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RTG Report 2011

Here are the stats for this year:
489 participants
47 churches
1,953 hours
23 organizations
93 units of blood

RTG Service Projects

Numerous service projects have been arranged to provide you with the opportunity to help others in need. If you plan to participate in the RTG service projects, please attend one of the orientation meetings (Sunday 4:00 pm or Monday 8:00 am in Convention Center room 213 D). During the orientation you will be instructed regarding proper attire, departure locations, etc. Please make sure you sign up at the RTG Booth located in the Ballroom AB prefunction area before all spots are filled. Below is a list of projects for each day. Thank you for your help in making a difference in someone’s world.

RTG 2011 – Partners Monday

MONDAY

1. Second Harvest Food Bank- Mon. 25 ppl from 1-4

*Food sorting in warehouse. (Must wear closed-toe shoes, comfy clothes, and have 1 adult for every 6 students. Must be 12+ years old.)

2. Brian Center Health & Rehab- Mon. 10 ppl from 1-5 pm

*Helping with crafts for the elderly. Possibly yard work, and spending time with residents.

3. Samaritan’s Feet- Mon. 50 ppl from 1:30-4:30

*Working in the warehouse sorting and packing shoes that are sent to children in need.

4. Jackson Park Ministries- Mon. 25 ppl from 8-5  (separate groups if we want)

*Kids day camp.

5. Classroom Central- Mon. 10 ppl from 1-4

*Sorting books and packing them away. Helping sort school supplies for teachers.

6. Urban Ministry Center- Mon. 20 ppl from 9:30-11

*Helping with an event called “Faces of the Homeless panel.” Working with homeless.

7. Room At the Inn- Mon. 6 ppl from 10-4 (60 hours)

*Sorting donations.

8. Golden Living Center (Dartmouth)- Mon. 8 ppl from 2:30-4

*Bingo and other games with elderly residents.

9. Golden Living Center- Mon. 5 ppl from 10:00-12:00

*Activities with the elderly residents- bingo, reading to them, etc…

10. Shining Hope Farms- Mon. 15 ppl from 8:00-5:00

*Working in horse stables, possibly with the horses, but mostly cleaning barns.

RTG 2011 – Partners Tuesday

TUESDAY

1. Ronald McDonald House- Tues. 15 ppl from 1-4

*Deep cleaning, organizing, sorting. One adult for every 5 youth.

2. Brian Center Health & Rehab- Tues. 10 ppl from 1-5 pm

*Helping with crafts for the elderly. Possibly yard work, and spending time with residents.

3. Samaritan’s Feet- Tues. 50 ppl from 1:30-4:30

*Working in the warehouse sorting and packing shoes that are sent to children in need.

4. Jackson Park Ministries- Tues. 25 ppl from 8-5  (separate groups if we want)

*Kids day camp.

5. Presbyterian Hospital- Tues. 6 ppl (HS only) from 2-4

*Games with the children. Cleaning the playroom. Ages 14 and older only.

6. Hoskins Park Ministry- Tues. 12 ppl from 10-12

*Cleaning and outdoor work.

7. Allegro Foundation- Tues. 20 ppl from 1-5

*Deep cleaning, organizing, outdoor work. Wear closed-toe shoes.

8. The Harvest Center- Tues. 12 ppl from 10-5

*Painting and landscaping around the facility.

9. Shining Hope Farms- Tues. 15 ppl from 8:00-5:00

*Working in horse stables, possibly with the horses, but mostly cleaning barns.

10. Community Link- Tues. 5 ppl from 1:30-4:00

*Making plants for families (best for Middle School or younger)

11. Jacob’s Ladder Job Center- Tues. 10 ppl from 1:00-4:00

*Cleaning offices and facility.

12. Second Harvest Food Bank- Tues.-10 ppl from 1-4

*Food sorting in warehouse. (Must wear closed-toe shoes, comfy clothes, and have 1 adult for every 6 students, and be 12+ years old)

RTG 2011- Partners Wednesday

WEDNESDAY

1. Red Cross Blood Drive -Wednesday, July 20. 10AM-3PM (NO Volunteers needed)

2. Brian Center Health & Rehab- Wed,10 ppl from 1-5 pm

*Helping with crafts for the elderly. Possibly yard work, and spending time with residents.

3. Samaritan’s Feet- Wed. 50 ppl from 1:30-4:30

*Working in the warehouse sorting and packing shoes that are sent to children in need.

4. Charlotte Emergency Housing- Wed. 10 ppl from 9-1

*Cleaning, sorting, and organizing donations and other things.

5. Jackson Park Ministries- Tues. 25 ppl from 8-5 (separate groups if we want)

*Kids day camp.

6. Loaves & Fishes- Wed. 15 ppl from 1:30-3:30

*Sorting and packing food in the warehouse. Wear closed-toe shoes)

7. Allegro Foundation- Wed. 20 ppl from 1-5

*Deep cleaning, organizing, outdoor work. Wear closed-toe shoes.

8. Room At the Inn- Wed. 6 ppl from 10-4

*Sorting donations.

9. Hope Cancer Ministries- Wed. 24 ppl from 8-3

*Landscaping property.

10. Shining Hope Farms- Wed. 15 ppl from 8:00-5:00

*Working in horse stables, possibly with the horses, but mostly cleaning barns.

