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There will be collection boxes avail- able November 17, 24, and Decem- ber 1 at both churches. Following are suggested items to donate: baking supplies, beverages (coffee, tea, juices), cake mixes, cereal, condiments, cookies, crackers, canned fruit, gelatin, pudding, macaroni & cheese, noodles/pasta/rice, peanut butter, jelly, raisins, soups, spaghet- ti sauce, stuffing, sugar free items, snacks, vegetables, toys, toothpaste, shampoo, kitchen supplies, laundry supplies, soap, paper towels, toilet paper. If you know anyone who is in need or have any questions, please contact Judy Just, 419-798-4163, or Myra Prokop, 419-798-5101.

Blessing Cup Teams are in need of additional visitors. Visitors go in small groups to (ideally) 2-4 homes every other month. They travel in larger groups for Christmas and Easter. Please contact Marge Bridgett if you would like to be part of this important ministry! (419.798.8816).

Food Pantry St. John is to bring spaghetti sauce- St. Paul is to bring canned vegetables. Next Food Pantry is 11/16.

Quilt Raffle - See the beautiful quilt made by Diane Wadsworth as a gift of love to raise money for the funding of our intern. It will be on display at St. Paul and at various community functions. Congregational members are invited to each take an envelope of tickets to sell. A drawing will be held on November 20th.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Prayer Shawl plus has started meeting on Wednesday morning at 10:00 am. We are currently making on Book Marks. We are becoming very crafting. We are still making hats and scarves for the giving tree. Pray Shawls are always welcome. We are trying to reach out to those in need of comfort. If you know of someone who would benefit from a Shawl please contract Sandra Reep 419-732-7846.

Prayer Chain If you have someone to put on the prayer chain or would like to be one of the prayers, you may call Joan Harris at 419.734.3971 or 419.341.6373 for St. Pauls prayer chain. The St. John prayer chain contact is Myra Prokop at 419.798.5101. God promises that our prayers are heard!

Noisy Offering this month is for the Otta- wa County Holiday Bureau.

SNAP Ministries If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please make your check out to SNAP Ministries, c/o Sara Tanner, 646 Barker Rd., Fremont, OH 43420 Volunteer Opportunities

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