Greetings Christian Community in Action,
Via de Cristo men’s weekend #12 is being held at Zion Lutheran Church in Cobleskill, NY, September 15th -18th. Because of the recent hurricanes, Cobleskill, Middleburgh, and Gallupville were hit very hard by all of the rain. Many community members lost their homes and businesses. I would like to invite anyone who is planning to come out and support the weekend to bring an extra pair of clothes to work in and be prepared to get a little dirty. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together and work in a shelter kitchen, paint, put up dry wall, or break things down in order rebuild. By helping out, we can spread the Gospel and pray, pray, and pray some more!! When you arrive at the church, please see Mike or Jodie Dougherty (VDC Community representatives) and hopefully they will be able to direct you to the right location.
Directions to Cobleskill:
Thruway east to exit 29 (Canajoharie – Rt.10 south to Sharon Springs), go to Rt. 20 east, then to Rt.145 south right into Cobleskill to Zion Lutheran church is on the left. From Utica take Rt.8 south to Rt. 20 east then Rt. 145 south, it is much faster. Forget the Thruway, it seemed to save about a half an hour. This will take you to Main St. Cobleskill at the same point as Rt. 10.
In Christ alone,
Elizabeth Smith
Damascus Road VDC
Lay Director
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Please put this on the Closer Walk prayer chain. We are having the men’s weekend in Cobleskill to pray with and be in community with our brothers there in spite of their personal losses and their need to be at work in their communities. Team members have been lost to this disaster, but God will provide, strengthen and see them through! Duane Moore Rector VDC # 12
Dear Community,
September 15 – 18 is our Men’s VDC weekend at Zion Lutheran Church in Cobleskill, and you are invited to Serenade and Holy Hour on Saturday evening, and Break-in and Closing Sunday afternoon. Email me with any questions. jodie_carol@yahoo.com
DIrections: Exit 29 Canahoharie from NYS Thruway. Take Route 10 south to Cobleskill. At the intersection with Rt 145 (in Cobleskill) turn right to 4 corners (Main Street & Rt 7) then turn left. The church is 615 Main Street on the left. OR I88 to the Cobleskill exit; Rt 7 to Cobleskill which turns into Main Street.
Our host church and surrounding community have been hard hit with flooding. WE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS. If you are able to donate time during the weekend to helping with clean-up of homes, please e-mail me at: jodie_carol@yahoo.com. Tell me what hours you can help. You MUST have rubber gloves, rubber boots and a mask.
Thank you in advance for your servant hearts!
Grace and peace,
Jodie