Secretary Position Available
John Wesley UMC is seeking applications for the position of church secretary. This 25-30 hour/week position handles church communications preparing newsletters, weekly bulletins, including updating the website and producing slides for use in worship. The Secretary coordinates calendars, vendor scheduling and committee meetings. The Secretary supports the work of the Senior Pastor, the Director of Music and the work of the church treasurer. The position requires a strong attention to detail, the capability to communicate well with parishioners, vendors and the general public, ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and an ability to stay organized. Applications and related materials are available online at https://www.jw-umc.org/employment.
Broadfording Christian Academy Openings
Broadfording Christian Academy has part-time and/or full-time openings in the following areas:
- Physical Education
- Music
- Middle/High School Bible
- Middle/High School History
- Coaching (basketball and soccer)
Anyone interested in exploring these opportunities should contact Pastor Bill Wyand at pastor@broadfording.com.
Clinical Pastoral Visitation Training
Do you want to:
Confidently meet new people and represent your Pastor? Know how to visit patients within a Healthcare or Nursing Home setting?
NO CO$T …
12 week program that provides trainees with a combination of 50 hours classroom and in practice education leading to a Certificate in Clinical Pastor Ministry in Hospitals & Nursing Homes
Download this brochure for detailed information
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For more information, contact
Rev. Richard W. Bower at 301-745-4285 or e-mail at <rich.bower@maryland.gov> or by US mail at:
Western Maryland Hospital Center
C/O Director, Clinical Chaplain SVC’s & Education
1500 Pennsylvania Ave.
Hagerstown, MD 21742-3112
