Put your faith into action in tangible ways on mission/work trips—building,
feeding, teaching. Sometimes we're right here in Iowa, other times we
travel around the world. The point of mission/work trips to give and
to serve, yet almost always in the process, we discover that our own
eyes and hearts are opened. When we give, we find ourselves receiving.
Going on mission/work trip allows us to see and be involved with different
cultures and the church in these other contexts. The group that serves
together is woven together with a special bond by sharing this experience.
For more information on any of these options, contact Andrea Taylor
Pella CROP WALK for Hunger 5K WALK/RUN
Sunday, October 9 at 3pm
If it has been a while since you have done the Crop Walk for Hunger, you are encouraged to come and see the many changes in has undergone. We start and end on the Tulip Toren and take the same route as Klompen Classic. It is about 3 miles, but you can opt to do a shorter route. Please consider walking with your family, spouse, friends, or others from our church and community who want to promote awareness for rural development in 3rd world countries as well as raise money for Church World Service and their efforts in those countries! We want a BIG showing from 2nd - young and old coming together for a wonderful cause!
Our church family regularly "takes" a Saturday in November to aid in the building of Habitat homes in the area. The current build is along Oskaloosa St. south of Caldwell park. Anyone 16 and older can lend a hand...no experience needed. Watch your bulletin for the date.
Meals from the Heartland
Second Reformed is actively involved with provided volunteers for meal packaging through Meals from the Heartland, which provide pre-packaged meals for hungry nations. Current volunteer opportunities include packaging in teams over Labor Day Weekend.
Pignon, Haiti
For years Second has been sending people to the area of Pignon, Haiti to work with Promise for Haiti and United Christians International. We plan to cotinue offering an oportunity to anyone who feels called. The next scheduled trip will be in March over Pella Public's Spring Break. Wee will staying with and working alongside JeanJean and Kristie Mompremier in a region outside of Pignon called Bohac. Mompremier's are missionaries with UCI (United Christians Internaional). If you interested, contact Andrea
Each summer we go on an intergenerational service trip, and this summer we were in Kansas City working with The Healing House and Hope Faith Ministries. We'll update the pictures soon and give a full a report this fall. Any age is welcome - families, singles, retirees, high school students, couples - anyone! Get to know others from your church family better, be God's hands and feet. We always have a blast and are blessed as we bless others!
Pella Food Shelf
Grab a bag, and on the first Sunday of every month, we collect non-perishable foods
for the Pella Food Pantry during our communion offering hymn! It's that easy!
They distribute the food to families in need in the Pella area on a regular basis
and each holiday.
