Missions

First Church is involved in many mission endeavors, both locally and worldwide. Our church facility serves as a homeless day shelter, classrooms for Dover Adult Ed, Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous groups, and Scouts, among others. Below is a partial list of current ministry involvement at First Church.

Habitat for Humanity

To keep you up to date on what's happening, contact Jonathan Miller [senhhabitatvolunteer@gmail.com] who writes great descriptions of what happened in the previous week with a detailed list of the to-do's for the next! Register at the website www.senhhabitat.org , click on volunteer. You will be in the loop and can put your name on the days and places you can work! No one bearing food or treats is ever mis-treat-ed! Meanwhile, there's always shopping: HFH ReStore is now open in their new, larger space at 29 Fox Run Rd, Newington (former roller rink building near Walmart). Tuesday through Saturday 9 am - 5 pm. For more details go to senhhabitat.org/restore

Our Food Cupboard

The Missions Committee is very appreciative of all you have given. We could use the following:

cereal, canned juices/juice mixes, powdered milk, evaporated milk, canned fruit, canned tomatoes, canned meats, soups, pudding cups, jams/jellies, peanut butter, small containers mayo/ketchup, instant rice, dish liquid, toothpaste, soap, shampoo.

Zimbabwe

It has come to my attention that not everyone knows we have a “Z-team”. We do! It’s mostly comprised of persons who have pen pals in Zimbabwe, but is surely open to anyone who is interested in our efforts in Z. Typically, besides writing, we participate in the yearly (we hope!) cargo container shipment to Zimbabwe. We also “pass the hat” occasionally to send money via Wells Fargo. American money is a desirable commodity in Zimbabwe. It has the advantage of helping our friends directly and indirectly helping their economy. In the past as a congregation we sent $1,200 per year. As we voted to remove this item from our church budget, the Z-team has been successful at providing some support. Most recently, Z-team members sent $650 to our Z-friends. We work via an email list. If you want to be on it, just say so in an email to bill.sammis@unh.edu!