Ministries | St. John's Congaree

Some of the projects we have been involved in are:

School Supply Drive – Every August church members donate school supplies to be used by the students and teachers. CLICK HERE for a list of needed supplies.
Adoption - multiple families were adopted at Christmas to provide needed and wanted items.
Weekend Backpack Program – Supplemental meals and healthy snacks are donated, bagged, and sent home with 20 students every Friday during the school year. CLICK HERE for a list of needed items.
Faculty Appreciation - the ECW provides refreshments for the school staff in appreciation for all their hard work.
Student Incentive Program - bikes and scooters were donated to students who showed most improvement on testing scores during statewide testing.
Little Lending Library - children have enjoyed having a variety of books to read and are encouraged to choose books to take home to read. We concentrate on stocking our little library in the fall. During October we

Some fun facts about Gadsden Elementary:

There are approximately 150 students from preschool thru 5th grade

School mascot – mighty blue jay
School colors – blue and white or khaki
School Motto – “Soaring to Excellence”

Some of the projects we have been involved in are:

Senior Care Pantry - provide shelf-stable food to local seniors who are on the waiting list for the
Meals on Wheels program. The last Sunday of every month is dedicated to food collection for the pantry.
Pet Pals - Pets are part of the family too and are a source of companionship and comfort for home-bound adults. This program helps clients care for their pets without sacrificing their own well-being.
Shoeboxes for Seniors - Spread holiday cheer to seniors in the community by filling boxes with new, unopened, gender-neutral gifts to brighten their holidays.

CLICK HERE to learn more about our local Senior Resource Center

We appreciate your support of these valuable missions!