One City Cares will be hosting “Shoes for Orphan Souls”; a collection thru Buckner International here at One City now thru May 4th.
We are asking you to bring new shoes, both kids and adult sizes, as they will go to children up to age 18. Please know that many of these shoes will go to children currently walking barefoot in muddy, rocky terrain causing parasites and diseases stunting their physical development. Also, most schools require children wear shoes to be able to attend but for many poverty stricken families, shoes are a luxury they can’t afford.
Please drop your shoes off at one of the collection boxes by the Cafe or back entrance closest to the playground. Unable to shop for shoes? Go here and donate online!
It’s time for our annual Operation Christmas Child Packing party. We started collecting items this summer that will go in shoeboxes to be shipped to children all over the world this December. For many, this is the only Christmas gift they will receive.
We will meet on Wed, November 9 in the Kids Bldg from 6:30-8pm to pack the shoeboxes. Pizza will be provided. We are still in need of drawstring bags, zip pencil pouches, wash cloths, bar soap, toothbrushes and soap/toothbrush holders. All donations can be dropped off at the Welcome Center thru November 9. For more information about what Operation Christmas Child is, please go onecity.church/occ or call Pastor Amy at the church office, 409-892-8475.
One City Church will be hosting our annual Fall Carnival on Sunday, October 30th from 5-7pm in the Event Center. This year’s fall carnival will be like none we’ve ever had before! There will be a game trailer, bungee run, bounce houses, face painting, a fire truck, free hot dogs and popcorn, a photo booth, LifeShare’s donation bus will be here and of course, TONS of candy!
If you would like to donate candy, there are crates at our main church entrances and we will collect up until Oct. 30. If you would like to volunteer at the carnival, please sign up at www.onecity.church/carnivalvolunteer. We anticipate close to 1,000 people so we need all hands on deck!
We’re also asking everyone, volunteers and non volunteers, to pre-register here: www.onecity.church/carnival
As families prepare to go back to school in just a few weeks, we wanted to come alongside and help ease the burden. Between school supplies, new clothes, shoes, backpacks and more, things can add up quickly. We will be holding a Back to School Drive from now until August 21 where you can purchase items off our Amazon “wish list” by going to https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/A25PILG0RRHB?type=wishlist or you can pick up a paper copy at the Welcome Center. All items purchased on Amazon can be shipped to the church or you can drop them off at the Welcome Center.
If your family needs assistance getting back to school items or for more information, please contact Pastor Amy at the church office, 892-8475.
Calling all mothers! We’d like to invite you and your kiddos to the Lumberton park. Come and Let the littles play and you enjoy connection with fellow mothers! You don’t want to miss this.
For more information please call the Church Office or contact Shae Godeaux (409.549.5372) or Lina Ayres (409.791.5396)