Duneland Student Ministries is our youth group for students 5th - 12th grades. Chesterton Youth Collective (CYC) is our combined youth group with DCC, St. John's United Church, and Chesterton UMC. For Dunlenad Student Ministries, we meet twice a month for games, food, and fellowship at The Loft. For CYC, we gather twice a month, rotating between locations.
Our next potluck is The Taste of Chesterton on Sunday, April 21 following the morning service. What are your favorite local restaurants, family recipes, local chains, regional favorites, or sweet treats that best represent the region? Could you recreate it or bring a sampling? Let's see what we come up with!
Think about bringing a main dish, sides, and/or dessert to share. DCC will provide drinks and chicken.
Nestled in South Haven is a women's and children's shelter called Gabriel's Horn. They aim to "help women and children, who are experiencing homelessness, to rebuild their lives and return to independence with dignity by providing shelter, a safe space, and connection to community resources promoting financial literacy, employment opportunities, transportation, and health and wellness." Coming alongside these women and children is Kingdom work. Being present to, listening to, serving, and partnering with this part of our community is Kingdom work.
The community of Gabriel's Horn, both leaders and clients, have been working hard to expand their assistance to more women and children, by adding more rooms and improving their kitchen and communal spaces. They are always in need of supplies and they have a wishlist for their new spaces. Another opportunity to support is through participating in the Color 4 A Cause 5K Run/Walk on April 27th.
"This year's C4C will support SALT's World Relief Campaign: "Sheltering Strength, Preserving Dignity: Empowering Women to Lead Successful Lives". This campaign is in support of Gabriel's Horn Women's Shelter in South Haven, IN. Gabriel’s Horn Homeless Shelter is dedicated to offering support and services to women facing homelessness within the Porter County area. Their mission focuses on providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can access temporary housing, meals, and essential supportive services such as counseling, case management, and transportation. Gabriel's Horn helps to get women off their feet by helping them find housing, employment, healthcare, and childcare."
