Vails Gate UMC

Souper Bowl of Caring
Many, many thanks to all who contributed cans of soup or money
to our Souper Bowl of Caring focus. We raised $93 that was sent to the Food Bank of the
Hudson Valley and collected 45 cans of soup that were delivered to the Grace UMC food
pantry. Over 9.9 million dollars was raised by nearly 13,000 groups in 2009.

Newburgh Ministry Collection
Throughout Lent, we have been collecting items needed by
the Newburgh Ministry for their outreach program in the inner city of Newburgh. The folks
served by the Ministry are often homeless or in crisis. At the Ministry, they find the comfort
of a warm place to congregate and a hot cup of coffee. On Sunday, April 5th, the last Sunday
of our collection, please bring any item on the collection list including decaf coffee or tea
bags, non-dairy creamer, hot cups, hygiene items, sheets, blankets etc. or make a monetary
contribution. Pew envelopes may be used for cash and should be marked Newburgh Ministry.
Checks should be made payable to VGUMC, but indicate Newburgh Ministry on the memo
line. Thank you for your wonderful response to this appeal.

Habitat for Humanity Walk for Housing -
April 26, 2009
Join Habitat for Humanity ofGreater Newburgh for the 10th Annual Walk for Housing and help
raise funds for, andawareness about, the need for simple, decent and affordable housing in our
community.

Registration begins at 12 noon and the 5K walk leaves beautiful, historic Downing Park at 1
PM. Walkers will pass several Habitat homes along the way and return to the park for an
afternoon of live music, entertainment, food and fun.

Join our team of members of the congregations of churches participating in the Methodist and
Friends Build. Registration forms are available at the front of the sanctuary. Please make sure
that all checks are made payable to VGUMC, but indicate “Methodist Build” on the memo
line. If you cannot walk, please sponsor a walker.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore
The Habitat ReStore, located at 125 Washington Street (½ block west of Washington's
Headquarters, is open for business selling, furniture, lighting, building materials, antiques and
more.

Hours are Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM and Thursday 8 AM to 7 PM. The
ReStore is also seeking donations of merchandise. So, if you are cleaning out and wondering
just what to do with that chair or table, call 565-1789 x-201. Stop in and check us out!