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New Year’s Eve
Gala Benefits “Scavengers”
For the average American, it is difficult to imagine a life in which
the city dump is both your home and place of employment. The
garbage, the smell, and the filth are outside our realm of
understanding. And yet these living conditions are reality for over
10,000 people who live and work in and around the Guatemala City Dump.
Even in their own country, these impoverished citizens are
outcasts. They are referred to as “scavengers,” devalued and
treated as less than human. Their situation is dire as they live and
work in dangerous and unsanitary conditions.
But there is hope!
Destination Known, a ministry of EUM Church in Greenville, Ohio, has
partnered with Potter’s House Association International to build 14
homes for families living in this area and would like to continue to
build more. In 2014 and 2015, Destination Known built a total of
five homes; however, this is becoming increasingly difficult due to the
increased cost of building supplies.
Destination Known is hosting a New Year’s Eve Gala on December 31, 2015
that will be held at Romer’s Catering in Greenville beginning at 8:00
pm with hors d'oeuvres, dinner, dancing and a live auction. This is an
alcohol free event with 100% of the proceeds will be used to build
homes for families living in a shanty community around the Guatemala
City garbage dump.
Tickets are on sale now! The cost is $50 per person or $85 per couple.
Reserved seating is also available for $350 for a table of 8. Tickets
may be purchased at EUM Church, A&B Coffee and Cakes, Dave Knapp
Ford Lincoln, and Romer's Catering.
If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation, please
make the check payable to EUM Church and mail to: EUM Church, 111 Devor
St., Greenville, OH 45331, Attn: Cliff Rapier, and put "Guatemala
Missions" in the memo line.
If you would like more information about the New Year’s Eve Gala, visit
www.eumchurch.org or contact Cliff Rapier at 937-548-3211 ext. 212 or
crapier@eumchurch.org. Also, follow EUM’s Facebook page and watch for
continual updates on the auction items.
Jeff Harper is Lead Pastor at EUM Church. The contemporary worship
services are Saturday at 6:30 pm and Sunday at 9:00, 10:30, and 11:59
am at the Worship Center located at 1451 Sater Street and a traditional
worship service is Sunday 9:45 am at the Downtown Campus at 111 Devor
Street in Greenville. Kidmunity Children’s Ministry is available
for kids age birth through grade six at the 6:30 pm, 9:00, 10:30 and
11:59 am services. The Downtown Campus, 111 Devor Street, houses the
offices. For more information, go to www.eumchurch.org or call
548-3211.
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