explanation

HorizonServe is a team of servants from multiple churches working together in the name of Jesus Christ to reveal the kingdom of God in the Panhandle in practical acts of service and to pray to the Lord on its behalf.T his year, HorizonServe wanted to utilize this time that we are all gathered together in worship at the Horizon Music Festival to bless ministries in our community that are serving the community well. We would like to mobilize Horizon attendees to action during the time between community worship and the beginning of the scheduled concerts Sunday afternoon.

Instructions

See the list of needed items for Seven local ministries and collect these items at home (non-expired, gently used items) or go shopping at the local store of your choice to help these ministries do God’s work in our community.
 
drop off these items at any of the 5 collection sites set up to receive your donations between 12:00 to 3:00, at which point those donations will be delivered to the ministries.

Ministries

Potter’s Wheel Food bank
 
The goal of Potter’s Wheel Ministries Food Pantry is to share the love of Jesus through food. They serve thousands of pounds of food to hundreds of families each year. They serve families based on household size and turn no one away who is in need of food assistance.
 
 
Needs:
rice
pasta
beans
canned vegetables
canned fruit
pancake and baking mixes
canned meat
canned soup
cooking oil
hot drinks
Firefighter’s Ministry
 
The Firefighter Ministry provides housing, food, clothing, and other resources for those who have lost their home to fire or natural disaster. They also provide food and drinks to our first responders.
 
Needs:
shampoo
conditioner
razors
shaving cream
wash cloths
hairbrushes
combs
towels
ponytail holders
deodorant
11/13 Ministry
 
11/13 Ministry exists to put God’s love into action by providing aid to people in need, to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to bring glory to God. They offer temporary shelter, help with rent/utilities, food, clothing, and much more.
 
Needs:
beans
rice
pasta
large canned items
Lakota Lutheran Center
 
The Lakota Lutheran Center and Chapel is a ministry of the Nebraska Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. They provide community meals, access to showers, and a place to cool off and socialize, and also distribute donations of food, clothing, household goods, etc. to anyone who needs them.
 
Needs:
shampoo/conditioner
soap/body wash
deodorant
feminine hygiene products
blankets
towels
garbage bags (39 gal)
paper products — TP, cups, plates, etc.
coffee
sleeping bags & pillows
water
non-perishable snacks
Jeremiah House
 
The Jeremiah House vision is to convey the gospel and Christ’s unconditional love by addressing physical, social, and spiritual needs in our community and beyond. We strive to be a liaison to community resources, provide a safe place filled with love, compassion, and mercy, and support the development of healthy families.
 
Needs:
non-perishable food items
laundry detergent/dryer sheets
adult clothing (socks, underwear, pants, shirts)
coats/hats/gloves
hygiene products (soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant)
refillable water bottles
Hope Center
 
The Hope Center provides individuals and families experiencing homelessness or coming out of homelessness needed essentials like kitchenware, bedding, limited furniture, coats, clothing, and hygiene items. Individuals access the Hope Center through a referral from a local agency or church.
 
Needs:
Bedding sets (all sizes
pillows
pots and pans
camping supplies (lanterns, sleeping bags, tents)
Diaper Depot
 
The Diaper Depot is a ministry of First Baptist church that provides diapers, food, and other baby supplies to families in need.
 
Needs:
diapers (sizes newborn to 6)
pull-ups (sizes 3T-5T)
diaper wipes
baby food

collection sites

Fresh Foods
1270 10th St, Gering
 
Main Street Market
401 S Beltline Hwy W, Scottsbluff
 
Safeway
601 Broadway, Scottsbluff
 
Target
1401 Frontage Rd, Scottsbluff
 
First Baptist Church
3009 Ave I, Scottsbluff