Thank you for partnering with Hope Ministries and helping us tend to the needs of the homeless, near homeless, hungry and hurting! We encourage you to forward this e-mail to your pastor, church members, coworkers or others you feel may have interest in reaching out.

Thanksgiving Serving Opportunity

Thanksgiving Serving Opportunity: Thanksgiving and Christmas are extra special outreach days at Hope Ministries, and our volunteers, ambassadors and churches are a big part of them. We began accepting reservations on September 1 for more than 200 volunteer spots. The need for Thanksgiving Day on-site volunteers is filled. However, we are especially in need of volunteers to sign up to bring the following food donations for our Thanksgiving meal.
  • One or more pans of pre-cooked and picked turkey
  • Green bean casserole
  • A gallon or two of 2% milk
  • A dozen or more eggs
  • Pumpkin or other pies
  • Dinner rolls
Please call (515) 265-7272 to register to bring food. These items will need to be delivered the day before Thanksgiving to our Hope Cafe located at our Bethel Mission facility at 1310 6th Avenue. Thank you so much!
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Christmas Serving Opportunities

Hope's Ambassadors Invitation: We have a special holiday serving opportunity for our Hope's Ambassadors. Monday, December 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., we will be hosting our "Resident Toy Shopping Day" at our Bethel Mission facility. This is a chance for our recovery residents and families to "shop" for free toys and gifts for their children. We invite our ambassadors to join us during this fun morning and help residents select and wrap gifts. Feel free to e-mail Erin or call (515) 265-7272 if you'd like to help out.

Christmas Adopt-a-Brother and Adopt-a-Family: You and your church family or coworkers have an opportunity to make Christmas extra special for our residents and community guests through our Adopt-a-Brother and Adopt-a-Family programs. We welcome you to assemble HOPE BOXES and/or gift bags for the individuals and families who celebrate with us on Christmas Day. Details about these holiday programs are outlined on our Web site.
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Scan Away Hunger

"Fill a plate with Hope" during Scan Away Hunger 2008: Hope begins with a meal for the homeless and hungry in our community. Scan Away Hunger 2008 kicks off Friday, November 28, and runs through Friday, December 26. Scan Away Hunger plates will be available starting November 28 at participating Hy-Vee stores. All funds received through Scan Away Hunger will be used to help feed and care for homeless and hungry men, women and children in central Iowa throughout the year.

*Attention Churches and Ambassadors! Would your church consider hosting "Fill a Plate with Hope Sunday" on Sunday, December 7? This is a special opportunity for churches to take a stand against hunger in our community. For more information and to order free plates for your church to distribute, click here.
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Announcements

Hope Family Center Current Needs
The following items are needed for our Hope Family Center:
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Air deodorizer spray
  • Bleach
  • Size 3, 4, 5 and 6 diapers
  • Size 4 and 5 toddler training pants
  • Women's sanitary products
If you, your family, church, civic/service club or place of business are able to partner in this way, we invite you to bring your donation in a clearly marked bag to our Hope Outreach Center at 4950 NE 12th Avenue in Pleasant Hill.

Employment Opportunities
Hope Ministries currently has one full-time position open.
Intake Desk Clerk, Bethel Mission: The Intake Desk Clerk checks in new residents at our Bethel Mission emergency shelter for homeless men, answers the phone, completes administrative paperwork and interacts with both residents and the public. Click here for a complete job description.
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Prayer Requests

Please pray for:
  • Ongoing guidance from God in the lives of our residents as they heal from past hurts and look toward a brighter future.
  • Continued guidance for our staff and leadership team as we plan our special holiday celebrations and move into our "giving season," always a busy time of year!.
Praise Him for:
  • Our faithful and committed donors and volunteers who continue to bless us daily in a variety of ways.
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We thank God for your interest and partnership in our ministry! 		 

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Hope's Helpers Meet Needs!
Hope's Helpers includes churches, Hope's Ambassadors, businesses and individuals who link their hands and hearts with the programs and services of Hope Ministries. Periodically Hope's Helpers receive this e-newsletter with our current needs, volunteer and outreach opportunities and employment openings, then often mobilize their friends and family to participate! Click here to learn more or sign up to become a Hope's Helper.

Click to learn more about:
Hope's Helpers
Hope's Ambassadors
Need more information?
Call 515-265-7272 or e-mail info@hopeiowa.org


Take Note!
If you know others interested in becoming a Hope's Helper, please forward this e-bulletin to them. Also, please feel free to include e-bulletin announcements in your church's bulletin or newsletter.

Hope Ministries
P.O. Box 862
Des Moines, IA 50304
(515) 265-7272
info@hopeiowa.org
www.hopeiowa.org

Bethel Mission
Door of Faith
Hope Family Center
Hope Cafe
Hope Bargain Center

Give to Hope Ministries with Confidence!