Local Methodists Seeking Donations to "Change the World"

Plainfield United Methodist Church and Sharon United Methodist are currently accepting donation drop-offs of several items in preparation of the "Change the World" event on May 1.

Change the World – A Sunday Morning of Service

On Sunday May 1, 2011 from 9AM – 12PM the congregations of Plainfield UMC and Sharon UMC will be putting on bright yellow t-shirts and joining together to serve the community of Plainfield.

"Change the World" is a global movement of United Methodists doing what they can to improve lives and community.

Local projects range from cleaning up neighborhoods and parks, painting over graffiti, music and crafts at Lakewood nursing home, collecting shoes for donations to Share Your Soles©, baking cookies for our police and fire departments, donating blood, preparing a meal, and assembling blankets for area shelters. 

What Donations are Needed?

As groups of work crews prepare their hearts to serve, the churches are seeking donations from the community to make an even bigger impact on this great day of service. At this time the church is asking for donations of:

• Gently used shoes
• Extra long twin size sheets
• Pillows and pillow cases
• Twin size comforters
• Dish towels
• Kitchen towels
• Wash clothes  

All of these items can be dropped off at Plainfield UMC before May 1 or come enjoy free coffee and doughnuts when you drop shoes off on May 1 at the corner of Des Plaines and Main St in downtown Plainfield.

Looking to Volunteer on a Work Crew?

If you are interested in joining a work crew to help make a difference in the world, contact the Plainfield UMC office at (815) 436-9651 or pumc@plainfieldumc.com

Thank you for supporting this day. Remember that our small efforts can make a big enough difference to change the world!

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Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
The people of The United Methodist Church