The Salvation Army Newark News

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1 T H E S A L V A T I O N A R M Y N E W A R K O H I O C O R P S May 2017 Volume 1, Issue 12 The Salvation Army Newark News Sometimes it takes more than a village...it takes an Army! Inside this issue: Volunteer News 2 Shelter News 2 Youth Ministry News 2 History of Donut Days 3 Food Donations 3 The Great Give & LemonAiD Days Special points of interest: Prayer Walk National Day of Prayer History of The Salvation Army Donut Days The Great Give I AM Doing The Most Good Check out BOTH Facebook pages and our new Twitter page! 3 May Calendar of Events 4 News from the Officer s Desk Spring has definitely sprung, and summer is in the air! We are busy preparing for our summer programs Day Camp, Camp NEOSA, LemonAiD Days, Block Party, and the Summer Feeding Program. We never slow down! As we constantly face challenges in meeting our mission, we continue to rely on the One who set the mission before us. He is faithful! We are all part of God s team. The question is how can we be willing and ready to wint the world for Jesus? We must be equipped for battle, be prepared for anything, be loyal and faithful, be obedient, be a team player, and be filled with joy! Are you ready to join our team? We are ALWAYS looking for help, and for others to come alongside us in our efforts to help those in need. How much of your time can you give? Give, and it will be given to you. A good Prayer Walk National Day of Prayer Weather permitting, we will continue our efforts to participate in the, Whole World Mobilizing campaign with another Prayer Walk following the on Thursday, May 4th from 1:00 2:00p. To honor the United States National Day of Prayer, our theme this year is, For Your Great Name s Sake! Hear Us... Forgive Us...Heal Us! Taken from Daniel 9:19, which says, O Lord, Listen! O Lord, Forgive! O Lord, Hear and Act! For Your Sake, O My God... Following the international Boundless Congress, The General has issued a challenge to the entire Salvation Army world to be mobilized measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Luke 6:38 NIV in mission. The Whole World Mobilizing: Go Forward, is a campaign that enlists every Salvationist around the globe to go forward in mission. Please become a fan on Facebook or a follower on Twitter to find out the date for the next Prayer Walk. Soldiers are requested to attend in uniform. For more information, please contact: Debra S. Edwards, Community Care Secretary; Senior Soldier at Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. Romans 10:17 NIV

2 Page 2 The Salvation Army Newark News Volunteer News Summer is almost here! Volunteers.summer is almost here! As you may know, the summer season is just as busy as the Christmas Season. We so appreciate all of our volunteers and encourage you to contact us this month to update your availability and contact information. May is the month that we begin scheduling & training volunteers for the Summer Feeding Program, Vacation Bible School, and a couple of summertime fundraisers, and we could REALLY use YOUR help! Shelter News As summer is almost here. there are many needs in our emergency shelter. We currently are in need of bandages, razors, deodorant (Men s), hair conditioner, Kleenex, diapers (sizes 5 and 6), laundry products, mosquito repellent, umbrellas, and sunscreen. Please note additional social services: The Emergency Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 pm 3:00 pm. Youth News Our Corps Cadets participated in the Prayer Walk on Palm Sunday. We are excited to announce that Jordan Yost will once again be our Summer Adventure Day Camp Director, and has lots of great activities and field trips Some important dates to remember: May 4th National Day of Prayer. Prayer Walk 1-2p. May 25th Food Site Training at 10a. May 31st Mock Emergency Services exercise. Please contact Kaye for details. June 2nd National Donut Day Whether it is for an hour, a day, or a regularly scheduled time each month, Call the office for requirements at (740) Food-a-rama is a free food give-away that occurs every Thurs. at 12:30 pm. GED have also begun. For more information please contact Katie at scheduled for the kids. If you would like to help out over the summer, please contact Jordan or Ms. Jeannie. Youth Programs will run on the school schedule. After May 30th, all classes will move to an earlier time of day, and we will NOT offer transportation to and from. Please stay tuned for important scheduling information. For May 2017: Junior Soldier : Wednesdays at 3:30-4:30p (accepting new students). Corps Cadet classes: Sundays 10:00- we sincerely appreciate all you have to give of your time, talent, and treasures. Please contact our office this month, and if you have a friend or two who may be interested in helping, please let us know! For more information, please call Kaye Hartman: :00a SOUP KITCHEN Lunch: Monday Friday: 11:30 am 1:00 pm Saturday: 11:30a-12:30p Dinner: Monday Sunday: 5:30 pm 6:30 pm The Point Teen Girls Bible Study: Girls 13-20yrs. Tuesdays 6-7:30p Club 3:16 (Corps Troops): Boys & Girls 6-13yrs. Thursdays 5-7p (accepting new students). Power for Life M-F; 3-, but will NOT be held when Newark Public Schools are closed. Transportation is provided on an as-needed basis. For more information, please call Miss Jeannie x 109. Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies. Psalm 8:2a

