We Welcome You to 

The Church of the Good Shepherd 

(Episcopal)

680 Racebrook Road, Orange, Connecticut 06477 •  203-795-6577

 SHELTER SUPPERS - PARISH OUTREACH

• One of the significant things we do as a parish in outreach ministries is a monthly supper for the Spooner Homeless Shelter in Derby, CT.  On the fourth (4th) Sunday of every month, two or three couples, individual volunteers or one of our church groups prepare a meal and deliver it to the shelter.  Sharing is a major aspect of the Christian life. The Spooner House, after almost seven years of searching, planning, designing and building in now housed in a new location at 30 Todd Road in Shelton

• As a parish,  we practice our Christian responsibility by engaging in  programs and services designed to meet the needs of those less fortunate than ourselves. The Spooner Shelter Supper is but one of these missions.  The need is real, and participation in this service is rewarding. As with many programs of this nature, there is always room for more of us to contribute our time and talent. We invite you to participate.

• Sandy Bremer is the coordinator of this ministry. In seeking volunteers, she  posts a list on the undercroft bulletin board with the dates for the forthcoming year when the Shelter Supper is our responsibility.  People are needed to fulfill this undertaking each month. If you wish to participate, place your name on the sign-up sheet posted on the undercroft bulletin board, or call Sandy Bremer at (203) 256-8865. We sincerely thank you for your involvement in this very important and rewarding experience.

• We also have sponsored a child - Ndiguimon Ndigyeallah - through World Vision. Letters from her are posted on the bulletin board in the Undercroft. Our sponsorship gives her the opportunity to go to school, get an education, grow strong and healthy, and fulfill the life God intended.

• Other areas of outreach are: Operation Christmas Child in November, and The Angel Giving Tree in December. More information about these two programs will be forthcoming in October.

• Our Love Shelves empty frequently and need donations as well as remembering the Rector's Mission Fund. Food coupons are a great way to purchase an extra item or two. If you have doubts about what food items to purchase, please refer to the list posted above the Love Shelves. Your assistance makes a difference at crucial times in people's lives.

KEY CONTACTS

Parish email:  thegoodshepherd@optimum.net

Sandy Bremer: Shelter Supper Coordinator 

  Tel: 203- 256-8865  -  email:  sandyhalliday@aol.com

Patricia Crocker - Outreach Coordinator

  Tel: 203-877-2976  -  email: JPCrocker@optimum.net