Local Missions http://mrcofc.org/mrcofc09_004.htm New Testament Christianity, Macland Road church of Christ located in Marietta, Georgia. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:15:10 GMT Web Easy by Avanquest Software Raintree Village Children's Home Georgia Agape, inc. is a non-profit, licensed child placing agency which has been serving Georgia Since 1970, and they are sponsored by the churches of Christ. Their mission is to provide a compassionate outreach to serve the most vulnerable members of our community, abused and neglected children and those experiencing personal crises in their lives. Georgia Agape provides the following services:  Unplanned pregnancy Counseling and Assistance;  Adoptions; Foster Care; Family Life Seminars.

Macland Road church of Christ participates in Georgia Agape's annual Thanksgiving Appeal by holding a special contribution during the Sunday morning worship service following Thanksgiving. We also have members who participate in the Annual Golf Tournament each Spring and the Annual Banquet.You can find out more information about Georgia Agape by visiting their website at:   www.georgiaagape.org
]]> http://mrcofc.org/mrcofc09_004.htm Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:15:10 GMT Macland Road Church of Christ http://mrcofc.org/mrcofc09_004.htm#1 Georgia Agape The Macland Road Ladies Workshop meets every Tuesday. They come together to make Stuffed Bears, Quilted Lap Blankets, and Heart Shaped Mastectomy Pillows.
 
The Bears, made with love, are given to children who are having surgery and/or tests at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell, GA. These Bears help to comfort and cheer up the little ones as they go through a difficult time.
]]> http://mrcofc.org/mrcofc09_004.htm Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:15:10 GMT Macland Road Church of Christ http://mrcofc.org/mrcofc09_004.htm#2 Ladies Workshop They are also given to Hospice Patients in the Hospice Center where adult patients enjoy them as well. They have made well over 11,000 bears.
 
The Ladies workshop accepts donations of cotton and cotton blend materials, sheeting, quilt backing, quilt padding and stuffing materials.
]]> http://mrcofc.org/mrcofc09_004.htm Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:15:10 GMT Macland Road Church of Christ http://mrcofc.org/mrcofc09_004.htm#3 Falling Creek Ranch Children's Home We support Rainbow Omega in Eastaboga, AL.  The stated mission of Rainbow Omega is to ensure adults with developmental disabilities an opportunity to live a fulfilling life in a permanent, safe and caring home.  www.rainbowomega.org]]> http://mrcofc.org/mrcofc09_004.htm Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:15:10 GMT Macland Road Church of Christ http://mrcofc.org/mrcofc09_004.htm#4