Third Quarter – 2024
The Parish Post
A Quarterly Newsletter From the Caswell County Parish
“Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” Helen Keller
“GOLFING FOR OTHERS” A WINNER
SUNSHINE ON A CLOUDY DAY
The skies may have been cloudy, but there was sunshine in the hearts of all those who participated in the seventh annual golf tournament for the Caswell Parish on October 2. The proceeds from the tournament ($12,517) will directly benefit Caswell’s most vulnerable citizens.
The day began early with registration and breakfast for 79 golfers. Business was brisk as golfers paid golfing fees, and purchased mulligans, strings for putts, raffle tickets for a patio heater and half-the pot chances. Jacob Dameron won half the $1,000 pot, and Bill Woods won the patio heater. All golfers enjoyed a nice selection of door prizes.
Longest drive honors went to Jacob Dameron. Closest-to-the-pin winners for the four par three holes were Billly Hodges, Robert Bridgforth, Tony Smith, and Artie Sylvester.
Our Amazing Volunteers.
JGMIT Team:
Steve Hayes, Tim Blaney, Bob Greear, and Joey Dalton.
Ken Harding, Billly Hodges, Justin Jones, and Vernon Massengill.
Team Sylvester: Artie Sylvester, Tony Sylvester, Richard Sylvester, and Darryl Phillips.
What In the World Does Caswell Parish Do??
Following is a short description of all the services available to Caswell county residents.
We feed hungry families.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, except on designated holidays, the food pantry is open from 10:00 to 3:00 to any family in need of an emergency food supplement. Those in need of food are asked to call the Parish for an appointment.
We provide utility assistance.
….to families in danger of having their electrical service terminated for lack of payment or to those who have no means to purchase wood, oil, or propane for heating. This assistance is supported by a grant from The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region, by some funds from Duke Energy, and private donations.
We provide other special services to children.
Thanks to a grant from the Womack Foundation and donations from generous supporters, the Parish provides Christmas gifts to children whose parents are unable to do so. In addition, the Parish purchases shoes for school children whose parents lack the financial means to do so upon recommendation of the teacher or guidance counselor. Santa’s Helpers are already busy collecting toys and clothing!
Our Thrift Store Offers Good Quality Clothing and Household Goods at Low Prices
We feed hungry school children.
We Are BUSY People!
On any given day, the phone is ringing as we walk in the door. Someone is about to have their electrical service disconnected. Someone needs an appointment to get food.
Meanwhile, volunteers are busily stocking the pantry and then filling food boxes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Daily, various volunteers pick up surplus food from Food Lion. Once a week other volunteers bring their pickup trucks to the FoodLion Parking Lot, load the food shipment, and stock the pantry shelves. NEVER A DULL MOMENT AT CASWELL PARISH!
FINALLY!!! THE PARISH WALK-IN COOLER IS NOW IN USE!
After months of planning, ordering materials, and installation, the much needed walk-in cooler is now in use. This container will make possible the preservation of perishable fruits and vegetables. The Parish is deeply grateful to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for its generous donation that made this cooler possible.
Bobby Brewer loads fresh produce into the walk-in cooler.
Our Generous Food Donors
Third Quarter Donors
Our mission to feed the hungry could not be carried out without the generous support of the churches, organizations, and individuals in Caswell County who donate food each month. We are grateful for the generous support during the months of July, August, and September 2024.
CCATS Provides Valuable Community Service
The Caswell Parish is deeply grateful to Caswell County Area Transportation Service for delivering food to shut-ins and those with no transportation to come to the Parish to pick up an emergency food box. Caswell County is very fortunate to have such a service!
