News from the Pews: December 2013

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Fauquier Family Shelter, located at 95 Keith Street near Old Town Warrenton, provides shelter for families and individuals. Essential services provided are food, childcare assistance, life skills classes, supportive counseling, information and referral. The following are key program ingredients: Obtain employment, remain free of drugs and alcohol, create and follow a budget, mandatory savings program for future rent and work with case manager and attend all meetings.  Read more about the shelter Here (http://www.fauquierfamilyshelter.org).

The Shelter is in need of the following items:


  1. Cleaning Supplies
    • Air Fresheners
    • Disinfectant/Pine Cleaners
    • Disinfecting wipes
    • Garbage bags (tall and 30 gal)
    • Exam gloves
    • Rubber gloves (M, L, XL)

  2. Linens (New Only)
    • Blankets
    • Crib sheets and blankets
    • Mattress pads (twin only)
    • Pillows and pillow cases
    • Towels (hand and bath)
    • Vinyl Mattress covers

  3. Office Supplies
    • Pens
    • Penciles
    • Reams of copy paper

  4. Paper Products
    • Aluminum foil
    • Batteries (AAA, AA, D)
    • Plastic wrap
    • Wax paper

  5. School Supplies
    • Agenda/organizer - undated
    • Backpacks
    • Highlighters
    • Pencil sharpeners
    • Pocket folder
    • Scissors
    • 3 and 5 subject notebooks

  6. Toiletries
    • Adult OTC medications
    • Hair care products
    • Antibiotic cream
    • Baby wipes
    • Children's OTC medications
    • Deodorant
    • Diapers (3,4,5,6)
    • Hairbrushes and combs
    • Hand Sanitizers
    • Razors and shave products

  7. Other
    • Gift Cards (Food Lion, Wal-Mart, Sears)
    • Small alarm clocks
    • Low-sugar snacks and juice boxes
    • Sugar
    • Coffee
You can also visit the shelter's Amazon Wish List

Supplies can be dropped off 24/7 at 95 Keith St. Warrenton, VA



Monday, December 23, 2013

Christmas Eve Service

Christmas Eve Service will be held at St. Luke's Church at 7:00pm on Tuesday, Dec 24 2013.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Church Cancelled for 12/8/2013

Mother Betz has cancelled church for today (12/8/2013). The storm is supposed to be hitting about the time we would be getting out.  Please stay safe and warm!

Winter Storm Warning in Northern Virginia