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Cross Ministries News for February

CROSS MINISTRIES
Anderson, SC

Clothing Closet

  • Carol Brooks who runs the Clothing Closet needs help.  If you are available to help on a Monday, Wednesday for Friday from 9:00 am - Noon please do so.  Help is needed with organizing clothes and assisting the many people who come to the store.  A smiling face and helping hand can go a long way.
  • Also, there are some minor carpentry needs at the Clothing Closet.  Cross Ministries will provide the supplies, but they need someone to do the actual repair work to the door way.  For more details, contact Pastor James.

Food Bank

  • The Cross Ministries food bank located a block from our church is in need of canned meat and vegetables.  Donations will be appreciated!
  • Join Pastor James for a Food Bank/Soup Kitchen Clean Up Day on Tuesday, February 26 at 10:00 am. (Lunch Provided)  If you have anytime available to help, it would be appreciated.


Community Garden?  Do you have a passion for growing things?  Would you like to use your gift to help grow fresh vegetables at the Food Bank?  If so contact Pastor James



Easter Celebration Service sponsored by Cross Ministries will be on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 7:00 PM
  • Location: Homeland Park Baptist Church (HPBC Will Lead Worship)
  • Speaker: Pastor Dr. Wendell Bannister from Orrville Baptist Church

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