In 1973, while driving in Schenectady, two ministers' wives noticed that a large number of chairs, sofas, etc., were being regularly discarded. They decided to collect the usable items and distribute them to needy people in our area. The Home Furnishings Truck picks up and delivers beds, furniture, glassware, and other necessary items to those in need. There is always a need for volunteers. World Hunger Program helps people help themselves through emergency relief and long-term development in the United States and abroad.
Important aspects are hunger education, advocacy and stewardship.
It supports Bread for the World and Alternatives. All income received comes from special designated gifts and offerings. Proceeds are donated to various church supported charities. Prayer Chain requests can be anonymous. We pray for comfort and consolation, healing, guidance for the surgeon's hands, good diagnosis, safe travel, birthday blessings, and thanks to God, among other things.