April 2019 – Episcopal Church of the Resurrection

Adult Education Series

Resurrection Decatur launches adult education series

On Sunday, March 17 before our 10 a.m. service, Mike Darst, of the Court Appointed Special Advocates for children of Wise and Jack Counties (CASA) gave a presentation to our congregation, highlighting their mission of being advocates for children who have no one to speak for them in the courts.

He spoke of how we could volunteer to give hope to a child. Court Appointed Special Advocates represent the best interest of abused and neglected children. CASA Advocates speak up for children in court and help ensure that the goals of safety and stability become reality. CASA of Wise and Jack Counties served 140 children in 2018, but more children are waiting for the hope that CASA Advocates provide.

If you are interested in volunteering, you may contact Mike Darst, training and recruitment coordinator at 214-632-6611 or mike.darst@casawise.org.

Additional March Missions of the Month

On a freezing cold Ash Wednesday, March 6, from 6:30 – 9:00 a.m., we held our usual “Ashes to Go,” partnering with our friends from First United Methodist Church in Decatur. The Methodist Church has a very accessible parking lot, making it convenient for folks to drive through, receive their ashes, and grab a cup of coffee, before they go to work.

Due to hours of work, many people are unable to attend a regular Ash Wednesday service at their home churches. This has been a very successful ministry.

Below are a few pictures:

February and March Mission of the Month – 2019

During February, we had a representative from Refugee Services of Texas give us a presentation outlining the many services they provide those seeking asylum. We have combined both February and March Mission of the Month so as to have enough time to choose the different ways we can help. During these two months, we will be gathering items to fill Hygiene Packs given to each refugee upon arrival.

These items are needed: toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, deodorant, sanitary pads (not tampons), razors, shaving cream, shampoo, lotion, hand sanitizer, wash cloths. It is best to buy small items, such as travel size shaving cream, shampoo, lotion, etc., as the bags tend to become too hard to pack if items are too large.

After these items are gathered and delivered, we will concentrate on some of the other ways we can help, i.e., ESL and sewing programs.

Those wishing to donate may do so at www.rstx.org/donate. You may also contact their Volunteer Coordinator at 682-200-3834. Also, you can go to Amazon.com and search Refugee Services of Texas wishlist. They have numerous items from which to choose.

Below are some pictures of items collected and member toting things to the car for delivery.