Our Outreach program has been very active this year.  We can only serve our community through this ministry when we have funds to distribute. Please consider a monthly donation, although you may also make individual, one-time gifts at any time.

The Loyette Olsen Outreach Fund provides assistance for rent, utilities, and medical needs to Winfield residents
  • JANUARY: Winfield Food Pantry, canned goods
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  • FEBRUARY: Cookies for William Newton Hospital, to be sold by the hospital auxiliary; AND Episcopal Relief and Development which provides disaster relief aid and relief for women, children, and the climate.
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  • MARCH: Onesie's and Baby Blankets for William Newton Hospital, this can be ongoing throughout the year, as the hospital needs about 10 per month.
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  • APRIL: Blanket Ministry - funding is collected during the year to provide blankets to those in need during November of each year.
 
  • MAY: Blessing Box - supplies and/or donations to purchase supplies (suggested items are seasonal, such as socks, winter gloves, scarves, hats, books fresh fruit, electrolyte drinks, tooth brushes, tooth paste, bars of soap, etc.)
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  • JUNE: Blessing Box - supplies and/or donations, AND the Winfield Food Pantry
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  • JULY:  Please consider donating school supplies before school begins,; wide-lined spiral notebooks, pocket folders with 3-hole spine, and colored pencils
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  • AUGUST: Please consider donating school supplies before school begins, and continue to keep our Outreach Fund and Food Pantry supported.  Our Blanket Ministry will be collecting funds. 
  • Firewood for the Elders collection is ongoing.
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  • SEPTEMBER: Please consider donating to the WInfield Food Pantry.  
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  • OCTOBER: TFI-Suitcases for foster kids and The Farm Incorporated- Winfield - clean and gently used tote bags, suitcases​
 
  • NOVEMBER: Blessing Box - supplies and/or donations, AND Christmas Angels** - Christmas gifts for school-aged children in Winfield (**Christmas Angels program is slightly different for 2022: the school district is taking a different approach this year. The plan is that the school district donors will provide a supplemental gift or two for a child but will not provide everything for Christmas.  Parents will be asked to request 1 "want or wish" for their child plus 1 "need".  The total amount spent on both items should be no more than $30. )
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  • DECEMBER: Christmas Card Shower - for the elderly and shut-in's in Winfield

Ongoing Ministries: we accept donations throughout the year for the following ministries in particular
  • Olson Outreach - helps those in need to pay rent, utilities, and prescriptions
  • Grace Blanket Ministry - provides free blankets to those who need them
  • Prom Dress Express -people to supervise Prom Dress Express from Eagle’s Nest
  • Blessing Box - supplies to meet numerous needs such as food, toiletries, winter scarves and gloves.
 
 
Personal Ministries to Consider
  • Habitat for HumanityVolunteer workers
  • Wheels for Parishioners:- Volunteer to be on a call list for parishioners who need a ride to doctor appointments, and other places as needed, in Winfield and Wichita. Let the church office know if you wish to be on the list
  • Visits With the Elders: Grace elderly and shut-in parishioners -See Mother Kathy or Deacon Karen Deal for information
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