Our church has many missions and projects designed to help people around the world as well as around the corner.
| Open Door Community Kitchen |
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The Open Door Community Kitchen serves free meals to those in need in the community. Get more information about participating in this program or about volunteering. |
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| Food Pantry
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The food pantry is open Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 AM year round.
Each person coming to the pantry is allowed two bags of groceries every two weeks unless extra food is available or an emergency situation
comes up.
In order to keep the food pantry going we are asking that non-perishable food and personal hygiene items be donated. All items must be in original packaging. Please check expiration dates on all donated items. Outdated items cannot be accepted.
All items donated are appreciated and can be left in the food pantry in the second floor Parlor.
If you are uncertain what is in short supply, contact the pantry director through the church office at 753-4072. Some suggested items include:
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- canned vegetables
- canned fruits
- beef stew
- canned meats, tuna
- cereal
- soups
- rice
- hot chocolate
- powdered drinks
- coffee, tea
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 spaghetti and pasta - spaghetti sauce
- mayonnaise
- mustard, ketchup
- baked beans
- canned juice
- baby food and cereal
- personal hygiene items
- toilet paper
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In a 12-month period, 270 families were provided with non-perishable food, an average of 23 families per month. The total number of people for that same 12-month period was 561, an average of 47 people per month. It is estimated that donations from government programs, cash and food donations from the congregation, and food collected from the Scouting for Food effort amounted to $2500 for this 12-month period.
The annual rummage and bake sale held in September 2007 raised $427.82. $250 of that was given to the Food Pantry to restock the shelves. American Legion Post #31 also provided a generous donation of $250 for the pantry.
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| Prison Card Ministry |
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Any type of card is accepted. "Thinking of You" cards are most needed. As you look through your cards or find a sale on boxed cards, please consider giving to this ministry. The Chaplaincy staff at the New Hampshire State Prison is trying to encourage the inmates to maintain their relationships with family and friends by providing them with greeting cards at no cost. The Chapel is the only source inmates have available within the prison to obtain greeting cards. Cards can be deposited year round at the Missions collection area in the Narthex. |
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| Box Tops for Education |
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 These boxtops are found on Pillsbury, General Mills, Betty Crocker, Ziploc and many other brands. Check for the pink rectangle that says Box Tops for Education. These are turned in to local elementary schools and used to obtain educational items. View more information. These box tops can be deposited year round at the Missions collection area in the Narthex. |
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| Can Tabs |
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Before recycling food and beverage cans, break off the pull tabs and save them for this mission. Money from the can tabs goes to the Diaconate Fund. These tabs can be deposited year round at the Missions collection area in the Narthex. |
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| Campbell Soup Labels |
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 Save labels from Campbell Soup and related products such as Swanson. Labels are turned in to local elementary schools to obtain "extras" for the students and teachers. View eligible products. These labels can be deposited year round at the Missions collection area in the Narthex. |
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| Coins for Camp |
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This program is supported by a potluck supper and talent auction in the winter plus the contributions received from take-home coin banks. The funds are used to send church kids to summer camp. |
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Donations totalling $4676 were used to send 15 campers in 2006. |
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| Christmas Gift Tree |
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To help area children have a nicer Christmas, gift requests submitted by parents are selected and filled by congregation members. This effort is shared with the members of the West Congregational Church.
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| Gift of the Heart Kits |
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The Gift of the Heart Kits, including school, health and baby kits, is a part of the Church World Service. Get more information and lists of items for this program. |
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In 2006, 319 kits were donated; in 2007, 379 kits. |
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In 2008, 422 kits were donated. (208 school, 206 health and 8 baby kits.) $844 was donated by the Women's Guild for postage. |
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| Goodies for the Troops |
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As long as we have soldiers serving their country a long way from home, we will send them goody boxes. Needed items are listed below. Money donations are needed for postage or if you wish, the Mission Committee can purchase items for the goody boxes. If donating money, please indicate "Goodies for Troops" on the check memo or on the envelope if giving cash. Let us not forget those who are serving overseas. We need to support them - and getting a box from us is one way to do it! |
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- lip balm
- gum
- mints, Lifesavers
- twizzlers
- Chex mix
- small packages of pretzels
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- hard candy
- peanuts
- sunflower seeds
- individually wrapped cookies
- small containers of Pringles
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| Wycliff Partners in Bible Translation |
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Donations totaled $750 for 2006. $900 is budgeted for 2007 for the Kornelson ministry. More information about Wycliff Partners in Bible Translation can be found at wycliffefoundation.org/ |
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| Retired Ministers Fund (UCC) |
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Donations totaled $149.50 for 2006. |
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| Veterans of the Cross (ABC) |
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Donations totaled $149.50 for 2006. |
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| One Great Hour of Sharing |
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One Great Hour of Sharing is an offering that makes real the love of Christ for individuals and communities around the world who suffer the effects of disasters, conflict, or severe economic hardship, and for those who serve them through gifts of money and time. Many denominations participate in this annual collection including both American Baptist (ABC) and United Church of Christ (UCC). |
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Donations totaled $332.16 for 2006. |
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| Heifer Project International |
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Donations for Hurricane Katrina Relief totaled $1024.39 for 2006. More information about this organization can be found at www.heifer.org/ |
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$750 was donated in 2006 for this ministry. $900 is budgeted for 2007. |
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| Blanket Sunday |
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Donations totaled $421.75 for blankets on Blanket Sunday 2007 Church World Service. |
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| Stamp Out Hunger |
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Save your cancelled postage stamps. Please leave some of the envelope paper around the edge of the stamp. These stamps can be deposited year round at the Missions collection area in the Narthex. |
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| Eyeglasses |
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Your old eyeglasses will make their way to someone else with your prescription. Someone in need of glasses to make their life just a little bit better. Someone who cannot afford the glasses they need. Eyeglasses can be deposited year round at the Missions collection area in the Narthex. |
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| Missions in the Budget |
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The following missions are included in the budget:
| Mission |
Actual 2006 Donation
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2007 Budget
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| Andover Newton Theological Seminary |
$ 500.00
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$ 500.00
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| Horton Center |
$ 500.00
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$ 500.00
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| UCC Conference of NH |
$ 508.90
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$ 500.00
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| Merrimack Association |
$ 991.10
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$1,000.00
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| Sentinel Baptist Camp |
$ 500.00
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$ 500.00
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| ABC/VNH |
$1,500.00
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$1,500.00
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| Wycliffe Partners in Bible Translation |
$ 750.00
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$ 900.00
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| Warm Blankets Orphan Care International |
$ 750.00
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$ 900.00
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