You're Invited: Migrant Ministry's Fifth Growing Season Begins

As our Migrant Farmworker Ministry begins its fifth year, we look forward to spending time with our friends at the migrant camp.  On the fourth Sunday evenings of the summer, we will gather at the camp to share meals and fellowship, and at least one Saturday night a month, we will watch movies under the stars.  As always, EVERYONE is invited to participate in this ministry!

Migrant Ministry Events Schedule -- We will again visit the camp with pot-luck suppers on the fourth Sundays, June through September, leaving the church at 5:00pm to arrive at the camp around 5:30pm.  In early October, we hope to once again bring the men to church, this year for the 9:00am service, followed by brunch in Shepherd's Hall.  If you would like to participate in our new "outdoor movie series" at the camp (dates to be determined), please sign up for email updates and announcements.

June 28 - Camp Visit

July 26 - Camp Visit

August 23 - Camp Visit

September 20 - Episcopal Farmworker Fall Festival in Newton Grove

September 27 - Camp Visit

Please help by contributing much-needed items for our friends in the camp(s)...

What we need:

* Bedding: sheets (any size), pillow cases, blankets and towels.

* Toiletries

* Clothing for fieldwork: medium and large size men's pants (jeans, khakis, casual), long-sleeve shirts, socks, bandanas, shoes (size 10 or smaller -- not dress shoes).

* Clothing for the camp: medium and large size men's shorts (casual only) and t-shirts.

* Household supplies: paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies (household and laundry), garbage bags, paper plates, plastic eating utensils, plastic or paper cups.

* Food staples: sugar, salt, canned Jalepeños, canned beans (plain, refried, or black), canned tamales, soft corn tortillas (in bags), powdered Gatoraide, powdered milk, canned tuna, chicken, beef or pork, rice, vegetable cooking oil.

*Over-the-counter medicines: Claritin, Dramamine (anti-nausea), Tylenol, Ibuprophen, Calamine Lotion, eye drops, sun screen.

* Large coolers and freezer-pack inserts

Items for the camp are being collected now in the Vestry Room on the 1st floor of the D-GPLC

Monetary donations are greatly appreciated!  Checks (written to Church of the Good Shepherd and clearly specified for MIGRANT OUTREACH) should be mailed to: Church of the Good Shepherd, MIGRANT OUTREACH MINISTRY, P.O. Box 28024, Raleigh, NC 27611.  Donations to the migrant ministry that are placed in the Sunday offering should be in a separate envelope clearly marked for MIGRANT OUTREACH.

Contact: Margaret Park, Migrant Ministry coordinator