“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday

Day of Service

September 10, 2023

Our congregation will soon engage in service work right here in our community. We are one of over 8,700 congregations participating in “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday, on September 10th. Across the country, thousands of members will engage in service work to make a positive change in our communities, build and deepen relationships, and share God’s love. Join us as we do God’s work with our hands!

SERVICE PROJECTS:

1. Blizzard Meals
   • Older Adults Services: Lutheran Social Services Meals
     • For I was hungry and you fed me… – Matthew 25:35
   • What We Do: LSS Meals and Meals on Wheels is a joint partnership of our community and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota to provide nutritious meals and social contact for individuals 60 years or older.
   • Project Location:
     • Assemble boxes at your congregation and deliver to an LSS Meals location.
   • What You Can Do:
     • “Blizzard Meals”: Create shelf-stable meals for Meals on Wheels for older adults.
   • Project Details:
     • Purchase and assemble two individual meals in one brown paper lunch sized bag. Please provide products on the list that won’t expire for at least 6 months. These meals are intended to be shelf stable meals that Seniors can eat when there is an emergency, such as, weather or illness that would prevent them from going to a meal site or having meals delivered.
       • One can of chicken and one can of tuna (or 2 chicken or 2 tuna)
       • One 14-15 oz. can of fruit
       • One 14-15 oz. can of vegetables or vegetable soup
       • Four packs of saltines or two packs of cheese/peanut butter crackers
       • Two hot cocoa packets
       • Two desserts (granola bars, pudding cups, packaged cookies)
2. School Supply Drive
   • New school supplies are needed for students at Chelsea Heights Elementary School, Falcon Heights Elementary School, and Roseville Area Schools. Donations are accepted through September 10th. Please drop them off at Como Park Lutheran Church (1376 Hoyt Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55108).
   • Needed School Supplies List:
     • Large and small backpacks
     • Pencils
     • Pens
     • Crayons
     • Markers
     • Watercolor paint brushes
     • Scissors
     • Folders
     • Notebooks

For questions or concerns, contact Sue Brogger at sue@comoparklutheran.org or contact the church office at 651-646-7127 or office@comoparklutheran.org.