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There are many ways to
Gather, Connect, Invite and Serve
at Wellspring Family Church
Create Winter Kits for our Friends who are Unhoused
Winter Kits
Sunday, January 12—Would your family or small group like to have Winter Kits to share with those who are unhoused in your community? Your Small group can help buy items and and Wellspring can supply your group with bags, Our Daily Bread Devos, and InExcelsis cards. Available Sunday, January 12. We encourage your group to take kits to keep in their car if they are interested. This is a great way to learn someone’s name and provide them information on how to connect to InExcelsis who may be able to provide a helping hand.
Packing List
Stocking hats
Gloves
Heavy Thermal Socks
Toilet Paper
Hand Towel
Mini Flashlight
Hand Warmers
Travel Size Body Wipes
Deodorant
Small Ziplock Bag
3×5 Encouragement Cards
Our Daily Bread Devo
InExcelsis Card
$5 McDonald’s Gift Card
Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Band Aids
Nail Clippers
Dry Skin Lotion
Chapstick
Gallon Size Ziplock
Tooth Brush
Tooth Paste
Mouthwash
Shampoo
Body Wash
Combs
NOTE: Food items can be added later by the individual who distributes to avoid unwanted pests during storage.
Women of Wellspring Advent Fireside Chats
Women of all ages are invited to a time of fellowship and refreshments at the host homes of Women of Wellspring for an Advent Fireside Chat. Each chat will feature one of our ladies sharing their thoughts about some of the readings from a week in the Advent devotional Joy to the World by John Piper. Come to one or all our gatherings as you have time. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tuesday November 19, 7pm – Chat about readings from Days 1-6
Presenter: Robin Connelly
Hostess: Kristi Hickey
450 Meyer Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122; Phone: (314) 277-5349
Tuesday December 3, 7pm – Chat about readings from Days 7-12
Presenter: Alicia Arnold
Hostess: Beth Jost
3 Orchard Way, Kirkwood, MO 63122; Phone: (314) 825-5698
Tuesday December 10, 7pm – Chat about readings from Days 13-19
Presenter: Renae Winfrey
Hostess: Emily Wodicker
5021 Galena Ct., Imperial, MO 63052 ; Phone: (314) 221-8695
Tuesday December 17, 7pm – Chat about readings from Days 20-25
Presenter: Cheryl Kelley
Hostess: Renae Winfrey
1988 The Woods Circle, Barnhart, MO 63012; Phone: (314) 313-0615
Opportunities to Serve Those Who are Homeless
Opportunities to Serve Those Who are Homeless
How can I help?
• InExcelsis, our ministry partner, has a need for volunteers on Saturdays and Sundays. Contact Barry Garber at 314-249-1429, or barrygarber72@gmail.com, if interested to learn more about opportunities on how to help.
• Visit Street Sanctuary, Sundays at 11am, at Peter and Paul Community Campus (formerly Little Sisters of the Poor), 3225 N Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO 63107. Discussion leaders needed. Call/text Jack Kennedy at 636-399-3083.
• Join with One Family Church Saturdays, 9-11am, at 4265 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110. Volunteers needed to greet and serve those who are unhoused.
• Support our on-going ministry to those experiencing homelessness. Give to Wellspring Family Church Wings of Hope Michael D. Oppenheim Fund.
• Throughout the year, there is a need to donate personal care items: deodorant, liquid body soap, shampoo, razors, feminine hygiene products, new socks, packaged underwear for men in L, XL, and XXL, bras / sports bras (medium to oversized), wash cloths, small hand towels. Items can be left at the church, in the NE foyer next to the Youth Room. Or, drop off items at One Family Church on any Saturday between 9-12, located at 4265 Shaw Blvd, St Louis. These items are needed all year.
• During the winter months, there is a need to donate the following: winter hats, winter jackets, insulated gloves, heavy wool socks, boots and/or thermal underwear in L, XL, and XXL. Also blankets (gently used or new), flashlights, sleeping bags. Items can be left at the church, in the NE foyer next to the Youth Room. Or, drop off items at One Family Church on any Saturday between 9-12, located at 4265 Shaw Blvd, St Louis. These items are needed all winter.
• Subscribe to the inExcelsis weekly e-news. inExcelsis is our ministry partner to serve those who are unhoused. Visit inexcelsislove.org.
SOS—Serving Others Through Crafting / Sewing
SOS—Wellspring Women Serving Others Through Crafting / Sewing
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 9am-1pm, also third Saturdays in 2025: January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17.
Join the Women of Wellspring—the young and young at heart—in fun an fellowship while serving the unhoused and refugees in St. Louis.
Sewing know-how is not required, there are plenty of projects for all skills. We love having girls come with their moms, learning to sew and serve. Coffee and light snacks provided. Invite a fried and see you there!
Men, you may also serve by setting up tables and chairs each month.
Please email Christy Hageman or Kathy Oppelt, if you can help set up or have SOS questions.