11. Jacob’s Ladder Job Center- Wed. 10 ppl from 9:00-1:00

*Cleaning offices and facility.

12. InReach- Wed. 50 ppl from 9:00-12:00

*Working at a field day event for disabled children and adults.

13. Second Harvest Food Bank- Wed. 25 ppl from 1-4

*Food sorting in warehouse. (Must wear closed-toe shoes, comfy clothes, and have 1 adult for every 6 students. Must be 12+ years old.)

RTG 2011 Service Project Partners

1. Red Cross Blood Drive
-Wednesday, July 20. 10AM-4PM
 
2. Charlotte Rescue Mission
-Homeless ministry, food preparation and service, general clean-up
 
3. Crisis Assistance Ministries
-Sorting of donations
 
4. Nexus Church
-food preparation and delivery, sorting donations, general clean-up
 
5. The Harvest Center
-food preparation, general repairs at location
 
6. Jackson Park Ministries
-project restoration, repair projects, clothing closet, food pantry
 
7. Urban Ministry Center
-painting, restoration, soup kitchen, van drivers, mail sorters
 
8. Hope Cancer Ministries
-preparing meals, transportation, handyman, office/clerical
 
9. Kidney Foundation
-sorting clothing and other donations
 
10. Cup Ministry
-food distribution
 
11. Cooperative Christian Ministry
-food pantry, drivers, soup kitchen help
 
12. Hoskins Park Ministry
-yard work, administrative support
 
13. Goodwill (various locations)
-sorting clothing and other donations at area stores
 
14. Samaritan’s Feet
-processing shoes at warehouse
 
15. United Cerebral Palsy
*Volunteer coordinator not sure where volunteers will be needed.
 
16. Second Harvest Food Bank
-Sorting food donations, general clean-up, repair, yard work

RTG 2011 Coordinator

Darin Gibbs will be heading up the projects for Reach That Guy 2011 in Charlotte, NC. Darin is the Student Pastor at First FWB Church in Gastonia, NC. You can contact him at darin@reachthatguy.com.

For a bit of history:

The seed of Reach That Guy sprouted in Charlotte, NC in 1995. The NYC staff coordinated with the Charlotte Housing Authority to assist elderly and handicapped Charlotte residents. Over 150 young people participated in this initial effort to leave a lasting mark in the convention host city. [Contact, September 1995, p. 20]

So, hope to see you all in Charlotte–the birthplace of Reach That Guy!

Thanks, Adam

Reach That Guy 2010 was a huge success. Special appreciation and thanks goes to Adam Phillips for organizing a great series of projects and providing efficient and effective leadership during the conference.

Thanks to all who participated!

Here are the stats:

Hours of Service —2905

Total Number of Volunteers: 508

Units of Blood: 94

Types of Service — 21 Organizations & Ministries

McKee Center, Skyline Urban
Hillsdale FWB College
Goodwill
Love Link
Regional Food Bank
Feed the Children
The Refuge
Salvation Army
8th Street, Skyline Urban
OKC Compassion
Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled
Grace Rescue Mission
OKC Beautiful
Suited for Success
City Care
Mother to Mother Ministry
Oklahoma Blood Institute
Britvil Community Food Pantry
Parents Assistance Center
Ronald McDonald House
Passing out Tracts

Number of Churches that served – 42

Crosspointe Church – OK
First Church – NC
Beulah Church – FL
Crossroads – OK
Colin Creek – TX
Knights Chapel – TN
Rejoice – TN
Lowery – OK
Bristow – OK
Harrisonburg – VA
New Oak Grove – AL
Harper Road – TN
Crowder – OK
First Pryor – OK
New Home Coweta – OK
Huntsville – AR
First Bible – IN
Cross Life – IN
Fort Gibson – OK
New Horizon – AR
Harrah – OK
Calvary – OK
Shiloh – MO
Bethlehem – AR
Mavity – KY
Emmanuel – IN
Woodcrest – OK
Sutton – AR
Ahoskie – NC
First Church – OH
Locust Grove – OK
First Church – AR
Hazel Dell – IL
Bethlehem – TN
Hartville – MO
Whitney – SC
Calvary – IL
First Dothan – AL
Quail Valley – AR
Beech Springs – MS
First – KY
Fellowship – TN

Blood Drive Oklahoma

Free Will Baptist Nat’l Convention BLOOD DRIVE OKLAHOMA BLOOD INSTITUTE

Wednesday, July 21st 10am ~ 4pm Cox Convention Center Sponsor Code:  V358

For your convenience, we are offering the ability to schedule your appointment online by clicking here <http://obi.membersforlife.org/mobilesch/sc.php>  and entering the sponsor code listed above. The gift of life can only be given by generous donors like you. Please help us offer hope, health, and healing to patients in need.

Adam Phillips (405) 496-8098
Donors Will Receive FREE:

• FREE T-shirt
• Voucher for 2 Tickets to the Oklahoma City Zoo
• Health Screenings (including Cholesterol)
  

Photo ID required
To schedule an appointment, please call (877) 340-8777

RTG OKC

Adam Philips is the coordinator for Reach That Guy OKC. He is contacting the various social service agencies in OKC and planning the work the schedule. Adam can be contacted at adam@reachthatguy.com.