Our Mission
To let God love us and love others through us by helping to meet the material, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those in need.
"I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
Matthew 25:40
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Colossians 3:12-14
Current News:
Sharing the Blessing of Giving at Christmastime!
Stitching with Love will give 21 quilts to children at Acres of Hope. Our Seniors are partnering in prayer for these kids by name. Lap quilts, burp cloths and scarves will also be distributed to PEACE for Families and local senior care homes.
13 volunteers helped special needs students at Aldar Academy decorate Christmas cookies and ornaments and took them shopping at Wal*Mart with the 80 giftcards you provided.
A cart full of stocking stuffers you donated was picked up by a member of the Roseville Kiwanis Club for a party they are throwing for the kids at North Roseville REC Center. What a fun time they will have.
May God bless you as you have blessed others!
Story from a teacher at Aldar Academy:
I wanted to share a heartwarming experience of being with Jennifer (name has been changed) at Walmart yesterday. Nothing highly unusual and something that was probably repeated over and over again with dozens of students, but I saw this one up close and it said a lot to me about the inner hearts of our students, despite their outward defensive and sometimes rough exteriors.
I walked through the store with Jennifer for about 40 minutes. She saw so many things she wanted and needed. She needed some slippers and picked some up. She needed some earphones and found the cheapest pair and picked those up too. She needed make-up and fingernails and spent time looking in that department and added some more things to her pile. She wanted clothes and shoes but passed those by. As we walked, she also saw things for her other family members: a t-shirt for her father, a necklace for her mother, a Dr. Seuss movie for her little brothers to share, a sippy cup for a classmate's baby, some gum for one of our school classroom aids, and even some special "Christmas" treats for her dogs.
As Jennifer kept adding things to her pile, I reminded her that she probably wouldn't be able to afford all those things. We kept walking and one by one, without any prompting from me, she returned each and every item she had wanted for herself. I couldn't help but think as she did this, that her dogs would never even be aware of her sacrifice, that her classmate probably already had plenty of sippy cups for her baby, and that our good staff member Cesar would be fine without another pack of gum, but Jennifer was determined and would not put any of those items away.
At this point, between all the things she had decided to keep and return, I had totally lost count of the sum total of the items and was anticipating she would be over the $25 limit. Jennifer confidently placed her purchases on the counter, the cashier rang everything up and it came to $24.80! Jennifer left the store proud and smiling.
I was reminded of the quote that says, "He who has no Christmas in his heart will never find Christmas under a tree." I saw that loving heart in action yesterday with Jennifer at Walmart.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
City of Rocklin Senior Program - 5485 5th St Rocklin, CA
Able to drive, computer, copy machine answer the phone. Help seniors with some of the daily activities
Monday - Set up chairs at tables 8:00am coping, get information
Tuesday - Set up chairs and tables morning or afternoon, copying, working on Senior calendar
Wednesday - Set up tables and chairs after 3:00pm copying, working Senior calendar
Thursday - Deliver Senior Calendars once a month morning and afternoon
Friday - Take down tables, copying, working on the senior calendar
Events: "Toast in the Town" in November
Contact Pam Brown, Program Coordinator
City of Rocklin
2650 Sunset Blvd
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916)625-5221
Community Christian School in Lincoln needs substitutes M-Th for lunchtime volunteers from 12 noon - 1:10 pm
Contact Pam Jimison at 916-645-6280
ReNew Boutique, a fundraising venue for Acres of Hope is looking for volunteers to work in a women's and children's upscale thrift store. Located at 201 Walnut, Roseville, the Boutique is open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. You can volunteer for a weekly or monthly shift of 4 - 8 hours. For more information, please contact Christine at 916.782.1877 or go to the Boutique website. Gently used clothing, accessories and home decor are accepted during business hours.
Tutoring Opportunities:
North Roseville REC Center needs volunteers to tutor children from kindergarten-age to teens weekday afternoons. Complete information is at http://northrosevillereccenter.org/rec_tutor.pdf.
Woodbridge Elementary School in Roseville has a need for volunteers who like to read and be read to. Hours are M-F 3:30-5:15pm. Contact Kelly, the After School Enrichment and Safety (ASES) coordinator at 916-781-2960.
Compassion Ministries
Alongside Ministry – support to the bereaved by sending custom cards & calls once a month.
Baby Boutique – quarterly outreach ministry for expectant mothers and families providing gently used or new baby items and clothing from 0-5 years.
Benevolence – financial assistance and spiritual encouragement for our church family and nearby community.
Food Closet - provides a pre-packaged box of canned goods and food staples to anyone in need.
The Gathering Inn – hosting our homeless community once a month, providing a hot dinner, overnight accommodations, and a simple “to go” breakfast.
GriefShare Support Group - 13 week DVD series and support group for those that have recently lost a loved one.
Home Start – serve pancake breakfast to residents once a month at Home Start, a non-profit transitional homeless residence for families with children.
Memorials - set up and tear down of tables and chairs, ushering, and greeting.
Office Administration – phone calls, typing weekly prayer requests, Volunteer follow up and office work.
Welcome Card Prayer Team - phone calls or hospital visitation in response to weekend services prayer requests.
Stitching with Love - sewing group devoted to providing love by making small quilts and other special items for Baby Boutique, missionaries, and individuals going through difficulties.
Community Volunteer Opportunities - visit our webpage dedicated to opportunities in serving our community.
