Thanksgiving Baskets

As the Thanksgiving season approaches, the Maple Heights UMC congregation will be collecting canned and paper goods to help those in the community who are in need.

Item should be brought in during Sunday worship services and brought up to the sanctuary if able. If you need assistance let us know and someone will help you. To drop off items during the week, please contact the office to ensure someone will be here to assist you. Church number is (216) 668-6363. 

Use your powerful arm and rescue me from the hands of mere humans whose world won't last. You provide food for those you love. Their children have plenty, and their grandchildren will have more than enough. (Psalm 17:14) 

To help you in your shopping & planning we have developed this offering schedule:

Week of Nov 1, 2009: Canned vegetables, canned gravy, spaghetti noodles and sauce, tuna, packaged potatoes (not fresh), dish soap, paper towels.

Week of Nov 8, 2009: stuffing mix, canned soup, peanut butter, jelly, ramen noodles, macaroni and cheese, beef stew, toilet paper.

Week of Nov. 15, 2009: Canned cranberries, canned fruit, cake mixes, baby formula, sugar, rice, jello, laundry detergent.

Remember: Any non-perishable item will be welcomed. We thank everyone in advance. Your generosity means a great deal to everyone, especially those in need.