ABOUT the MINISTRY:
COMPASSION-IN-ACTION (CIA) is an in-reach ministry at
Mt. Calvary.
Our focus is to provide loving support to congregation members at challenging times and to others with special needs.
Support includes reaching out to our faith family in various ways:
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
- PROVIDE A MEAL for the ill or recovering from a hospital stay, welcome a new baby, or to a family experiencing a recent death
- Several people have stated they would like to help but are unable to provide a full meal. So, the small freezer in the Fellowship Hall kitchen has been plugged in.
- You may donate any of the following: Please label what you are contributing, due to potential food allergies, etc. Also baking/cooking instructions for meals which are not already cooked. Please DATE the food, most will be at best quality for 3 months.
Casseroles – – remember a recipe for 13×9 pan makes two 8 inch pans These may be breakfast casseroles as well as main dishes. Crockpot Freezer Meals are welcome also.
Baked Goods – Muffins, Biscuits, Cookies, Quick Bread, Cupcakes, etc. - Transportation to doctor/dental/medical appointment–to make a request, contact one of the numbers listed below
- Errands and meals for homebound (pharmacy, groceries, etc.)
- Home or phone visit to “check in” on homebound and/or nursing home residents
- Assist home bound with a simple task around the house
- Help with community food drives and other requests for community assistance
- Organize and serve funeral meals
- Send greeting cards of sympathy, get well, thinking of you
How to Get Involved
If you are willing to share COMPASSION-IN-ACTION in a way that makes a difference, we need you!
Thrivent Grants – If you are a Thrivent Member, CIA will help you get in touch with people to help you use/donate your available grants.
Thomas vonSeggern is our expert on the use of grants– how to apply and information on specific uses for the grants.
Contact Jeannie Merritt at kanfans@gmail.com / 785-393-9836, Della Sass sass@bluevalley.net, or the church office any time you have questions concerning CIA, such as volunteering to help, suggestions for use of a grant, or any issue regarding Thrivent Grants.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4
