Good Sam’s “Text Buddies” ministry is for people who would like to stay connected with other Good Sam friends through text messaging during the Covid-19 pandemic. Email Nanci Slagle to join.
Good Sam’s “Send a Card” ministry exists to brighten the day of other people by sending a card. We will be calling on you often as we hear of people connected to our Good Sam’s community who could really benefit from your act of care and concern. Email Nanci Slagle to join.
WHAT WE NEED AND WHY? Individually wrapped, single serving, grab and go snacks like granola bars, pop tarts, crackers, cookies, snack mixes, and more. You can order a package or two with your next grocery order and donate it at one of our porch drop locations! We will bag them up and get them to our essential worker superstars who […]
COMPLETED! Thank you so much for your generous donations. We have all we need. WHAT WE NEED: Gently used items you have at home, no need to purchase new. We are looking for things someone recovering in isolation can use to pass the time. It is okay if a few pages in coloring books or puzzle books are used already. […]
Do you have old transparency sheets lying around from a classroom or old laminating project? Two brothers here in Brownsburg are 3D-printing masks for first responders. To complete the masks, they are in need of 8.5 x 11in transparency sheets (like the ones teachers used back in the day before powerpoint!) If you have any you would be able to […]
As a Church That Serves and a Church Without Walls (literally!) right now, our community needs Good Sam’s gifts and presence more than ever before. Last week, we shifted our outreach budget to be ready to address critical needs of our community now and in the days to come. We have been serving our neighbors through Family Promise of Hendricks […]
WHAT ARE WE DOING? We are collecting non-perishable, easily prepared food for families living in an extended stay hotel. We are working with Family Promise and the Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition to help fill the need as these agencies are currently overwhelmed. If each Good Sam’s family can spare just a few items from their pantry, we will be […]
Did you know that we have a group of Good Samaritans designated to pray for the needs of our community? Our Prayer Angels maintain a list of prayer requests and pray regularly for these people! Identifying information is removed unless specifically requested otherwise. If you have a prayer request, you can submit it directly to prayers@churchthatserves.wpstagecoach.com or one of our […]
Helene Russell will offer a Restorative/Yin Yoga practice during Holy Week, on Tuesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. This practice is designed to still the mind as we let the body release into the poses. We will hold the poses for a few minutes as gravity helps the body and spirit sink into stillness. Our scriptural reference is “Be Still […]
Good Samaritan will be joining with our larger Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis to observe a virtual Holy Week at the IndyDio Virtual Abbey. Several congregations, including Good Sam’s, are “hosting” special services throughout the week. While this Holy Week will, for certain, be different from any that we’ve ever experienced, we invite you to lean in to the uniqueness of […]