In 2007, the Outreach Ministry members are very excited about two adopted special emphasis projects. Both will provide assistance to families and children in Denver, the state of Colorado and abroad. Likewise, both will seek to involve participation of as many of the general membership as possible. Finally the projects will reach out to build bonds with other ministries and even other faith communities for action in supporting God’s children.

Rwandan Outreach
This project is a brand new and exciting opportunity for our church to sponsor education for children in Rwanda, the African country that survived the terror of genocidal warfare in 1994. Kathy Anastos (our Senior Minister’s sister) is an AIDS researcher currently living in Rwanda. Education is the strongest deterrent to the continued spread of the HIV/AIDS virus as well as the best means of increasing the stability of Rwanda. First Plymouth, in cooperation from Temple Sinai and other bodies of faith, “adopts” through financial support, Rwandan children. Effort will include exchanging letters and pictures with African families. Contact Steve Calhoun, Project Manager, at 303.766.2587 or by email for more information.

Family Homestead
This ongoing project assists families with children to move from homelessness to transitional housing. The Outreach Ministry will arrange opportunities for members of First Plymouth to address needs in such activities as clean up, painting, and refurbishing housing units, and contributing to special events such as “Bare Necessities” and the “Alternative Gift Fair.” Contact Mr. Leslie A. Jones, Executive Director, at 303.623.6514 for more information.

Watch for more on these projects in the weekly bulletins and on the bulletin boards. For information regarding the Outreach Ministry activities or if you wish to become more involved please contact the chairman, Steve Calhoun 303-766-2587 or by e-mail.