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News Aroundthe CornerOct 2019THE 14TH AND CHESTNUT COMMUNITY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO BE A PARTNER WITH AND PROVIDE MINISTRY TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AROUND THE CENTER INORDER TO ASSIST WITH A VARIETY OF SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS.INSIDE THIS ISSUE:Loss of StudentFinancial Help2Appreciation2Food PantryNeeds List3&4New Board MembersFood Baskets55, 6Investments6MeatChristmas Sponsor7Verse of the Month:1 Peter 5:7“Turn all your worries over to Him.He cares aboutyou.”New StaffEvery year, we hire and add to our staff for the school year. Thisyear, we have several new members to add to the staff! Many ofthem are freshmen and sophomores who we hope to keep forthe next couple of years. Some of them are seniors, and we areglad to have them as a part of our staff for at least one moreyear. They come from various cities in Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois. Each one has their own unique experiences and talentsthat will definitely add to the experiences here at the center. Weare looking forward to seeing them grow as leaders, and to seewhat new and exciting things they can add to After School Program.Did you know?Did you know what service projects Against the Flow completes?Answer Page 2.

Loss of a StudentDuring September, one of our children, Shelly Nelson, passed away from anasthma attack at home. She was a beloved child here at the center who had areal passion for God and was constantly asking questions to get to knowmore. She really enjoyed singing during chapel and creating and dancing praisedances. She also loved being apart of our Drama Club and Against the Flow.For several years, she has gone with Emma Jean to the ISU Women’s Basketball games. Shelly was quiet and soft spoken at times, but could be a real leaderwhen she needed to be. We will miss her passion and creativity here at thecenter. We ask for continued prayers for her family including her 3 siblingswho still attend the center. We are glad to see that Shelly is no longer suffering with her asthma and rejoice in knowing she has joined God. We also askfor continued prayers for our other kids who suffer from asthma. This loss hasscared some of them, and we know that living with asthma can be difficult attimes especially during warm weather. We hope that the memory of Shelly willlive on here at the center.Financial AssistanceAs we head into the cold winter months and the holiday season, we worryabout the future of the center and how we will be able to keep our kids warm and ensure Christmas will be special foreach family. We could definitely use some assistance to make sure the costs of coats, presents, and rising bills are covered. Every little bit can help make a difference in the lives of kids who have very little. We worry about heating thebuilding and the rising cost of food as our numbers increase as we get closer to Christmas. We appreciate any contributions during this time.AppreciationWe appreciate Danny Tanoos and the Steve Weatherford Foundation for their continued support. We were recentlygiven tickets to an ISU Football game. We were able to give some of our kids an unique experience of watching a college football game. The kids were very excited for this opportunity and enjoyed a Saturday with friends. Thank SteveWeatherford Foundation and Danny Tanoos for your continued support!Food PantryThe Food Pantry is continuing to serve severalhundreds of food requests each month. As wehead into the holiday season, we know we aregoing to see even more as families begin to planfor the holiday meals. Each Tuesday, from 8 amto noon, the ramp of the pantry is lined with people waiting to receive assistance. The pantry isopen for 3 hours each week, and people can receive assistance once a month. It is great to beable to help such a growing need, but we can onlydo so much. Our shelves are consistently wipedclean each week. Our volunteers at the food pantry do a wonderful job of assisting each individualand are faithful in returning each week. We appreciate our volunteers dedication and our donors who make each week possible. The newramp that was installed this summer looks like itshould endure the heavy flow of traffic from donations and lines as we head into the wintermonths.Did you know?Each month, Against the Flow completes a service project to give back to the community. During the fall, they decorate a float for the homecoming parade and walk in the parade. They also make and take Christmas cards to nursinghomes in Terre Haute.Page 2NEWS AROUND THE CORNER

October 2019thNEEDS LIST14 and Chestnut Community Center1403 Chestnut Street. Terre Haute, IN 47807. Phone: 812.232.3126Email: 14th.chestnut@gmail.comVisit our Website! 14thandchestnut.weebly.comThank You for your support of what we do! We truly would not be here without you!PRAY for God’s blessing on our children and their families. Pray also that God will continue to move through the ministry of the Center and provide for all of its needs.BIGGEST NEEDSThese are the areas where we could use the most help in the month ofOctober:Food Pantry– The food pantry is in need of boxes of cereal, peanut butter,and cans of soup.Kitchen– The kitchen could use Hamburger, Freezer Containers forcooked meat, Precooked Bacon, Pulp Free Orange Juice, Apple Juice, andChicken TendersBirthday Party Sponsors– We are looking for groups who want to helpout one afternoon with our birthday parties. Contact the office for moreinformationChristmas Sponsors– We are looking for people or groups to sponsorfamilies for ChristmasChristmas Presents– We are looking for brand new toys for Christmasalong with brand new batteries for the toys. All types and sizes of batteriesare appreciated.Candy– We need candy for the homecoming parade and for our HarvestHappenings PartyWinter Coats– We need brand new winter coats, scarves, and gently usedor new blankets.GRUMBLING TUMMIES CAFÉServing daily snack and dinner throughout the school year. Help us keep their bellies full!Our biggest need for the kitchen is meat and fresh fruits and vegetablesWe are also in need of dish soap and gift cards to purchase items in order to complete meals and to purchase the fresh produce and milk we need each week.We are also accepting any donations of canned or boxed food as well as main stapleslike bread and sugar.

