Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Centre Hall-Potter Food Pantry  Grace is blessed to host the Centre Hall/Potter Food Pantry.  A small group of volunteers established the ministry in 1983 and has provided food to families 11 months out of the year ever since.  Food scarcity has grown which means the need for volunteers grows, too.  Volunteers arrive the morning of the third Tuesday of the month (except for August) to package the food to that qualifying families will pick up between 1:30 - 3 pm.     

Donations are accepted throughout the month via marked boxes at the church.  Non-perishables like soup, cereal, pasta, canned vegetables, bread and more are appreciated.  Fresh produce, when available, is also needed. Families living in Centre Hall or Potter Township who need food are encouraged to call the coordinator at 814-364-1675 for more information.  If you are willing to help with the effort, use the same number to volunteer.

ITEMS TO DONATE BY MONTH:

January - Tissues

February - Canned Milk

March - Toothpaste

April - Cake Mixes

May - Kitchen Garbage Bags

June - Paper Towels

July - Soap

August - Toothbrushes

September - Shampoo

October - Toilet Paper

November - Sandwich Bags

December - Dish Detergent

Donation collection boxes are located inside the door at the parking lot entrance.

If anyone would like to help Maui below is the website pertaining to all UMCOR donations - https://umcmission.org/umcor-us-latest-responses/

Or, donate to the UMCOR # 982450 and indicate MAUI

FIRE NEEDS. Thank you.

UMCOR and the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church

Founded in 1940, the United Methodist Committee on Relief is the global humanitarian relief agency of The United Methodist Church. A part of Global Ministries, UMCOR works in more than 80 countries worldwide, including the United States and its terri-tories. The agency’s mission, grounded in the teachings of Jesus, is to alleviate human suffering with open hearts and minds to all people. Working in the areas of disaster response and recovery, sustainable development and migration, UMCOR responds to nat-ural or civil disasters that are interruptions of such magnitude that they overwhelm a community’s ability to recover on its own.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey at 4:17 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, the most powerful earthquake recorded since 1939. In the hours that followed, at least 78 aftershocks were reported, followed by a second earthquake of 7.5 magnitude.

The earthquake and aftershocks also impacted northwest Syria, where 4.1 million people depend on humanitarian assistance. Syrian communities, many of them women and children, are simultaneously facing an ongoing cholera outbreak and extreme winter weather, including heavy rain and snow.

Support relief and recovery efforts for this is Advance # 982450

GRACE PLAYSCHOOL has offered quality services for young children for more than 30 years. The goal of our curriculum is to introduce children to a variety of experiences through which they will learn life skills in an enjoyable Christian atmosphere. Among activities offered are stories, games, arts and crafts, science, outdoor activities, and field trips within the community.  Three year-olds are introduced to academic concepts, and in the four and five year-old classroom there is more emphasis on preparing young children for their kindergarten experience. 

Click the link below for all the details and to apply right now!