The First United Methodist Church is once again looking toward what we can do for the needy with the Lenten program “40 Days of Giving.”
Lent is a time to consider our spiritual growth as we remember the sacrifice that Christ made for us. What better way to start this process than to give to others?
This year the primary focus for “40 Days of Giving” will be providing non-perishable food items and personal hygiene items for Isaiah 61, who serve the homeless, and the Laconia High School food pantry.
Running through Lent, concluding on April 20, the church will be collecting non-perishable foods and personal hygiene items or financial donations. Church members have been challenged to donate one item each day during the 40 days of Lent. Anyone wishing to participate in the 40 Days of Giving is welcome to bring items each Sunday of Lent or drop items off Monday though Friday from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the church office.
Items being collected include the following:
Non-perishable food items: Canned meat, vegetables, soups, and fruit, macaroni and cheese or rice, baked beans, spaghetti sauce, boxed hot and cold cereals, hot chocolate mix, juice, peanut butter, pasta, tea, coffee, canned milk, etc. Please, no glass jars of any kind.
Personal Care items: Feminine products, shampoo, bath soap, disposable razors, shaving cream, deodorant, laundry detergent, etc.
A donation of $1, 50 cents, 10 cents per day – whatever works – designated for the FUMC with a note on the note line “Missions Committee Lenten Project.”
The church is located at 18 Wesley Way (off Route 11A near the 3/11 bypass), Gilford. If you have any questions, please call the church office at 524-3289.