2024 Third Quarter Food Donors
July 2024
Lee Lane, Anonymous, Jane Thompson, Mary Thompson, New Hope UMC, Kin Watlington, GW Terrell, Bethel UMC – Park Springs Road, Keaton Fredrickson, Bart Brewer, Micah Carpenter, Amy Wilson, Rebecca Foster, Griers Presbyterian, Benton Kay Thompson, Prospect UMC, Leasburg UMC, Caswell Corrections, Debbie Truitt
August 2024
Sara Broadwell, Prospect UMC, Bethel UMC – Park Springs Road, Bonnie Brewer, Keaton Fredrickson, Glenda Tate, Leasburg UMC, Locust Hill UMC, Amy Ware, Benton Kay Thompson, Kerrs Chapel Baptist, Hebron Methodist, Tony Bolden, Debbie Truitt, Tyron Stamps
September 2024
Anonymous, Stan Brown, Terri Foster, Rose Woodall, Purely UMC, Prospect UMC, New Pleasant, Grove Church, Becky Mishue, Anonymous, Lyndsey Benfield, Glenda Tate
July – 1,057
August – 1, 169
September – 1,029
July – $1541.96
August – $2649.85
September – $4298.28
Our Generous Financial Supporters
Financial contributions from our churches, organizations, and individuals provide the backbone of support for the various Parish missions and programs. Without the generosity of these supporters the Parish could not meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities. Listed below are the donors for the third quarter of 2024.
July 2024
Caswell County Government, Community Baptist Church, Concord Christian (Larry Jones), Lively Stones Baptist, St. James Baptist, Yanceyville Presbyterian, Lori Blair, Sara and Graham Broadwell, Ed Durham, Anonymous, Jonathan and Patricia Gray, Donna Maskill, Kim Gainey Drye McLamb, Wayne and Barbara, Owen, Betty and John Y. Thomas, Jr., Beth Thompson, Gina Watlington
August 2024
Community Baptist Church, Concord Christian (Larry Jones), Griers Presbyterian, Kerr’s Chapel Baptist, Lively Stones Baptist, Semora UMC, St. James Baptist, Anonymous, Sara and Graham Broadwell, Ed Durham, Anonymous, Ed Huff, Donna Maskill, Kim Gainey Drye McLamb, Jerry Moore, Wayne and Barbara Owen, Sandy Pugh, George and Margaret Stouffer, Beth Thompson, Stuart and Linda Watlington
September 2024
Bethel Christian, Community Baptist, Concord Christian (Larry Jones), Lively Stones, New Hope UMC, Red House Presbyterian, St. James Baptist, Sara Broadwell, Ed Durham, Anonymous, Ed Huff, Donna Maskill, Kim Gainey Drye McLamb, Jerry Moore, Wayne and Barbara Owen, Benton Kay Thompson, Beth Thompson
Utility Assistance – Third Quarter 2024
During the third quarter of 2024, the Parish provided utility assistance for 39 families, enabling them to continue to receive electrical service.
Our Volunteers
Food Pick-up/Distribution – Rebecca Page, Bonnie and Bobby Brewer, Arlandia Clark, Nell Page, Meg Stouffer, Al and Jane Thompson, Alvin and Suzanne Foster, Rose and Jerry Woodall, Phil Barfield, Scott Coats, Daniel Ray and Micah Carpenter, Carson Craig, Matthew Sidney, JR Robinson, Carol Lamar and Daughters, Rick and Cathy Briggs, Cathy Brann, Lyn Holt, Brenda Bender, Bill and Angela Turner, David Hester, Bert and Janet Lea, Joye Struchen, Cindy Perkins, Ronda Slade, Braydon Boaz, Carlie Marshall, Johnny Lewis, Terry Lee Harrelson
Administration/Grant Writing – JaneThompson, Nell Page
Thrift Store – Amy Woods, Terri Powell, Terry Walker, Brenda Elliott, Annette McDuffie, Christa and Stan Brown, Susan Meadows, Kelsey Craig, Braydon Boaz, Debra Anderson, Tracy Chandler
Technical/Web Support – Stacy Matkins, Linda Watlington – Scott and Watlington, Arlandia Clark, Rocky Asby
Grounds Care- Johnny Lewis, Al and Jane Thompson, Bobby Brewer
Recycling – Al Thompson, Bobby Brewer
The Parish appreciates the support of all those who have participated in the past as golfers or sponsors
and we hope to see you again in the coming year. This event is the primary fund raiser for the Parish.
The proceeds provide support for the Parish ministries.
Help Others
Geraldine Fuqua, chair
Jane Thompson
Nell Page
Annette McDuffie
Ann Gillispie
John Robinson
Arlandia Clark
Christa Brown
Amy Woods
Annie Sue McGee
Ethel Gwynn
Rocky Ashby
Terri Powell
Carol Lamar
Scott Coats