Service Activities
Sunshine Food and Clothing  Closet
About Us:
The Sunshine Food and Clothing Closet was founded as a collaboration between the Galt Elementary School District, five Faith Based Organizations (Galt United Methodist Church, St. Christophers, Horizon, St. Luke and Family Life) and a diverse group of community members. We are completely staffed by volunteers and strive to support the needs of families impacted by the economic crisis. The Sunshine Food and Clothing Closet provides free gently used clothing and monthly food baskets to families in need on a referral basis. On average, we serve 30 to 40 families weekly and these numbers continue to increase.
We need your help!!
Please help us continue our mission by donating used clothing and non perishable food items.
The Sunshine Closet is located at: 902 Caroline Street, Room 17 (on the campus of the Fairsite School Readiness Center)
Hours of Operation: Thursdays from 8:00AM to 10:00AM
 For more information about how you can help please contact Jill Adams at (209) 745-2641 x501 or Faye Gaines (209) 744-2628.
Thank you for your support!
We appreciate donations of clothing and food during open hours. Please do not leave clothing and/or food outside of the closet at other times of the week.
 Stephen Ministry
Going through a tough time emotionally or spiritually? Struggling with crisis in your life? Or simply feeling down? Consider letting a Stephen Minister help. A Stephen Minister is a member of our congregation who is trained to listen, care, encourage, pray and walk alongside you during difficult times. It is confidential, free and very helpful.
To learn more, talk with Pastor Helen or a Stephen Leader: Rosie Kumar or Peggy Porter. Or go stephenministries.org
Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Sunshine Garden
 Sunshine Garden primary goal is for organizations and individuals to grow food for families in need. This garden is starting its second winter of growing lettuces, beans, onions and radishes. The garden is located at 902 Caroline Street (on the campus of the Fairsite School Readiness Center). For more information contact Pastor Helen at (209) 745-4133 or email her at galtumc@gmail.com.
|
 The Galt United Methodist Women
The Galt United Methodist Women meets regularly on the first Saturday of each month except July and August. Most meetings are held at Galt United Methodist Church on 6th and C Sts. at 10 a.m. through lunch (brought by committee of members).
All women are welcome from teenagers to venerated seniors. The only requirement for membership is acceptance of the Purpose of United Methodist Women:
United Methodist Women is a community of women whose purpose is:
. to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ
. to develop a creative, supportive fellowship and
. to expand concepts of mission through participation the global ministries of the church.
We meet once a month. For further information call, Leona Dameron 209 745-9575
 Nothing But Nets
Nothing But Nets is a global, grassroots campaign to raise awareness and funding to combat malaria, one of the largest killers of children in Africa. With a $10 contribution, Nothing But Nets provides individuals – from CEOs to youth, professional athletes to faith leaders – the opportunity to join the global fight against malaria by sending a net and saving a life. In one weekend, a Galt United Methodist Church small group raised $750 standing in front of groceries stores. For more information on Nothing But Nets Campaign go to: http://www.nothingbutnets.net/
Youth
The Galt United Methodist Church Youth started a tradition this year to spend a week every summer doing service through Sierra Service Project. The Sierra Service Project (SSP) is a non-profit organization providing life-changing experiences through acts of service repairing homes in Native American and urban communities and building homes in Honduras. They invite high school age youth and young adults to experience the profound power of serving people who have a culture and life experience different from their own.
Each summer, approximately 1,500 teenagers, 250 adult volunteers and over 40 paid summer staff live, worship and work together on six different project sites. Together, their work results in over 130 safer, drier and more comfortable homes.
To find out more about this service project through Galt United Methodist Church contact Pastor Helen at (209) 745-4133 or at galtumc@gmail.com. To find out more about Sierra Service Project go to their web site: http://www.sierraserviceproject.org/
|
