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The Orchard Church has formed a unique partnership with Clear Creek Middle School here in Gilmer County to identify students and families with specific needs, and to serve them any way we can. We do this through:
- Mentoring relationships
- Providing for immediate physical needs (food, clothing as necessary)
- Providing attendance incentives and rewards
- Providing character incentives and rewards
three ways to participate
1. join a lifegroup
If you aren't ready or able to become a mentor in school, you can be part of their support structure. LifeGroups encourage, pray for, and resource the sowers and the soils that they are working with.
2. become a sower of seeds
Mentors provide their students with an experienced friend who is always ready to help in any number of situations. All it takes is 20 to 30 minutes per week. You interact with your student at the school on a regular basis and be a positive role model as well as a friend and listener. You will also serve as a resource and a guide as you build a relationship with them. We provide all the training and support you will need to be a successful mentor.
3. supply donations
Donated supplies meet immediate physical needs of students and their families. They also reward students for character education and attendance.
Food
meats, vegetables, and other frozen food items are always welcome.
Clothing
We accept donations of all new and "gently used" clothing, shoes, belts, and other items. Some items that are requested by the school are taken directly to the school, and others are taken to a consignment shop that we have also partnered with, and vouchers are issued to help meet specific needs.
Attendance Incentives
These are simple rewards to students who have difficulty with consistent attendance. Any type of small gift card is the best idea (WalMart, fast food, etc.)
Character Education
These are simple rewards that are given to students who are "caught in the act of doing something of good character." These are daily rewards of small candy, then once a month a drawing for larger rewards, which is usually a gift bag with candy, gift cards, snazzy post-it notes, and other items.
Food
meats, vegetables, and other frozen food items are always welcome.
Clothing
We accept donations of all new and "gently used" clothing, shoes, belts, and other items. Some items that are requested by the school are taken directly to the school, and others are taken to a consignment shop that we have also partnered with, and vouchers are issued to help meet specific needs.
Attendance Incentives
These are simple rewards to students who have difficulty with consistent attendance. Any type of small gift card is the best idea (WalMart, fast food, etc.)
Character Education
These are simple rewards that are given to students who are "caught in the act of doing something of good character." These are daily rewards of small candy, then once a month a drawing for larger rewards, which is usually a gift bag with candy, gift cards, snazzy post-it notes, and other items.
how can i donate items?
Currently, just bring any donations to your LifeGroup leader. If you aren't in a LifeGroup, you can bring them to the worship services on Sundays, and we can get them to our storage facilities.
Otherwise, please feel free to contact Lica Simons, or call the church office at 706-276-2208
Otherwise, please feel free to contact Lica Simons, or call the church office at 706-276-2208
Worship with us at 10AM this Sunday
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