The Care Closet
And Benevolent
Ministries

Every Wednesday, the church doors are open for individuals and families in our area who are in need of food. River of Life has always and continues to consider the Care Closet a great privilege to minister to so many. It truly is a witness to the blessings of God as He never lets this 'Elijah barrel' run dry.

Continuing a ministry of compassion is the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. With the help of many volunteers, we plan and prepare a delicious dinner. Much tender loving care goes into the preparation for our guests as cooking and baking fill the day.
The Fellowship Hall is readied and the doors are opened from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a hot meal of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes, bread and butter, beverages, and desserts awaiting all in our community who wish to join us.
Meals are taken to our church family shut-ins.

To acknowledge their service, boxed meals are taken to: the Middleport and Pomeroy Police Depts. and inmates; Sheriff's Dept. and inmates; the staff at Rocksprings and Overbrook nursing homes; Pomeroy's Holzer on the hill; and Meigs' ER; as well as the evening shift employees at Gavin Power Plant.

An important ministry of The Care Closet is that of the children's Christmas gifts. Many give money and/or purchase items throughout the year in preparation of this event. In October or November, each box is stuffed, gift wrapped, and marked for a boy or girl in a specific age range. As the families come to the Care Closet during the month of December, a gift box is pulled from the waiting shelf and given for each child in the family. 100 to 140 children will be opening a gift stuffed with clothing items such as hats, scarves, and gloves and several age-appropriate toys and candies.

Missionary support for Honduras, Europe and Eastern Asia

Local school food program along with school supplies

A part of our Christmas giftng is our hats, scarves, and gloves to help keep the children warm. These are donated and purchased throughout the year. Many times they are handmade. The Care Closet worker's hearts are surely warmed, as well.