SaMoShel SACK ASSEMBLY

 
Volunteers needed to assemble Sack Meals for SaMoShel on Sunday, August 21, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. Email Ava Jafarfour with questions or to sign up, ava.jafarpour@gmail.com.
 
You may also sign up on the patio after worship on Sundays.
 

MY FRIEND’S PLACE

 
 
For new volunteer opportunities at MY FRIEND’S PLACE, which assists homeless youth in Hollywood, please contact Candice at cmcfadyen@myfriendsplace.org, MFP’s new Community Engagement & Volunteer Manager (Phone: 323-908-0011 Ext. 109). Opportunities include serving food, administrative assistance and remote support, such as preparation and delivery of snack bags. You may also contact BPCer Ivan Tether at 213-716-6422, ivantether@verizon.net for more information.
 
 

ALL-CHURCH MEXICO HOUSEBUILDING

TRIP WITH AMOR MINISTRIES
 
 
October 8 – 10, 2022
Join us for this incredible BPC tradition! 
Begins at 6:30 AM on Saturday, October 8. Meet at Best Western Americana Inn, San Diego. (We highly recommend reserving a room at the Best Western on Friday night.) Returning Monday, October 10, late afternoon/evening. 
Cost for the trip includes food, transportation, building supplies, and tent lodging: $325, which can be paid HERE.
Deadline to sign up is September 6.
For more information, email Mission Elder Steve Ruth (sjruth123@gmail.com) or Pastor Lora East (Lora.East@bpcusa.org).
 

THURSDAY MORNING FOOD BANK

COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

UNITED UNIVERSITY CHURCH | HOPE ON UNION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VOLUNTEER THURSDAY MORNINGS
7-10 AM
United University Church, 1053 W 23rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Safety protocols are followed (wear a mask, they provide gloves).
Email Pastor Lora with questions or to sign up: Lora.East@bpcusa.org.
 

MUSIC MENDS MINDS

 
5th DEMENTIA SINGERS
Weekly Drum Circle and Sing-along In-Person
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM in the Sanctuary
 
Are you or a loved one living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke, traumatic brain injury or PTSD?
Make rhythm, music and play in community at BPC on Wednesdays from 1PM – 2PM. Caregivers must be in attendance and family support members are encouraged. If you have questions, please contact Carol Rosenstein at info@musicmendsminds.org.
 
See Music Mends Minds https://www.musicmendsminds.org/
for information about zoom rehearsals Monday, Wednesday & Fridays. 
 

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL POSTCARDS

 
JOIN AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL’S WORK:
 
End human rights backsliding in Tunisia.
Click here to take action:
 
 
 

IN-KIND DONATIONS

2022 In-Kind Donation Opportunities
 
Westminster TLC
– Household items in good shape. Bedding, especially twin bed sheets for the kids. Can be used but must be clean. Please contact Lucia Mendez at (310) 399-9380.
 
My Friend’s Place
–Clothing, which you may drop off by appointment only: clothingcloset@myfriendsplace.org.
 
Habitat for Humanity
 

HABITAT BUILD ON JULY 30, 2022

 
 
Thank you to all who participated in the recent Habitat Build on July 30, 2022.
 

TGS SUMMER OUTREACH

 
 
The event held on July 22-24, 2022 achieved the assembly of 600 backpacks filled with over 50 items of food and essential personal hygiene items for the neediest of the needy in the WLA area.
Thank you to all who participated and helped.