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Gilead Presbyterian
Church
9 Church Street
P.O. Box 74
Carmel, NY 10512
Phone/Fax :
845-225-4586
General Email:
gilead@gileadchurch.org

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Please
note: While we generally follow the Lectionary as the basis of our worship services, we occasionally will select other Scripture readings. |
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Updated:
05/11/2008
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Gilead Food Pantry
Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?' And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.' Matt 25:34-40 (NRSV)
Gilead maintains a Food Pantry for those in our community in need. We accept referrals from the Departments of Social Services, Community Action Program, other churches and social service agencies, and walk-ins.
The Food Pantry is open Friday mornings 10 -12. 
For more information or to make a referral, please call Marj at 845-279-5941 or Darla at 845-228-0589.
Food Pantry Report - 2007
Throughout 2007 the Gilead Food Pantry remained open on Fridays, from 10 AM to 12 noon, plus occasional other days for Holiday distribution of food or for urgent need. The numbers of people coming for food has continued to increase steadily as shown below:
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Household |
Children |
Adults |
Elderly |
| 2007 |
528 |
552 |
815 |
134 |
| 2006 |
401 |
494 |
741 |
70 |
| 2005 |
284 |
373 |
399 |
65 |
| 2004 |
176 |
207 |
283 |
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Gilead's cash allotment from the New York State Regional Food Bank for July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008, is $2400, up from $1500 for the previous year, which has been a help, but is not nearly
the amount of money needed to keep our pantry shelves well stocked. For this reason we have continued to rely heavily on the food and cash donations from Gilead members and friends, and we have been very thankful for these.
The gift certificates being sold, with the money going to the food pantry, have given a much needed boost to the Gilead Food Pantry account.
The Hunger Project has continued to meet to work on the increasing need of the Putnam Food Pantries; countywide food collections were held at supermarkets during May and September. Also, the annual food collection by the Carmel Post Office in May kept our shelves full for awhile. |

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Vendors Wanted
Gilead's annual Flea Market will be held on Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 to
2:00. Interested vendors should contact the church office at 845-225-4586.
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Gilead Vintage Boutique
Announcing the premier of the
Gilead Vintage Boutique at the Flea Market on May 31.
Click here or contact Alice DuBon or Ann Rand for more information.
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Post Office Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service, was held Sat, May 10th. Gilead's Food Pantry was given a generous portion of the donations received by the Carmel Post Office.
Thanks to everyone involved and a special thanks to all the Carmel postal workers who picked up the donations!
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Serious Mental Illness Awareness Month
May is Serious Mental Illness Awareness Month in the Presbyterian Church.
Please help support those in our community with psychiatric disorders by
bringing in new and/or gently used DVDs, to be donated to the patients on Reed
4, Putnam Hospital Center's in-patient mental health unit.
A donation bin is in the lounge. Thank you!
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Got Ink Cartridges?
If you have any used ink cartridges, please bring them to the church in a plastic baggie. All cartridges will be recycled, with the church receiving $4 for each of certain brands.
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Food Pantry Update
Gilead's Food Pantry's shelves are getting bare. An increasing number of local residents are needing its services - around 200 adults and children each month.
Particularly Needed: canned tuna, chile, stew, fruit, soups, fruit juice, pancake mix, syrup, and pasta.
Please see Marj Williams for more information.
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Help Needed!
Volunteers are still needed to help install a sump pump in the basement. Please see Erik Vandenberg if you are able to help. |
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Coming Up:
5/18 @3:00 pm Concert for Unity and Peace at Temple Beth Elohim
5/31 from 9am - 2 pm Flea Market
11/7-9 "Women of the Spirit" retreat
See our calendar for a schedule of all events.
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Carmel Nursery School has openings for September. This nonsectarian ministry of Gilead has operated since 1949. For more information, call 845-225-8044. |
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Gilead CD's
The Music Department's two compact disks, The Sounds of Gilead and A Gilead Christmas are available during the coffee hour for $15.
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those who are interested in joining the Gilead family should
speak to him or one of the elders. |
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