The church has always ministered in disasters, bringing God's Word of comfort, healing and renewal to the variety and depth of human suffering.
When a major disaster strikes, local needs often outstrip the available local resources. In such catastrophes the whole church marshals its resources and reaches out to help.
Caroline Furnace Lutheran Camp - The
purpose of CFLC is to provide an intentional Christian communal experience where
one meets God in God's awesome creation. What should the camper expect?
According to Pastor Wayne Shelor,
Executive Director -- each camp day is centered in Christian community as
campers engage in prayer, nature, bible study, hiking, swimming recreation,
worship, crafts, and campfires. This is a great opportunity for all children
and youth entering grades 1 to 12. Send the Children in your life to Caroline
Furnace and watch wonderful things happen. Parts of the Caroline Furnace web site load best using Internet Explorer.
READ Center - The READ Center is a non-profit agency that provides adult literacy services in
the city of Richmond, VA and the surrounding counties of Chesterfield, Hanover,
and Henrico. Through one-to-one tutoring, The READ Center's volunteers help
adults improve their basic reading and communication skills. All services are
free and are available to adults 18 years of age or older. For more information
contact the READ Center at 804-353-1587. You can also check out their web site at www.readcenter.org
for additional information.
Circle Center Adult Day Services, Inc. - Adult daycare is a comprehensive program that provides
opportunities and services for older adults with special needs. Circle Center
offers a warm, caring, safe and positive environment that promotes better
physical and mental health. The program helps maintain or increase daily
activity and friendships for the participant and provides peace-of-mind and
respite for the family. The goal is to help each person remain as independent as
possible, both at home and at the Center. The center was originally located at
First English, at that time it's name was Stuart Circle Center. The Center moved
to its present location at 3900 West Broad Street and changed it's name several
years ago. First English members Dick Harris and Betty Cochran
serve on the Board of Directors of the Center.
