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Bible
Verses Related to C.A.R.I.T.A.S.
Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward
your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land.
- Deuteronomy 15:11
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain
conceit, but in humility consider others to be better than
yourselves.
- Philippians 2:3 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live
together in unity!
- Psalm 133:1 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so
doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
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Volunteer Profile:
C.A.R.I.T.A.S. 2004
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Congregations Around Richmond Involved to Assure
Shelter
C.A.R.I.T.A.S. 2004
March 13 - 20
2004 C.A.R.I.T.A.S. Report
In 2004 Cool Spring was blessed to meet
the needs of:
This year's C.A.R.I.T.A.S.
provided many opportunities of service and ministry to our guests.
About 350 volunteers worked over 1500 hours in some form of personal
service. 3 guests received Christ as their personal savior during
the week, and one family moved into an apartment.
Overview:
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C.A.R.I.T.A.S. is a community based organization enabling member
congregations to provide shelter and hospitality to homeless people
in the Richmond metropolitan area. CARITAS is the largest
community shelter program in the Richmond area. Each winter
the Single Adult Program provides approximately 26,000 nights of
shelter to more than 1000 different single men and women. The
average length of stay in CARITAS is 28 days.
- Mission:
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To minister to homeless families and individuals by
providing shelter at Cool Spring Church, meals, structured
activities, prayer, and support for 1 to 2 weeks. Sharing the
love of Jesus Christ is a top priority.
- Volunteer Opportunities:
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In 2004 Cool Spring was blessed to meet the needs of
11 families with 20 children, from months old up to age 11. About
350 volunteers worked over 1500 hours in some form of personal
service.
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Activities included craft nights, a clown show, and recreation
nights with the youth as well as with Boy Scouts. Parish nurses
provided blood pressure checks. Manicurists pampered the guests
while our team of nurturers helped to watch children during the
evening.
Breakfast and Evening meals were provided, as well as bag lunches.
Clean showers, soft towels, and a laundry service were provided.
Each family had their own individual room. In general, the
families were treated as if they were guests in our own homes.
Prayer was provided constantly during the week, with three guests
accepting Christ as their personal savior.
- Spiritual Gifts:
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The Spiritual Gifts involved in C.A.R.I.T.A.S. are
primarily hospitality, mercy, and serving.
However, intercession through prayer is also involved, as
well as administration and leadership to organize and
coordinate the week.
- Go to the Main
C.A.R.I.T.A.S. Page
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