Outreach
Learn about the ways we help and serve our community. Join us in giving and serving!
FOOD BANK DONATIONS
During March, we will be collecting personal hygiene supplies for the State College Food Bank.
Did you know the Food Bank accepts many other items? A list of needs can be found on their website. Thank you for your generosity!
ANNUAL OUTREACH
In addition to monthly benevolence contributions to local charities, we also collect items for local agencies and other Christian organizations.
February – Out of the Cold Quarters for Laundry
April – College Care Packages
May – Veteran Gift Cards
June – Pregnancy Resource Center Layette Collection
September – NALC Disaster Relief Buckets
October – Socktober Crew Socks for Soldiers
November – Operation Christmas Child, College Care Packages
December – Mitten, Cap and Scarf Tree
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
Every April and November, we pack Finals Boxes filled with treats for our congregation's college students and Penn State students who have worshiped with us throughout the semester. We enjoy getting to know these young adults and hope to shepherd them along their faith journey.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
We are happy to support Operation Christmas Child each year! We drop off many shoe boxes in November to our local collection site and follow the gifts with prayers! For more info about this wonderful ministry, please visit Samaritan's Purse.
MITTEN, CAP, & SCARF TREE
During Advent, members donate mittens, caps, and scarves by hanging them on a Christmas Tree. These items are delivered to Centre County Youth Service Bureau. This project is organized by a church group of women called the KNIT WITS. Many of the mitten, cap, and scarf items are hand knit by these women. Others donate store bought items. All winter warm pieces are welcome!
Learn about other ministries at Emmanuel!