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October 20, 2020

ThankFull Community Service Day

The ThankFull Community Service Day offers something for everyone! We have multiple off-site and at-home service opportunities available.

Off-Site Service Opportunities

Rebuild Upstate

PROJECT:

Mr. & Mrs. Lee
19 Orlando St. Greenville
Rebuild outdoor porch and install handrail for safety. No experience necessary.
Volunteers: 9 per shift

Morning shift of 9 people from 8:30 am to 11:30 pm. (1 spot left)
Afternoon shift of 9 people from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. (1 spot left)
All tools and materials provided with site leader.
Masks required. All tools are sanitized before and after use.
Bring your own water.

Frazee Dream Center

Total of 28 volunteers for outdoor landscape work.

Morning shift 8:30am-12pm (FULL)
Bring gloves and water.

Emmanuel’s Hammer

Total of 18 volunteers for 3 different construction jobs. Please note, 2 are indoors. Please reach out to KC Carter at (864) 275-7323 for questions.

Hours for all jobs will be 9am to 12noon.
Bring your own gloves and water for all projects.
All tools and materials will be supplied.

PROJECTS:

The Thomas Few Memorial H2O House (FULL)
2115 Anderson Road, Greenville
Scope: Scraping the porch and carport ceiling and repainting.
Volunteers: 6

Fratus Job (FULL)
103 Pisgah Drive, Greenville
Scope: Doing prep work for replacing floor coverings. Will involve moving furniture, removing carpet and tack strips in the master bedroom, two bathrooms, hall and living room.
Volunteers: 6

Nesbitt Job (1 spot left)
16 Sullivan Street, Greenville
Scope: Painting living room and kitchen walls. Will involve moving furniture.
Volunteers: 6

United Ministries (FULL)

Total of 6 volunteers or family group. This is an indoor opportunity.

Unload and move 2 cabinets– handtruck will be available
Restock cabinet
Organize supply closet

Blood Donation

Help save lives by donating blood. The need for whole blood and convalescent plasma has increased during the pandemic

- All donations will take place at The Blood Connection Donor Centers where strict safety protocols are in place.
- If you are able to donate platelets, plasma or convalescent plasma, call TBC directly at 864-751-1168.
- All donors receive TBC Rewards Points as well as FREE COVID-19 antibody testing.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE: BSUMC Blood Drive Blitz – Donate Blood – The Blood Connection

At-Home Service Opportunities

Triune Mercy Center

Make Blessing Bags for people experiencing homelessness. Deliver bags to Triune on Mon. & Wed. from 9am -11 am, Saturday 9 am – 12pm, Sunday 10 am -12pm at 222 Rutherford Street.

FOOD BAGS
Fill a gallon size plastic bag with an assortment of the following items:

Gallon Size Plastic Freezer Bags
Peanut Butter Crackers
Beenie Weenies
Vienna Sausages
Fruit Cups
Granola Bars
Bottled Waters
Plastic Forks/Spoons
Hand Sanitizer
Note with scripture or words of encouragement

HYGIENE BAGS
Fill a quart or gallon size plastic bag with an assortment of the following items:

Razors
Wash Cloths
Soap
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Lotion
Shampoo/Conditioner
Comb
Note with scripture or words of encouragement

Homes of Hope

Make Birthday Cards for Seniors.
Pick up a packet of cards from church office

Decorate with your art supplies. Great for children and families.
Drop off to the Downtown Church Office.

Service Liability Commitment

Please read and confirm the Covid-19 service day commitment below. The confirmation response is the last question on the registering process registration.

1. I will take my temperature before leaving for my commitment, and I will not attend if I am running a fever, feeling ill, or have reason to suspect I’ve been exposed to COVID-19.
2. I will wear a mask at all times when I am serving, and I will social distance between non-family members and myself.
3. If I am diagnosed with COVID-19 within two weeks of my service, I will report this to the church so that others who attended the same service can be warned of possible exposure.
4. I understand that any group activity poses a risk of contracting COVID-19 or another illness. In serving in this capacity, I assume that risk willingly and will not hold the church responsible if I become ill.
5. I consent to photos and videos of myself (if over 18) and/or my minor-aged child’s activities while at the Event and understand these may be used in the promotion of BSUMC including web site entries, video blogs, or social media.

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