DEACON'S CORNER FOR CONSCIENTIOUS GIVING

                                                                                    April 2026

Please prayerfully consider how you can support this month's offering causes and consciously plan your donation

April 05: RESONATE GLOBAL AND LOCAL OUTREACH - EASTER COLLECTION –This offering will support the work of Inglewood's global and local outreach. Selena Headley, working with churches and Youth Impact clubs in Africa; Nasser Z. and Sylvie C. working with Farsi speaking people in Ontario; Kevin and Liz Schouten (as Kevin teaches English to Moroccan students); and, Inglewood's local outreach programs. Each recipient will receive 1/4 of the total amount given.

April 12: E4C Women’s Emergency Accommodation Shelter – a centre providing crucial emergency shelter and housing services for homeless women. In the last couple of years, we have seen more women accessing our services, which speaks to the rising instances of housing instability and unaffordability that thousands of Edmontonians are facing. We employ a multifaceted and holistic approach centered on four key areas of expertise: Food Security, Shelter and Housing, Community and Collaborations, and Education and Skill Development, and we currently operate over 15 different programs and services within these fields.

April 19: World Renew- "Living Justice, Loving Mercy, Serving Christ"- Compelled by God’s deep passion for justice & mercy, World Renew joins communities around the world in working to renew hope, reconcile lives, and restore creation.” Your contributions to World Renew will bless people in countless ways, including alleviating poverty, working for peace and justice, and responding to disasters. Learn more about World Renew's vision and initiatives at worldrenew.ca

April 26: Right at Home Housing Society (formerly the Edmonton Inner City Housing Society): provides secure, accessible, adequate, and supportive affordable housing for individuals and families in Edmonton's central communities who cannot afford market housing. They also provide a range of services for residents, including a non-judgmental and inclusive community, mentor and peer support, and opportunities for life skill development. Right at Home ensures their housing developments are sensitive to community context and are well integrated into surrounding neighbourhoods, both socially and physically. Currently more than 1000 Edmontonians are receiving housing through Right at Home, with an additional 250 people being helped through their new projects. 88% of residents have indicated that their quality of life has increased because of the housing with which they have been provided. Your contributions help to provide housing and valuable services for many Edmontonians.

“Second Bag” Collection is for the church ministries– We as a congregation have committed to a church budget.  The budget provides revenue used to pay for ministry staff, classical and denominational shares for the Christian Reformed denomination, Sunday School and Youth curriculum, janitorial services and supplies, and the maintenance of the building.  Operational expenses such as printing weekly bulletins, electricity, telephone and internet services and the coffee you enjoy on Sunday are all included.  Let’s work together to contribute to the financial well being of our church.