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The Stewart Center’s gymnasium was alive with excitement for
our annual Community Christmas Dinner. Over seventy people from the community,
after school program, staff and volunteers enjoyed food, fellowship and a gift
exchange on Thursday night December 15.
This year’s dinner was “pot-luck” with the parents of our after school
children providing all the side dishes, deserts and bread while the Center
prepared the hams. The evening was a
wonderful way to conclude our fall programming and gave us the chance to
celebrate the birth of Christ with our Stewart Center family.
We are very encouraged by the outpouring of support we
received during our end of the year fundraising campaign. Thanks to the faithfulness of our steadfast
supporters and the engagement of several new financial partners we can venture
into 2012 empowered to pursue the Center’s calling. We are grateful for our ministry partners and
strive to use all of our resources to more fully embody Christ’s love in our
community.
As we begin 2012 we are excited about the continuation of
our after school and middle school programs.
We also anticipate a meaningful summer camp beginning in June. Several of last year’s summer staff will be
back for another year and will partner with some dynamic newcomers to provide
the camp’s leadership. The next few
months will also see the launch of our food cooperative. The Center’s cooperative is intended to enrich
our community by helping member achieve food security. More information about the coop is forthcoming. The Stewart Center’s coop will be based on
the model practiced by Georgia Avenue Community Ministry, gacm.org.
As our programs continue to expand and we strive to enhance
our after school and summer programs we are in need of volunteers passionate
about seeing God’s kingdom advanced through the work of the Stewart
Center. We also need individuals, groups
and businesses to support us through monetary and in-kind contributions. If you are interested in supporting the
Center please feel free to contact us with questions or drop by so that you can
experience the Center in action.
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