Helping Local helpers
We were so glad to be able to help one of the new ESL teachers with items for a new household she is setting up. Her family is joining her from the Philippines!
Buy Nothing Room
Work Day
Friday, February 2, 2024
Thanks to our awesome volunteer crew!
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We are so blessed to be able to share our bounty from the gifts of our community with those in need in other parts of the state! Thanks to everyone who made this possible!
2023
Annual
Charge
Conference
Presentation
Becky Abbott again did a wonderful job of presenting the ministry of the Buy Nothing Room this time at our Annual Charge Conference in Star City. We heard about other ministries as well and Becky made contacts with churches who may be able to use some of our overstock from the BNR.
We are truly blessed to have Becky's leadership in this ministry and the many volunteers who make it all work each month for our neighbors.
Please say a word of thanks to Becky for all she does!
As a part of the ACUWLD Back to School Bash, Becky Abbott and her crew of volunteers opening the Buy Nothing Room for four hours and welcomed 31 guests who chose clothes and shoes for the whole family!
Donations continue to come in from our church family and the community--Thank you for your part in getting the word out!
Check the foyer of the Sanctuary building or ask in the office....we always have flyers for the next opening day!
We need your help to get the word out!
Thank you so much for helping us spread the word about the Buy Nothing Room ministry!
Our volunteers led by Becky Abbott welcomed over 50 guests on July 27--our largest crowd yet!
We are promoting the BNR at the Back to School Bash on August 5, and we continue to look for ways to serve our community through this ministry.
Our new sign!!
Created for us by Southern Perfection
Smaller signs for days we are open will be placed each month.
On June 8, Becky Abbott and Matt and Rhonda Daniels were guests of the Crossett Rotary Club. Becky spoke about the Buy Nothing Room ministry and what it does in our community.
We receive many donations because our friends in the community hear about us from their friends or from the media. If you have a group that would like to learn more about the Buy Nothing Room, please speak to Becky Abbott or call the church office. Thank you!
BNR News
We are so grateful for the continuing donations from people in and connected with our church family. We have rooms for ladies, men, kids, housewares, and decor. Call the church office or Becky Abbott so we can meet you to collect your donations. Please continue to share our social media posts about this special ministry of our church.
This ministry has been able to bless some Crossett families who have lost their homes in fires. Becky has reached out most recently to coordinate relief efforts for those affected by the storms in Mississippi and in communities around Arkansas. We donated clothing, shoes, etc. from our own stock, and Becky has worked with others in the community to collect supplies as well.
It is truly heartwarming to see the folks who come to shop find and take home clothes and other items for themselves and their families. You are welcome to come help us host these neighbors on shopping day. You are also welcome to help us prepare for them on work days. Becky posts work day info on GroupMe, so let us know if you need to be added to GroupMe to stay informed.
Thank you again for all you do to help us help our neighbors.