Special Opportunities
Each year our church identifies specific needs that we wish to address. This year these opportunities included:
Lynnewood “adopted” two elementary schools during 2005. One is in Livermore and the other is in Modesto. The families are largely low income and the kids need extra academic support and enrichment. Our assistance has included: donating school supplies, new and used books, classroom supplies and clothing. Also, several members of our church volunteer in the classroom.
The church provides a fund to the pastors for their discretionary use to assist people with an immediate need.
In 2006 several members of our church started an effort to provide support to the children at Alameda County Home Placement. This agency provides temporary shelter for children removed from dangerous homes, have been victimized in some way and/or are found on the street. The kids then move to foster care, to a longer term shelter or to live with other family. Many of the children come with little or no possessions. We want them to have something to call their own. The project is to provide “Go Bags” - new clothes, hygiene items, books and toys in a backpack or duffel that they can take with them.
Members of our congregation reach out to assist individuals with errands, home chores and meals. We also sponsor an annual workday at Pleasanton Gardens, a residence for low income seniors.