Loving God, we pray for those who have died today in Connecticut, both children and adults.
We pray especially for the parents and family members in their loss.
We pray for emergency responders and the whole local community in this trauma.

Loving God help us to be agents of peace in a world where there is violence.
Help us to seek to live in peace and safety in our homes and in our communities.

Loving God be with all who have died, and all who suffer this day in Connecticut, and throughout the world.
We make this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, who died that we might have new life and hope. Amen

Chilliwack Connect

Community Service Day Saturday, October 13, 2012

8:30 am ― 3:30 pm                                                                  

First Avenue Christian Assembly

46510 First Avenue, Chilliwack

*Free Breakfast & Lunch provided* (list of things needed is in an attachment at the end of this letter)

This year, the Chilliwack Connect Committee will host its annual Chilliwack Connect event on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at First Avenue Christian Assembly. Last year’s event was a great success providing over 600 guests with food, clothing, haircuts, and most importantly, community connections.

Chilliwack Connect is a community-based event. It is organized and hosted by local service agencies, churches and volunteers. This event is not funded by government. We are seeking community donations of supplies and funds to cover the costs of food and minimal organizing expenses. Last year some of our major supporters included, Hofstede’s Country Barn, Sardis Bakery, Starbucks, Meadow Valley Meats, Johnston Packers, Agropur Foods, the City of Chilliwack, the United Way of the Fraser Valley, and many, many more.

Our service providers that day will include, but not be limited to, the Ministry of Social Development, Fraser Health, the Salvation Army, the Mennonite Central Committee, Chilliwack Community Services, Ann Davis Transitional Society, Pacific Community Resources Society, Street Hope, and many others.

This year we hope to reach even more individuals and families within our community. Our goal is to help people improve their quality of life, and to link them to lasting service connections. We aim to reach this goal by providing direct services on site, rather than offer referrals or literature. This will include access to government services, health care, outreach and advocacy services, employment counselling and assistance, on-site child care, haircuts, foot care, clothing, food and much more.

We cannot run this event without your support. Your donations or presence as a volunteer will send a positive message to the community and to the hundreds of people who are homeless or in desperate need.

Thank you for considering making a donation to our Chilliwack Connect event. This event would not be a success without your support.

Sincerely,

Fred O’Brien                  Bobbi Jacob                   Richard Niezen              Cindy Niezen                      Lynette Switzer

Chairman                                                   Vice-Chair                                                Food Service Coordinator                  Volunteer Coordinator                          Child-Services Coordinator

604-793-6334                                       604-792-2760                                              604-819-6267                                       604-845-2523                                            604-792-0794

rickobrien@shaw.ca                                 bobbi@anndavis.org              niezen_richard@hotmail.com        cindyniezenrcc@gmail.com           caicos@telus.net

Katrina Maroney            Gary Teach                   Stewart MacLean                Shannon Bergen

Secretary                                                      Treasurer                                                Media Relations Coordinator                    Donation Coordinator

604-703-6937                             604-792-6345                                    604-847-3477                          604-847-2500

Christina.Nuttall@gov.bc.ca        teachme@telus.net                   mcleansfunerals@shaw.ca                Shannon.Bergen@gov.bc.ca