Fawn Grove Compassion Center

The compassion center was started in 1992 in response to the victims of the Mozambique floods. Since then, more than 400 shipments have been delivered throughout the United States and internationally to twenty-two world areas. Donations come to the center from many churches and non-profits, and from consignment shops.

Special methods and procedures have been developed over the years to meet shipping, cultural and customs requirements. For example, clothing is separated by warm and cold climates – and cultural restrictions. Sharon Kessler, Administrator of the Center says, “The genius of our warehouse is having items pre-separated to be able to quickly respond to specific needs.” 

We appreciate the volunteers from Stillmeadow over the years, including Scott Forsythe, Allen Wagaman, Harry Guyer, Darlene Judd, Jody Ritchey, Betty Collier, Eloise Dubs, Jackie Heindel, JoAnn Hull, Mary Ann Wyly, and Ruth Vaughn - and many others!

Check out this one minute video that describes a day spent with the Stillmeadow team two years ago at the Fawn Grove Compassion Center.

The center responds when a District Superintendent, Pastor or Missionary makes a request. When there is a disaster, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries coordinates the distribution of crisis care kits. Also, items are sent to families through local churches.

STILLMEADOW CONNECTION

Every month since the start of the center some very special Stillmeadow people have volunteered on the first Wednesday of each month. In fact, three volunteers have been visiting for more than 24 years!

Pastor Jonathan Batchelder, Senior Pastor of the Fawn Grove Church of the Nazarene says, "The volunteers from Stillmeadow Nazarene are some of the most faithful servants of Christ. We so appreciate their help & dedication to this ministry, and we also cherish their friendship."

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Stillmeadow folks can donate items by placing them in the Stillmeadow Food Pantry. Right now smaller size summer weight clothing is needed, and the center always needs blankets and bedding. There is always a need for volunteers to help separate items - the first Wednesday of each month. The team leaves the church at 8am and returns at 2pm. If you can’t donate items or serve, please consider giving a monetary donation to this important ministry. The following videos tell the Fawn Grove story in more detail. They are worth watching……

STORIES ABOUT FGCC   A10 minute sampling of stories about FGCC

THE CYCLE OF COMPASSION  A 5 minute video “The Cycle of Compassion”

THE LEAST OF THESE – A 3 minute video describing the reason FGCC exists.

WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO A 6 minute video that tells the story of the warehouse in Fawn Grove, PA that sends relief supplies to people who need them around the world.

(Thank you to Jack Borgal, Warehouse Manager and Sharon Kessler, Administrator for providing some of this Friday Feature Story information)