SERVE WEEKEND ~ WHITTIER, CA

Whittier, CA

Saturday, May 22nd marked the 3rd year Churches throughout Whittier (CA) came together to Serve the Lord through "community projects."

18 churches in Whittier participated in the "City-wide" Serve Weekend. Lee Hardeman and Colleen Marks (WACC) headed the organizing of the local churches in preparing for this weekend and also secured a small grant from the Rose Hills Foundation to assist in paying for materials needed to make repairs to homes, etc.

Dr. Ralph Pacheco, President of the LC Foundation and benefactor to the King's Table Ministries in Whittier (Pastors Joey & Pauline Alvarado, Co-Founders) -- Woman's Home was delighted to see the efforts put forth by Plymouth Congregational Church (Pastor Dan Pryor) at the Women's Shelter & Home in Whittier. Dr. Pacheco commented, "They repaired cracked & broken windows in the home, landscaped the front of the home with new flowers, installed an automated sprinkler system, and laid some brick for a new pad for a outdoor picnic table. 60 volunteers from Plymouth showed up to lend a hand. They were all ages ranging from 3rd graders (8 years old), to Senior members of the church. Plymouth's Youth Leaders Joe & Sandy Vinatieri, who do an outstanding job in training the youth group directed (approx.) 20 youth in preparing the front yard for the new landscape, the 8, 9, 10 & 11 year olds were just remarkable!"

New friendships were made this day. The testimonies of some of the women in the home were very touching and inspiring to hear about how the Lord Jesus Christ has made all the difference in their lives. The women in the home were overwhelmed with the kindness and generosity of God's people who came to bless the Women's home as their service on Serve Weekend. Pastor Joey Alavarado addressed the volunteers, "Words cannot express my feelings towards all of you, and what you have done for the Women's Home today ... Thank you!" -- Glory to God.

May much good fruit result from the giving hearts of the saints at Plymouth Congregational Church in Whittier. Truly, it was a "labor of love..."

Donations for the King's Table Min. Women's Shelter & Home may be sent (payable) to: The LC Foundation, 13502 Whittier Blvd., Suite H, Whittier, CA 90605. Check Memo: Whittier Women' Shelter & Home. For further Information about the Women's Home or how to give donations, please call: 562 946 1410.