Mission and ministry opportunities are happening right now even if we are not meeting in our building. Here’s how we can still be proactive in making a difference in our community:

• While at the store, remember to pick up a few items for the Linn Community Food Bank. You can drop them off here at the church or take them directly to: First Presbyterian Church. 310 5th St. SE. Cedar Rapids.

• Write a note to someone (teacher, friend, neighbor, family member), even better do it in your own handwriting and send it in the mail. If you would like to send a note or card to one of our members or friends of Hope UCC, contact Pastor Mary Beth, mbhartenstein@gmail.com or 393-2400, for a name and contact information.

• Find five things in your closet and donate them to a local organization, such as Olivet Mission, who helps those in our community with such needs.

• Check-in on a neighbor or friend.

• Have some books you would like to donate? Place them in our Little Lending Library, located on 9^th Avenue by the stop sign.

We are the church, gathered and scattered. Make a difference in someone’s life and in this community today!