April 4 Ridge Spring News addition

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church

1186 Mt. Calvary Rd., Johnston

As part of the SC Synod's Operation Inasmuch, a day of community service, Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church is sponsoring a Blood Drive with Shepeard Blood Center. It will be held, Saturday, April 16 from 11:00 am until3:00 pm at the Ridge Spring Fire Department. Currently, there is a need for 0 Negative blood. For more information about the Blood Drive, you can contact Donna Hatcher at 803-275-4839.

During the Blood Drive, we will be collecting non-perishable food items for local food banks.

Also, on April 16, Mt. Calvary will be packing kits for the homeless. These kits are small, well-filled items that perhaps will help in meeting the immediate needs of daily survival for homeless individuals - things we take for granted. The kits will be distributed to homeless people in our area. Individuals will also be encouraged to take one or two to put in their car to give whenever they see someone asking for help - an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life.

If you would like to help, items needed for the kits include: small bottle of water, small can of fruit, plastic fork/spoon with napkin, small pkg. Kleenex, washcloth/bandana, comb/brush, collapsible tumbler or small cup, small can Vienna sausages, peanut butter/cheese crackers, breakfast bar, antibacterial hand wipes, travel size toothbrush & toothpaste, deodorant.

Kits will be packed starting at 9:30 am on April 16 in the Fellowship Building at Mt. Calvary. Adults and children are invited to come and help.