August 23rd, 2007 at 12:37 pm (Events, General, Missions)
September 16, 1:00 pm
Beginning at the Warsaw Park
Help our community raise money to fight hunger locally and worldwide. Join the United Church of Warsaw and other local churches for our fifth annual CROP WALK on September 16 beginning at 1:00 pm at the Warsaw Park.
If you are a walker, there is a 10K, 5K or a Golden Mile to choose from.
Entertainment, refreshments and warm-up exercises (all donated) will be provided.
Sign up NOW, after church to be a Walker or Sponsor. Sponsors may make checks out to CWS/CROP (Church World Service).
See Lisa Coogan (786-2858) or Lynn Saxton (786-8527) for more information. Thank you.
Hunger: Facts and Faces
Walking for Food
- Over 852 million people around the world are hungry – one-seventh of the human family.
- Most of these people are not victims of famine, but suffer from chronic hunger and malnutrition that stunts growth, sapping energy and potential.
- Every day, more than 16,000 children die from hunger-related causes – about one child every five seconds.
- 1.2 billion people in developing countries live on an income of $1 a day or less.
What is poverty? To come home and see your children go hungry and not have anything to give them. Brazil
Walking for Water
- 1 of every 6 people in the world lack access to safe drinking water.
- 1 of every 3 people lack access to improved sanitation.
- In sub-Saharan Africa, just 57% of the people enjoy access to safe water.
- In the 1990s, the number of children killed by diarrhea – the result of unsafe water and sanitation – exceeded the number of people killed in armed conflicts since World War II.
The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough to those who have too little. President Franklin D. Roosevelt
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August 23rd, 2007 at 12:20 pm (Events, General)
Wyoming County Health Department is Reaching Out to the Community
A FREE Screen and Win Event
Cholesterol, Glucose, Cancer Screening and More!
Raffles and Drawings
Even some Healthy Snacks
Come and Join Us at the United Church of Warsaw
September 12, 2007 from 3-6 P.M.
Bring A Friend!
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August 23rd, 2007 at 12:09 pm (Events, General, Missions, Youth)
Please plan to attend the next meeting Sept. 16th at 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the East Room. Feel free to bring a friend. Lots to plan for, plus pizza and a surprise. Any questions – call Kathy Humphrey at 786-3341 or Chris Meyer at 322-7396.We will be joining with the GVA Youth for the following events, so mark your calendars now ….
GVA Youth Calendar
2007—2008
Fall Retreat, September 14-16, @ Wellsville UCC
Make new friends… Enjoy a weekend away before your homework piles up…
Catch the Spirit!
Shanty Town, November 2-3, @ Henrietta UCC
Sleep in a box… Eat lots of chili… Raise money for a new Habitat House…
See the friends you made at the fall retreat!
A Fast that Lasts, January 11-12, @ Spencerport UCC
Amaze yourself with the power of fasting… Learn about hunger in the world…
Raise money for One Great Hour of Sharing… More friends and fun!
Family Mission Day February 18 & 19 @ Salem Nutrition Center,
Serve a delicious lunch… Make an impact in Rochester… Friends and more…
Bring the whole family… Reward yourself at the bowling party afterwards!
Sponsored by the GVA Program & Mission Support Committee
New York State Youth Event at Watson Homestead, March 7-9.
Swim, dance, play… Worship, sing, and pray… Attend cool workshops…
See the friends you met at the fall retreat… Meet new friends from all over NY!
Sponsored by the NY Conference
Spring Fling at St. John’s Meadows, DTBA,
Dance with the stars… Oops, I mean the seniors… Eat yummy treats…
Practice for the prom… Or just watch… Make a grandma or grandpa smile!
Sponsored by Mountain Rise UCC
ABC Walk-a-Thon, May 30-31 starting @ Salem UCC
Get in shape… See downtown… Raise money for the Salem Nutrition Center…
Bring your whole family… Invite your old friends… Make new friends!
For more information, watch the Trumpet or call the host church.
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