Back Pack Ministry

St. John's Lutheran church has started their very own backpack ministry. They are serving 8 familys right now and about to pick up 4 more. If you have any can goods that you really don't need or maybe you just want to help please let me know. I know they would greatly appreciate it.

cabarrusfightinghunger@gmail.com

Childrens Toothbrushes

My little girl is collecting children's toothbrushes to send on a medical mission trip to the Dominiqin Republic in March. Two doctors from Mt. Pleasant will be attending this trip and have asked my daughter to collect these toothbrushes. The goal is 400 toothbrushes by March and another 400 by September when they will go on their second trip. She is really trying to get all 800 toothbrushes. She currently has 317. Good start, but a ways to go.

Brian Almond
cabarrusfightinghunger@gmail.com

We Made The Newspaper!

On January 22nd (Sunday) there will be an article in the Charlotte Observer (Cabarrus Neighbors) about us and our attempt to stop world hunger. This is a great thing, so that more people can know about what we are trying to do. Be sure to look for it. Let us know what you think.

Cabarrus Fighting Hunger

Email: cabarrusfightinghunger@gmail.com

Stop Hunger Now 2012

Hello Everyone,

   Our Stop Hunger Now 2012 campaign has officially began. We had a meeting on January 5th to talk about the event and how we would raise money for it. The tentative date for the packaging event will be on July 28th 2012 at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. The time hasn't been decided yet. We had 4 churches represented at the meeting. I know that the numbers will grow as word gets out about what we are trying to do. Last year was a great success and I am sure that this year will be the same. This opportunity is open to any church or any body that wishes to help. Please tell everyone you know about it so we can raise as much money as possible so that we can feed as many children as possible. Thank you to everyone that attended. Now lets go out and get this thing rolling!!

Feeding the Hungry

       As the Christmas season approaches everyone gets that desire to help others and bring peace and comfort to those around them. For this act, I am truly grateful! This is a part of what makes this season so special. But, what happens the rest of the year? Does that peace and comfort begin to fade when all of your loved ones go home, or when the newness of the gifts wear off, or when all that good Christmas cooking is gone? Or were you able to even feel anything at all. Some people living very close to you never get the feeling of peace or comfort all year long. Your next door neighbor may be running low on money, or need clothes that they can't afford, or worst even yet is maybe starving. This is a feeling that never should exist for anyone. Not just at Christmas time, but any time.The Christian faith has no room for such feelings. We, the people of this world are responsible for each other. No matter how rich or how poor, rather you know them or you don't. Nor, does it matter where they live. The Bible tells us plainly to help others, and the Golden Rule says, Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Our mission here is to do just that.
      As we did last year, we will again be working with Stop Hunger Now to raise money for, and package as many meals as we can. Last year we packaged around 30,000 meals for starving children around the world. This year we hope for twice as much. Please, look into your hearts and consider helping us keep the feelings of hopelessness away from 30,000-60,000 children next year.

Thank You!
Brian Almond
cabarrusfightinghunger@gmail.com

Clothes

Thanks so much for all the clothes donations. We were able to fill a 25 foot box truck slam full. Giving like that is truly a blessing!!

Donate Your Unwanted Clothes

Some local churches are collecting clothes to go to Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Kentucky. This area is home to many coal miners that have lost their jobs due to the smaller amounts of coal used in today's world. These are very proud people and don't want anything given to them even though they are in serious need. So, clothes are donated to Red Bird Mission where they are sold to these family's for only a couple dollars. This money is taken and used for other mission work in that area. They except many other things as well, like tables,chairs, or furniture of any kind. All donations must be gently used and in good shape. If you have anything that you would like to donate please let me know and I will set up a time to get it from you. All donations will be taken to Red Bird Mission during the 2nd week of November. So, you have plenty of time to clean house! Thanks in advance.

If you would like to know more about this mission please visit their website at:   http://www.rbmission.org/

Always remember, What you may consider trash, others may consider it as treasure!

Brian Almond
Cabarrus Fighting Hunger (And Everything Else)
704-791-2490