The Mission of the Month for September is CarePartners. They provide support, education, resources, and respite to caregivers, and quality care to those individuals living with memory loss, Alzheimer’s, or Dementia.

Some of their services include A Dementia Day Center, The Gathering Place, Common Ground, and Second Family. CarePartners collaborates with faith groups and community organizations and over 1,200 volunteers all over the Houston area.  Our Gathering Place program meets on the third Monday of each month. Our volunteer team works together to provide a joyful time for everyone. We provide a half-day activity program created to encourage socialization and engagement. Participants enjoy music, creative expression, physical and wellness activities, and a delightful lunch. Interested in becoming a volunteer? Reach out to Sarah Dikeman or Jacquie Ballesteros.

September Mission Updates & Opportunities

SBPC Hot Meals on Weekends – This vital program is struggling from a dip in SBPC volunteer participation. It is so easy to participate, and it’s a meaningful experience for the deliverers as they witness the gratitude from the recipients of the meals each month. The 4^th Saturday of each month we look for individuals to deliver meals to shut-ins.  Sometimes we assume that a program is just going to float along without everyone’s help. SBPC has 2 routes, so we usually need a total of 2 pairs of volunteers each month.  Please contact Lu Taylor or use the online signup if you are interested in volunteering to deliver meals for one month this year.

Academy Trunk or Treat on October 16th – be sure to sign up to participate in this fun annual event in the parking lot by sponsoring a decorated car and handing out treats.  The event is from 5:30-6:30pm. Reach out to Renee Henry if you are interested.

Seafarers Christmas Shoe Box Packing and Wrapping – this annual and fun event will take place in the Fellowship Hall during the Sunday School hour on November 29^th. Please bring any donations to the church office collection bin by November 22^nd. Please let Laurie Mitchell know if you are interested in delivering the boxes to the Seafarer’s Center.

Mission of Yahweh Summer Snack Drive – Thank you to all who brought healthy snacks this July! And thanks to the Nanneys who delivered a full trunk load of goodies to the mission!