Community Connection
Middletown Food Bank
The Middletown Food Bank has been serving over 100 families and are seeing more people who have
lost their jobs each month. We are in need of the following items:
- canned peas
- oatmeal
- spaghetti sauce
- jelly
- peanut butter
- boxed mashed potatoes
- toilet paper
Venture Crew 121
A conversation with Zion’s Venture Crew 121 President, Josh Glessner:
Q: Why did you join Venture Crew 121?
A: I joined because Venturing emphasizes “high adventure” activities
like camping, canoeing, rock climbing, skiing and white water rafting.
Also, Venturing emphasizes leadership as we (the kids) are the ones who help
plan the events – a great resume builder for those thinking about college.
Q: What is it like being president?
A: Our crew was just formed a month or so ago so being the first president has been really busy.
Luckily, we have a great advisor, Rick Rogers. We had a planning meeting with all the officers
in February and set a pretty aggressive activity schedule. We have something planned for every
month. I have to help make sure whoever is planning the event communicates with the whole crew,
either by email or by phone or text. If Rick (our advisor) has things he needs done, he can text
me and I can get the word out.
Q: What would you tell someone who isn’t sure whether Venturing is for them?
A:If you like to be outdoors and like to keep active, I think you would definitely find activities you
would like. My brother is going on an event in April that includes camping, various types of shooting
(rifle, shotgun etc.), archery, tomahawk throwing, kayaking and canoeing… and ends with a huge
catapult contest. The weekend also includes a big themed feast and party. You might think all this
is expensive, but by using Boy Scout facilities, a weekend like this only costs around $45. Everyone
should at least add their name to our email list to find out what activities are coming up and try them!
Venturing is a co-ed high adventure program for young men and women ages 14 to 21
(Venturing is part of the Boy Scouts of America.) Zion’s crew is open to everyone in the
community, so invite your friends to join! If you are interested in finding out more about joining
Crew 121, contact Rick Rogers at 240-535-2064. We will honor Venture Crew 121 members at the
Charter Ceremony at Zion on Sunday, April 18, at the 10:45am service.
Religious Coalition of Frederick County
The Religious Coalition of Frederick County coordinates donations of time, talent, money, food
and other resources to meet the urgent needs of people in Frederick County. The Religious
Coalition needs our help. The numbers of clients are increasing in Frederick County.
You can make a difference.
Volunteer at the Day Shelter or at the Cold Weather Shelter
The Day Shelter and Cold Weather Shelter, located at the Alan P. Linton Jr. Shelter, is
seeking volunteers (18 years or older) to help with greeting and checking in of homeless
guests, and handing out needed supplies. For more information or to schedule training,
call 301-631-2670
Donate Supplies to the Cold Weather Shelter
The Cold Weather Shelter needs the following items: large shampoo, laundry detergent,
soap, paper towels, toilet paper, toothbrushes and trash bags.
Please see the
Religious Coalition of Frederick County
for a full list.
Donations can be delivered to 27 Degrange St., Frederick MD, Monday-Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm.
It costs $500 a night to operate the Cold Weather Shelter. Your help is needed.
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