Conway Ministry Center

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🌟 Feed the Need - November 3rd, 10 AM to 2 PM 🌟
Help us make a difference in Central Arkansas! 🛒💙

How it works:
1️⃣ Stop by one of our participating stores on November 3rd.
2️⃣ Pick up a shopping list from a volunteer.
3️⃣ Buy a few items from the list while you shop.
4️⃣ Hand the items to our volunteers on your way out!

That’s it! 🙌 Your simple act of kindness will help feed over 12,000 people in our community over the next year.

Help us reach 100 shares so we can give everyone in our community the chance to make a difference 💙

If you’d like to donate monetarily online, you can also do so here: https://www.conwayministrycenter.org/donate

How does homelessness affect families with children? In many different ways. And it's up to us, the church, to intervene. Sarah, our Program Director, digs into harsh realities that homeless families and children can face, but how there's so much hope when the church joins together to step in!

Read here: https://www.conwayministrycenter.org/lives-changed/how-homelessness-affects-children

🗓 Save the Date!
Join us for Feed the Need on Sunday, November 3rd from 10 AM to 2 PM as we come together to fight hunger and serve our community!

One of our exciting programs, the Storehouse Pantry, allows our clients to shop for their own groceries right here at the Ministry Center! Last month, 444 families in need relied on this program for their groceries which means we go through A LOT of grocery bags. If you have extra grocery bags or feel led to start saving them, we can always use more!

Stop by Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm if you like to drop some off!

As we move into fall, here is an update on our current needs! If you'd like to help out a homeless friend in need, stop by Monday-Thursday from 9am-4pm!

Or click here to see our full needs list or Amazon wishlist:
https://www.conwayministrycenter.org/get-involved

Volunteer Spotlight!!!
Roy and Marnie have been an integral part of our volunteer team for the past 5 years! They've consistently volunteered all the way back to our old building, and much of the food that is given out on a daily basis is portioned and handled by them. We're grateful for their dedication to serve our homeless neighbors. We love you two!

The Conway Ministry Center will be closed today, October 15th, as we host our annual Faith Leaders Brunch!

🌮 Join Us for Dinner & Support a Great Cause!

On Tuesday, October 15th, come join us at Tacos4Life! When you mention the Conway Ministry Center, 20% of your order will support those in our community directly!

🏌️‍♂️⛳️ Tee Off for a Great Cause! ⛳️🏌️‍♀️

Conway First Baptist Church is hosting a Golf Tournament to help raise funds for the Conway Ministry Center! Join us for a day of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition, all for a cause that makes a real difference in our community.

📅 Date: October 21st, 2024
📍 Location: Nutters Chapel
👥 Team of 4: Grab your friends, form a team, and sign up today!

Every team registered helps us serve the community through critical outreach programs like providing meals, support, and Christ-like love for those in need. Don't miss this chance to enjoy the game while giving back!

Register your team now to secure your place on the green: https://conwayfbc.com/event/23761076-2024-10-21-2024-cfbc-golf-tournament/

Today is - and we want to raise awareness for the most often overlooked and the most vulnerable right here in Faulkner County and the surrounding areas - our children. We're thankful to this community for the outpouring of love to us and the other organizations in the local homeless coalition to make a difference in the lives of our homeless neighbors. If you'd like to learn how to get involved with your local homeless coalition, send us a message and we'll be happy to connect you.

If you'd like to stay up to date on how we're joining the fight against homelessness, sign up for our newsletter on our website: https://www.conwayministrycenter.org/

🍽️ Last Call: Faith Leaders Brunch 🍽️

The Conway Ministry Center is hosting a Faith Leaders Brunch on October 15th at 10 AM, and we want to make sure no one misses out! Whether you're a pastor, disciple maker, volunteer, small group leader, deacon, elder, or simply a passionate church member, this event is for YOU.

💬 Is your pastor signed up? We encourage everyone to attend, so make sure your church leaders know about this impactful event!

Sign up today to reserve your spot before it's too late: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-leaders-brunch-tickets-993707183937

Let's come together and strengthen our faith community!

