The Cross-Lit Pantry
The Cross-Lit Pantry was established by the Peace LYO in 2018 as a service project and an outreach effort to our local community.
Members of Peace, and family and friends, bring in food donations and various church members keep an eye on the pantry throughout the week and restock as needed.
If you would like to contribute items to the pantry, you can bring the items to church on Sundays and leave them in the Access entrance (to the left, under the coat rack when you enter the building).
The LYO appreciates all of the support that continues to make this effort such a success!
other outreach efforts
Back-to-School Giveaway
We are preparing for the annual Back-to-School Giveaway, which Peace and the Sardinia Church of Christ sponsor along with the other Agape churches. This is open to kindergartners through seniors in high school. Students can pick up backpacks and fill them with school supplies and hygiene items. We will also have shoes of all sizes available for the students to choose from. We will have chairs available so the students can try on the shoes. We will have a variety of backpacks and shoes. Peace will donate toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, and feminine pads. All items can be placed in the "Backpack Blessings" drawer in the big cupboard in the Access entrance. The Backpack Blessings drawer is at the far left as you are facing the cupboard.
Saturday, July 19 from 9am - 12pm
Wednesday, July 23 from 4pm - 7pm
*giveaway to be held at the Sardinia Church of Christ
House of Peace Orphanage in Bariadi, Tanzania
Bariadi is an orphanage in Tanzania. The Diocese of East Lake Victoria is a sister synod to the Southern Ohio Synod. Bariadi has a building named House of Peace after our church. We sponsor two students in the orphanage, Meshack and Daniel. We no longer sponsor Flora, who has finished her secondary studies and is studying college courses. Every fifth Sunday, the Sunday School's entire offering goes to Bariadi. We also will have a basket out for a love offering during each service. The monies we send help keep the Bariadi students in school with the hope of a future.
Wilson Children’s Home
We now have a collection point in the foyer of the lower level entrance for "Christmas in July." The Sunday School Board invites everyone to join them once again in showering the kids at Wilson Children's Home in West Union with some great gifts. We will collect items for "Christmas In July" throughout the month of July. As of now, they have 14 children -- 11 boys and 3 girls -- ranging in age from 14 to 18, so gifting should be age appropriate. You will find gift ideas in the bulletins or in the July Beacon. Monetary gifts are also appreciated. The home reports that its largest expenses are sports fees that range from $150 to $200 per participant per sport.
Agape Emergency Fund
Monetary donations help to provide relief for emergencies that arise in the community.
Agape Food Pantry
- non-perishable food items
Adams and Brown County Homeless Shelter
- common household paper products
- sanitary items for adults and children
Troop Box Ministries
info coming soon