MERIT MART REWARDS STOREHelp us reward our kids for good behavior! The store is where children can spend the play money theyearn on hygiene products, toys, books, crafts, school supplies, etc.We accept donations of new or gently used items for the Merit Mart.Our biggest need is hygiene products especially for boys, such as deodorant, bodywash, shaving cream, etc.We also accept toys, school supplies, jewelry, and candy for the children.MOTHER HUBBARD’S PANTRYPlease help us keep our emergency pantry stocked to help people in our community in anextreme time of need.Our biggest need for the food pantry is meat like hot dogs, spam, tuna tomake a complete meal. We are also in major need of Mac and Cheese!We are also accepting donations of canned and boxed goods as well as suppliesfor babies such as diapers, wipes, and jars of baby food.CLOTHES CLOSETSOnce a week, any of our registered children can go to the clothes closet and get NEW OR GENTLY USEDclothing to keep them clean and warm. All donations are appreciated!Our biggest need is new underwear and new boxers for our kids in any sizes.We are also in need of clothes from size 5 to 12 for both girls and boys.We accept clothes for kids from size 5 up to adult XL.MOMS MATTERWhere mothers can get together and encourage each other through their daily parenting struggles.Each mom in attendance is given a small gift. Help us encourage them!Gift baskets, lotions, bath items, candles, picture frames, and any other gift a mom might likeGift cards for gas, dining out, or local grocery storesBUILDING & GROUNDSCleaning supplies—Pledge, Windex, paper towels, liquid pump hand soap, toilet bowl cleaner, Ajaxdetergent, liquid dish soap, Goo Gone or Murphy Oil Soap, 409, Spic and SpanOld cell phones or old printer cartridgesThank you for your continued prayers and support!14th and Chestnut Community Center1403 Chestnut Street. Terre Haute, IN 47807. Phone: 812.232.312614th.chestnut@gmail.com

14th and Chestnut Community CenterPage 5A collaboration of the Terre Haute Christian Community1403 Chestnut Street, Terre Haute IN 47807Phone: 812-232-3126 Fax: 812-235-2904Pastor Bill Felts, Executive DirectorIt’s the time of year that we all begin making plans for the holidays. Most of us plan a bigThanksgiving meal, what gifts to give family and friends for Christmas, how to decorate, and where we’re spending Christmas. The holidays are a wonderful time to get together with family and friends and share together,thanking God for all He has done for us.At 14th and Chestnut, we are also beginning to make holiday plans. Each year, we help the families ofour children that regularly attend our program. More than 70 families are blessed with a Thanksgiving food basket, Christmas food basket, and presents for the children. The holidays can be a very stressful, depressing time ifyou don’t know how you’re going to provide for your family. With your help, we are able to relieve some ofthat stress and spread the joy and love of Jesus to the families of our children.Attached is a list of the food items we are collecting for the food baskets. We ask you to prayerfullyconsider collecting the items for one basket, or collecting one or two items in bulk. There are also other waysto get involved, including sponsoring a family for Christmas, providing gifts for children, or giving a monetary donation to help with heating the building this winter. Without your help, we won’t be able to keep our doorsopen and provide a warm place for the kids to come after school this winter. Any donations are greatly appreciated. Times are tough, but with your help, we trust that God will provide.If you need any further information about how to get involved, please call us at (812)232-3126, and wewill be happy to talk to you. Thank you so much for the difference you are making in the lives of our children!Bill FeltsHeather SleeExecutive DirectorProgram CoordinatorNew Board MembersMeet Tim Voll. Tim used to help the center out back when it first began. He volunteered with the computer laband some activities with the kids. One year, his family directed a Christmas Pageant in the basement of the center with many of the kids. Since then, he joined the pastoral ministry and currently serve under appointment atMemorial UMC as Associate Pastor. He is also the Engineering Manager for Glas-Col. He has lived in TerreHaute most of his life with his wife, Donna,, and their daughter, Lydia, who is married to Derrick and has a sonLogan. He is involved with the center because he experienced humanity at Christmas when he helped with theChristmas Pageant. He hopes to continue to the tradition the center has established and share Jesus with all thepeople we can.Meet Debbie Fell. She is married to David fell, who is a retired law enforcement officer.They have four dogs who are basically their children. She is an English teacher at TerreHaute North Vigo High School. In addistion to ten years of teaching, she has twenty yearsexperience in Human Resources in various corporations. She is from Terre Haute, but shehas lived most of her adult life in Indianapolis. She returned to Terre Haute five years ago.She currently attends Christway Church and enjoysreading, walking, and swimming. She also has a real passion for dogs. She joined the board after being approached by her friend/fellow teacher Dave Utterback.She was immediately interested because she knew about14th and Chestnut and strongly believes in its mission.We are so happy to have both of these great additionsto our Board of Directors.