Men's jeans size 29-32 are the perfect fit for many of our clients, and adult tennis shoes of all sizes! If you have unused jeans, tennis shoes, or even sweatpants laying around, you can make a big difference for someone who needs them as we're always in need of them!

Stop by the Conway Ministry Center Monday - Friday from 9am to 4pm if you'd like to donate.

Calling all believers! If you're a church member, a volunteer, part of a bible study, or any other faith involvement, we want you to join us on Tuesday, October 15th for our Faith Leaders Brunch! Learn how you as an individual or group can make an impact in our community.

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-leaders-brunch-tickets-993707183937

Thank you to Northside Church of Christ for creating EIGHTY snack packs for us! These snack packs are an essential add-on to the daily meals our homeless friends and neighbors receive.

If your church, group, or company is interested in putting together snack packs, reach out to [email protected] and he'll get you set up!

This week, the Conway Ministry Center had the pleasure of hosting our 10th annual Community Appreciation Banquet. This event allows us to acknowledge the many volunteers that it takes to do what God has called the church to do: love one another.

The volunteers are the heartbeat of everything we do at the Conway Ministry Center and without their support, the reach that we are able to make in Conway and surrounding areas would be limited. For this reason and more, we honor them.

Thanks to all who were able to come out! If you weren’t able to attend, sign up for our Newsletters at the bottom of our website and we will keep you updated on The Refuge Shelter and all things Conway Ministry Center!

RSVP deadline is TOMORROW for our September 17th banquet! You won't want to miss all of the exciting news and updates we have!

Click the link to get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-appreciation-banquet-tickets-976208163897

Volunteer Spotlight!!

Bill and Pam Berry have been serving in many capacities during their time as volunteers, including direct client interaction and behind-the-scenes preparation that takes place daily.

Their love of our program is obvious, and especially in the way that they love our staff and the clients we have the honor of serving.

Because of the support of people like Bill and Pam and the many other volunteers that show up every day, we are able to make a positive impact for our Conway community and those we are called to love.

We’re so thankful for the generosity of our community helping us provide for our homeless friends. Specific needs can vary at times, but some things are always needed. Here is a list of our biggest needs right now!

If you’d like to contribute, below is a link to our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ON1C7LVX1Z3?ref_=wl_share

Or you can stop by Monday-Thursday from 9am to 4pm.

You're Invited!
Join us for our annual Community Appreciation Banquet on September 17th! Learn about all that God is doing through YOU in our community as we celebrate our wonderful donors, volunteers, and community members. RSVP in the link below and bring a friend!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/976208163897?aff=oddtdtcreator

A HUGE thank you to the Conway Public Schools for their generous 500 meal donation! Did you know that since June 1, we have fed 1,754 people with a daily meal, many of them children like the one pictured here. This gift impacts some of our most vulnerable citizens, and we are thankful for the love and support that our schools give for kids in need!

Big shoutout to Steve and Cheryl Daniels for helping us get this donation!

Misconceptions about homelessness are common - read this powerful blog by Sarah Wilson where she unpacks a personal story of a homeless friend in our community seeking help while defying all common misconceptions about homelessness.

https://www.conwayministrycenter.org/lives-changed/common-misconceptions-about-homelessness

Volunteer spotlight!!! If you haven't met Jim, he's been an outstanding volunteer and a huge blessing to The Conway Ministry Center. Jim began serving those in need with us around 5 months ago and serves in a number of ways. Whether he's helping us organize in the mornings to prepare for the serve, portioning out meals for the Hub, or helping clients shop for their groceries, Jim keeps a humble and graceful heart. We're lucky to have you, Jim!

Hey friends! With all the heat we've had this summer, we've given out water bottles to those in need at a fast pace! If you're interested in donating cases of water bottles for homeless friends in our community, you can swing by our office Monday-Thursday from 9am-4pm, or if you'd like to chip in financially as we purchase water and other necessities, you can visit https://www.conwayministrycenter.org/donate

We appreciate your support!