EMMAUS’ Intergenerational Day of Community Service
Was held November 2010
Similar retreats are planned for 2011. Read more about what we did last year here:
This 1-Day Retreat focused on serving others who are affected by Hunger & Poverty in our local community and in countries around the world. The purpose of this Retreat, centered on the issues of Hunger, was to offer service projects that helped to enhance our awareness and understanding of those that could benefit from our efforts during this day of community service. The Retreat was designed to work with people’s personal schedules, thereby allowing everyone to give some time during this Intergenerational Day of Service.
The Emmaus Fall Retreat Planning Committee is looking forward to sharing our next day of giving with you and your family!
Quarter Campaign for Stop Hunger NOW
Saving quarters for Stop Hunger Now. ($2,500 was contributed.)
Shoe Box Project
Working with the Board of Christian Education – Junior/Senior High Youth Group, this project collected collect personal care items for packages that will be distributed at Shelter House.
Morning Worship service & Light Breakfast
The day started with morning worship and light breakfast allowing members to gather together to reflect and pray before going out into the wider community.
\Stop Hunger NOW Meal Production
This project involved packaging 10,000 non-perishable food items for shipment overseas.
Shelter House
Shelter House is a haven in the DC Metropolitan area providing temporary emergency housing and services to homeless families. Volunteers worked on minor apartment repairs.
Emmaus’ Sunday School
Supply Closet Organization
Looking near to Emmaus, we took a closer look at our supply closets that serve our Sunday School Program.
Dinner w/“Empty Bowls”
“Empty Bowls” is an international project designed to fight hunger by using the skills of local community artists and art organizations.
All donations went to hunger relief through “Our Daily Bread” and “Empty Bowls”. Everybody had a GREAT time; dinner was a wild success!
Hunger Advocacy Campaign
On Sunday morning (before and after worship), we had an opportunity to write letters to our legislators about legislation that affects the poor and those in need!