Serve Here at Home....

Mobile Food Truck Ministry You can help meet needs with Christ's love by distributing groceries provided by Catholic Charities through the Mobile Food Bank.

When? The Third Wednesday of every month. Work 11:30 -2:00, or anytime in between. NEXT TRUCK: February 17th

Where? Waverly First Pres parking lot. 

How? Call the Wav Pres coordinator, Don Jayne, to let him know you can help, or to get more info.

What do the volunteers do? A variety of things..set up tables, load tables with food, greet guests, assign ticket numbers, assist guests with gathering the groceries, help carry food to vehicles, and help with takedown. This is a wonderful way to serve those in need, to offer dignity to those who need it most, and to extend the love of Christ. Interested? Call 607-565-9469...tell Don you're ready to help.

Community Free Meal

Waverly First Pres offers a free hot meal to anyone who needs food or fellowship on the fourth Thursday of any month that has five Thursdays.  Next meal: April 22, 2010

Our church has joined with a group of community churches that makes sure that a free meal is offered every Thursday of the month. 

Help is needed cooking, setting tables, serving meals, and cleaning up. This is a great time of fellowship with community folks and a fun way to share God's love.

If you would like to help serve God by feeding the hungry, call Don Jayne, 607-565-9469.

. . . Or Reach a Little Further

       Stretch Your Faith and Serve Others

    There are many opportunities here at Waverly Pres to expand your horizons, to step into the larger world and serve those in need.

    In the past, Waverly Pres has sent teams to MIssissippi  to help with Hurricane Katrina Relief.

    In 2008, an adult group went to Toronto  for a Service Adventure sponsored by the Mennonite Central Committee of Canada. The group was introduced to the undersides of the city and the men, women, and children  who live there. They also volunteered in a  homeless shelter for men. 

   In the spring of 2009, a group of youth and adult chaperones participated in a service/learning weekend in Harrisburg, PA.  The weekend focused on spiritual growth as well as on serving others.  In a section of town where there had been much gun violence, the group promoted a prayer vigil. Brush and trash were cleared from the lot where a community garden is located. Participants were able to serve at a global mission fair by working at the children's craft tables.

  AFRICA - The Susquehanna Valley Presbytery (of which Waverly is a part) is linked in relationship with a presbytery in Ethiopia.  There is regular opportunity for adults to participate in work trips to Ethiopia.

                        Pastor Cynthia has experienced the thrill of building a primitive kitchen with mud bricks, side-by side with some of our African brothers and sisters.  She would be happy to tell you more about this exciting opportunity!

Check back for upcoming mission opportunities!

Loving God with all your mind.....

Learning Ops for Adults

Sunday Mornings- Adults meet to hear, watch, think, study, and discuss, and they share hearts, life stories, and faith.

A wide variety of topics is offered through the course of the year.

Dual Trak Adult Ed- 9:45 am Sundays

 TRAK 1 "The Life and Ministry of the Messiah" continues through January 31st.  A video series filmed on location in the Holy Land, showing the land, culture, and history surrounding the birth of the Savior. Enjoy and understand Scripture in a new way.    DVD Tour guide/ teacher is Ray VanderLaan.Drop in any week..Not necessary to come to all the classes to enjoy them.   Class facilitated by Elder Marion Dabroski.

TRAK 2 - THE SEVEN PILLARS OF HEALTH

Be healthy. Be happy. Be whole. By making healthy choices one day at a time, you can increase your energy and  restore vitality to your life.  In The Seven Pillars of Health, Dr. Don Colbert challenges and motivates you to pay special attention to these seven areas of your health: Water, Sleep and Rest, Living Food, Exercise, Detoxification, Supplements, and Coping with Stress. 9:45 am

Next class: January 24th: "Living Food vs. Dead Food"

• Which are statistically more often overweight: "religious" or "non-religious people?
• What exactly is "living" food and "dead" food?
• Does what we eat really make that much difference?
• and much more!

       Join us for this thought provoking class!

    Students use a workbook for recording daily information at home. Workbooks are $5.99.

   To read customer reviews on this series, click on this link:

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