Church cemetery needs help
The Bethesda Presbyterian Church cemetery board is seeking a volunteer secretary/treasurer. Job duties include taking minutes during meetings, which are held at most three times a year, plus paying bills, depositing money and other bookkeeping responsibilities. The board also is seeking someone willing to serve as a trustee on the board. Anyone interested in asked to call Frank at 330/831-1838 or Dale at 330/692-3507.
Darren Odey to sponsor Banquet
Darren Odey will sponsor the Drive Thru Christmas Banquet in Salem from 5 p.m. or until the food is gone (no later than 7 p.m.) Friday at the Salem Memorial Building. Limit of one meal per occupant in the vehicle. The menu will include ham, parsley potatoes, green beans, applesauce, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit and cupcakes. Line up is behind the Memorial Building. For information call Patty Colian at 330-831-2169.
by Margaret Mwale, Self-Development of People | Special to Presbyterian News Service
The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People has awarded $118,000 to 30 community-based organizations in the U.S. The grants were made to help the organizations deal with the impacts of COVID-19. (Contributed photos)
LOUISVILLE â The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP) has approved grants totaling $118,000 to 30 community-based projects in the United States aimed at alleviating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The money is from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)âs One Great Hour of Sharing offering. SDOP receives 32% of undesignated OGHS gifts.
In 2020, SDOP marked 50 years of partnering with economically poor, oppressed and disadvantaged community groups. The funds that would have been used for its 50th anniversary celebration have instead gone toward awarding COVID grants to communities facing critical needs.