Small Acts, Big Impact: Saving Lives with the Red Cross and Our Local Food Pantry

Small Acts, Big Impact

Saving Lives with the Red Cross and Our Local Food Pantry

Red cross workers

Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, May 15, 2026 from 12-5pm

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Help save lives by joining our upcoming blood drive on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Library. If you are an eligible type O, B-, or A- donor, please consider a Power Red donation. You can schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering code: SMLCM. Come to give blood May 1–17 and get a $20 eGift Card from Amazon!

Blue "Little Free Food Pantry" box shaped like a police call box stands by double doors outside a building.

NJ Synod Assembly: Water & Witness

The Little Free Food Pantry Box by the church’s main entrance is a St.
Matthew Social Ministry initiative launched last year to assist people who need additional help with food insecurities. It is designed to be a community-wide initiative. You can support it by dropping off non-perishable food at any time or when you come to church. As well, you can help us grow the mission by promoting it in your local communities.

This is one of the ways we continue to Live the Love.

A green circle with leafy accents and the words "With heartfelt thanks" in decorative text.

Blessed by Your Prayers and Kindness

Dear SMLC Family,
With full hearts, we want to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. During this incredibly difficult time, your prayers, calls, texts, and words of encouragement have carried us in ways we
cannot fully put into words. We have felt surrounded by love, strength, and faith because of you. Thank you to those that contributed to the generous gas card, and to those that individually sent meal gift cards and financial support. These thoughtful acts have eased so many burdens and allowed us to focus our attention where it mattered most— on Rachel and her healing. Another very special thank you to
the Sunday School children and leaders for the beautiful handmade
cards. We are truly blessed to be part of such a caring and compassionate church family.

Thank you for walking alongside us, lifting us up, and reminding us we are never alone. With heartfelt appreciation and love,
The Feeney Family- Melissa, Jake, Rachel, and Buddy