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The Outreach Ministry of Ascension Memorial Church is actively involved in efforts to live our Christian calling to love and help our neighbors.

Our mission statement is:
1. Involve members of the Parish in outreach to the community and the world at large.
2. Serve others both through direct actions and through monetary contributions.
3. Broaden the awareness of the members of the church and the community about the problems and     needs of the community and the world at large.

Our strategy to accomplish our mission is to have a local, regional and national/international outreach ministry.  An important part of our plan is to keep the congregation mindful of missions and to this end there are weekly prayers for our missions in the prayers of the people during Sunday services.  Our local ministries include involvement with the Ipswich Food Pantry, the monthly Eucharist at the Caldwell Nursing Home, and the individual visitation program, Tiki’s Friends, by which six of our members do one on one visit with six residents of Caldwell.  We have members who work with the Council on Aging.  We are also aware that members of the Parish are involved in other individual projects and groups doing mission work and the Outreach Ministry members thank them and encourage their continued efforts. Our regional focus is with monthly participation in the Meals Programs to the needy and homeless in Gloucester and Salem.

 

 

Our national/international ministry currently involves supporting an Ipswich, MA organization called Partners in Development (www.pidonline.org) which has missionary programs in Haiti and Guatemala.

In addition to these ongoing ministries mentioned above, the Outreach Ministry held the third annual Winter Warm Up Sale on the last Saturday of September (2008). This is a sale of “gently used” winter clothing gathered from members of the Parish and Ipswich community and held in the Dorman Gymnasium.

The Outreach Ministry committee continues not only to support our ongoing programs but seek other opportunities to participate in the community.  Two possible projects are the Esperanza School in Lawrence and support for fair trade coffee.

The diligent members of the Outreach Ministry include Ralph Johnson, Chair; Barbara Beaman; Elaine Caramagna; Rev’d. Bradford Clark; Helen B. Danforth; Charlotte Dodge; Rev’d. Kay Evans; Moira McLaughlin; Carol Poirier; Lucy Potter; Paul Sepich; Peg Whittier; Hope Wigglesworth.  The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month in St. Matthews Parlor at 4:00 PM.  Everyone is welcome.  Should you have any questions or suggestions please do not hesitate to contact any members of the committee.

Contact: Ralph Johnson, Chair at pertlowellco@comcast.net

 
 
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