3 Page 3 History of The Salvation Army Donut Days Mark your calendars! June 2nd. The idea for Donut Day began on the battlefields of France during World War I when Salvation Army workers served coffee and donuts to soldiers in the trenches. Rations were poor so the donut idea was conceived as a means of bringing the soldiers cheer. Donuts were not the reason Salvation Army workers were in the fighting zones of France. Those men and women were there primarily to give spiritual aid and comfort to the American soldier and his allies. They were there to be a link with home and family. Thank you for your food donations! Today, Salvation Army workers continue to care for and comfort thousands of people each day who battle hunger around the world. By supporting Donut Day, with a donation or through volunteering, you help The Salvation Army keep its food pantries, meals on wheels, senior citizen feeding programs and childcare nutrition programs alive and well. If you can give a few dollars or a few hours of your time, you will help provide meals to the hungry in Licking County, Ohio. Your involvement is crucial! You are the one that can help the hungry have a warm nutritious meal; all you have to do is be willing to give through a donation or by volunteering. Information courtesy: metro/donutdayhistory/ By making a donation to our Emergency Food Pantry, you are helping to meet the most basic needs of those struggling in poverty in our community. Did you know? Rates of food insecurity among rural households are generally higher than urban households. The irony is that many of these foodinsecure households are in the very rural and farm communities whose productivity feeds the world and provides low-cost wholesome food for American consumers. Rural Hunger Facts 15 percent of rural households are food insecure, or an estimated 2.8 million households. 50 percent of counties with the highest rates of food insecurity (those in the top ten percent) are in rural areas. Rural areas also account for 64 percent of counties with the highest rates of child food insecurity. Want to know more? Visit -sheet.html?referrer= The Great Give & LemonAiD Days! On May 2nd and 3rd, we will be participating in the National Internet giving campaign, The Great Give. Please follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook so that you can help spread the word! Beginning June 12th through July 14th, we will once again be sponsoring the LemonAiD Days summer fun-raising. The program is de- signed toward kids helping kids, for more information, please see our website, find us on social media, or stop by the office to pick up a brochure and registration packet. For more information, please call:

4 The Salvation Army P.O. Box 774 Newark, OH E. Main Street Newark, OH Phone: Fax: northeastohio/newark May BIRTHDAYS Angela 5/4 Jan 5/4 Amanda G. 5/13 With 'heart to God and hand to man', The Salvation Army strives to meet the basic needs of all who come seeking help. Taking immediate care of the basic human needs of food, shelter, clothing, and safety is an important first step in the development of a more positive and permanent life change in the people we help. It is essential to note that at no time will the participation in spiritual activities be required as a condition for receiving needed services. All service is given in the name of Jesus for meeting human needs and caring for hurting persons Doing The Most Good May 2017 Events Calendar Sun Mon Tue We Thu Fri Sat 30 1 Power for Life (PFL) 3p 2 PFL 3p THE GREAT GIVE 3 4 Prayer Walk 1p ~ ~ Food-o-rama 12:30p PRAYER WALK National Day of Prayer May 4th at 1 p.m Food-o-rama 12:30p ~ Food-o-rama 12:30p ~ Family Movie Night 7p Corps Council/Potluck Summer Food Site Training 10a Food-o-rama 12:30p ~ MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY NO PUBLIC SCHOOL Last Day of Public School Teen Girls Study NO PUBLIC SCHOOL Food-o-rama 12:30p NO PUBLIC SCHOOL

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