Operation Inasmuch (OIAM) 2010

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Operation Inasmuch 2010 Project Description List “Come Touch a Life"

Please read through the project list below and find some opportunities you will commit yourself to in order to make a difference in someone’s life on Saturday, April 24. OIAM begins @ 8:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Make this community outreach a priority and “Come Touch a Life.”

1. Visitation/Communion to Home Bound – Sybil Edwards
   A team of volunteers visit with elderly or home bound persons. While there team members will fellowship with the home owner as well as look for additional opportunities to serve- such as taking out their trash, changing light bulbs, checking smoke detectors, etc. Team members will also facilitate a worship experience for those who physically cannot attend corporate worship services, through prayer, devotionals and communion. Communion can be done in many creative ways. The team can create their own unique worship experience based on the gifts of the team as well as the person with whom they are visiting.
2. Baby Shower for Teen Moms- Susan Culbreth
   Organize and host a shower for young mothers. Offer encouragement and God’s message of guidance, hope and love. Also provide information such as health, nutrition, child care resources, etc. that would be helpful for young mothers to know. Other community resources will be a part to provide a well rounded prenatal care experience is helpful for young mothers. Volunteers 18 and older may participate.
3. Bud Vases Arrangements for Nursing Homes- Hilda Whitley
   Collect vases and artificial flowers, then create arrangements to be taken to local assisted living and nursing homes. This project will need to be done the week leading up to OIAM and coordinated with various local nursing/independent living facilities in the area.
4. Bud Vase Delivery to Nursing Homes- Bryan Harris
   Our elderly need and deserve our time and our affection. Volunteers will visit residents of various local facilities (coordinated with the Bud Vase Arrangement Project) to deliver the flower arrangements and spend a little time to “visit” with them.
5. Childcare for Volunteers- Bryan Harris
   Provide safe, fun and positive care for the children of volunteers ministering in other projects. Church resources will be available for use including rooms, toys, TV/Video, etc. Childcare will need to begin at 7:30 a.m. and last until the last child has been picked up. Parent/Child information cards will need to be filled out and kept on hand for safety purposes. Forms will be provided.
6. Cookies to…- Faye & Pope Hardee
   Bake and package home made goodies for area workers. Some of these groups can be done the week of OIAM as some of these groups may not be open on Saturdays. Many cookies are needed. They can be wrapped and prepared however the coordinator deems appropriate. Cards of thanks and appreciation can accompany the goodies.
   • Fire Dept., Sheriff’s Dept., Police Dept., Town Hall, Sanitation Workers
   • Maintenance Garage, 911 Center, FBC Neighbors
   • Prison Staff
   • Others?
7. Harbor House- Steve Woodard
   Partner with staff to renovate the backyard to create a fun and welcoming outdoor space for residents, their children and the staff to enjoy.
8. Health Kits- Leah Thorndyke
   Collect and package health kits to be administered to homeless or needy persons through various ministry connections; soup kitchen, clothes closet, disaster relief, handy man, etc. We also will supply local agencies with bags as well; Sheriff’s Dept, Police, Fire, etc. A list of items to be put in the kits will be provided.
9. Breakfast for volunteers- Gayle Bizzell
   Provide an energizing breakfast OIAM volunteers. Breakfast volunteers should plan to start early to allow time for coffee to brew etc. Clean up is also included for the lunch crew.
10. Lunch for volunteers- Trip and Nancy Barry
    Provide lunch meals for those serving in OIAM. Team should develop a plan for preparing, serving and delivering (if needed) lunch. Clean up is also included for the lunch crew.
11. Snacks to Nursing/Rest Home Caregivers- Bryan Harris
    Provide a bundle of refreshment for nurses/care givers at our local facilities. Calls will need to be made to confirm the number to prepare for as well as coordinate schedules. This project can be done the week leading up to OIAM.
12. Rest Stop Ministry- Billy Wiggs
    We freely give because Christ freely gave. Travelers on north and south bound I-95 can get a free cup of coffee and a smile. One team per rest stop. This project will start earlier than most. Only college students and older may participate in this outreach. Large coffee pots, coffee and condiments, tables, extension cords need to be obtained ahead of time. Bryan Harris will obtain permission from the NC DOT for teams to serve at these rest stops.
13. Yard Work- Danny Hensley
    There will be multiple opportunities to work in yards all around Smithfield. The coordinator will scout the yards ahead of time in order to prioritize need, equipment needed and the amount of time necessary.
14. Handy Man Projects- All skills are needed. Each project will have its own coordinator and team. Projects will range from wheelchair ramps to small home repair. Protective clothing is necessary. Adults need to accompany children younger than 9th grade if they wish to participate.
    • 3) Wheelchair Ramps- Roy Williams, Billy Baker, Curtis Perry
    • 2) Home Repair Needs- Dirk Langdon
    • 1) Backyard Renovation- Steve Woodard (partnership with Harbor, see Harbor House for description)
15. Home Delivered Meals- Anesha Johnson
    We partner with the Council on Aging to provide a hot, nutritious meal for those who need it but are unable to get out on their own. We will need cooks and route drivers to deliver these meals.
16. Clothes Closet- Jo Ann Wiggs
    Sorting, moving, cleaning and arranging are constant duties that keep our clothes closet up and running. Please be a part of helping this ministry stay service ready.
17. Documentary- Mike Ward
    The story of what God will do when His people humble themselves and serve Him needs to be shared and celebrated. Volunteers are needed to record and share this powerful message of ministry and community. Volunteers will travel to multiple project sites to video and take pictures of FBC ministers in motion. Volunteers can also assist in the editing and production of the OIAM documentary. The documentary will be used in multiple settings throughout the year.
18. Community Garden- Michelle Ball
    Volunteers will clean up and out the planters originally built by Boy Scouts in order to plant and grow vegetables for the surrounding community. There may be other opportunities such as building additional planters, watering, etc.
19. Laundromat Outreach- Carolyn Tharrington
    We want to extend the hand of help and fellowship as we provide a small financial gift to help those with the expense of washing and drying clothes. We will also provide bottled water and juice boxes for children for those who would like some. Information about FBC Smithfield and our Hispanic Mission will be shared as well.
20. Flea Market Ministry- Judy Williams
    Have an outreach presence at a flea market located on Hwy. 301 in Smithfield. There can be multiple opportunities through live music, Bible stories, children’s games, drama groups, handing out free coffee/cookies/etc.
21. Behavioral Health Unit/Cancer Center Projects- Mary Ann Bradshaw
    Help organize, clean and prepare facilities and resources for those being served through the BHU and the Cancer Center at Johnston Health Hospital. Project coordinator will need to establish contacts with these facilities to coordinate details and schedules.