Outreach - Join us as we serve others in the community!
We want to make a difference in peoples' lives. Serving others is a part of following Jesus. He spoke about this often.
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
- Matthew 25
Monthly offerings support these local causes.
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Hospice of Laurens County
Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic The Open Door Ministries for the Homeless and Needy Meals on Wheels Clinton Community Garden Family Promise Laurens County Memorial Home United Ministries of Clinton Plus Episcopal Relief and Development - worldwide |
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Members and friends volunteer their time and skills at many places.
Clinton Canopy - Promoting Greenspace in Clinton
Clinton Community Garden
Laurens County Community Foundation
Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic
Humane Society of Laurens County
United Ministries of Clinton
Women's Safe Home
YMCA Board
Clinton Community Garden
Laurens County Community Foundation
Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic
- The brainchild of Mr. Jim Roberts, a member of our congregation, Good Shepherd was originally an official outreach of our vestry. The Clinic quickly became an ecumenical venture, and many other churches in the county are now supporting the Clinic.
Humane Society of Laurens County
United Ministries of Clinton
Women's Safe Home
YMCA Board
Special projects are announced to meet specific needs
For instance, in October, 2024, much-needed supplies, filling a truck and an attached trailer, were delivered to the West Yancey County Fire Station in Burnsville, NC by members Howard and Cindy Pierce. They witnessed both the devastation of the area and the sorrow, courage and deep appreciation of those affected by Hurricane Helene. Supplies and money to buy supplies were donated by church members and friends in the community. The truckload included the following items.
11 twenty-gallon propane tanks (filled)
22 propane cylinders (filled)
large standing outdoor cooktop
2 camp stoves
winter clothing (coats, hats, scarves, gloves)
15 crates of water
dog & cat food
boxes of baby formula and diapers
canned food
personal toiletries
For instance, in October, 2024, much-needed supplies, filling a truck and an attached trailer, were delivered to the West Yancey County Fire Station in Burnsville, NC by members Howard and Cindy Pierce. They witnessed both the devastation of the area and the sorrow, courage and deep appreciation of those affected by Hurricane Helene. Supplies and money to buy supplies were donated by church members and friends in the community. The truckload included the following items.
11 twenty-gallon propane tanks (filled)
22 propane cylinders (filled)
large standing outdoor cooktop
2 camp stoves
winter clothing (coats, hats, scarves, gloves)
15 crates of water
dog & cat food
boxes of baby formula and diapers
canned food
personal toiletries