Reflect Jesus
People see Jesus in us as we work together in Missions and Community Outreach
Ramps of Hope
Armstrong County Ramps of Hope was thrilled to be a recipient of a grant from the Armstrong County Community Foundation at its 2025 Annual Dinner.
We were one of 56 nonprofits that were awarded grant money and the total monies distributed by the Foundation came to $575,070.96. we were given $10,000 of that! That was the full amount we applied for and it will get us well into the 2026 ramp building season.
The money will go toward purchasing the treated lumber and other supplies needed
to build our ramps. And it will build quite a few ramps! We are indeed blessed and extremely happy to receive this funding.
As I write this, it is mid-October, and we have completed 27 ramps this season. If the weather cooperates, we will keep building through the fall and could finish with 32-34 builds for the year. The money from this grant will get us going next year.
Praise God for our blessings of continued funding and amazing team members who love to do this work and who do it SO well!!
Our ramps are awesome and so are all of you! Whether you build, donate, or pray for us, we need you and are grateful for you!
36 Ramps built in 2024 … 27 so far in 2025 as of Mid October!
SIFT
SIFT – Seniors in Fellowship Together is a community outreach program normally meeting the third Thursday of each month from September to May. It is open to all Senior citizens of the area, no fee is charged but donations are accepted. Each month there is a luncheon and a program of interest to Seniors.
Reservations (by name) can be made from the 1st Monday of the month thru noon on Monday the week of SIFT
(724-548-4312)
Phone reservations only will be accepted and will be limited to 75. You will need to give a name for each reservation made along with a contact phone number. Please call to cancel as there may be a waiting list.
Doors will open at 11:30 AM. Please use the parking lot door.
Upcoming Sift Programs and Menu
November program (Nov 20)
- Program: Music with Bruce Shaffer
- Menu: Thanksgiving Dinner, Turkey & Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Green Beens, Cranberries, Roll & Butter, Pie
December program (Dec 18)
- Program: Christmas Shephard, First Person Presentation by Ed Walters
- Menu: Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Applesauce, Roll & Butter. Everyone attending is asked to bring Cookies to share for dessert
January program (Jan 15)
- Program: Balance & Fall Prevention ACMH Physical Therapy Department
- Menu: Lasagna Rollup, Roll & Butter, Tossed Salad, Fruit Cup
February program (Feb 19)
- Program: Trades of Hope - Janet Treacy
- Menu: Hamm Barbeque/Bun, Macaroni & Cheese, Pickles, Cake
March program (Mar 19)
- Program: Salvation Army
- Menu: Beef Vegetable Soup, Jello Salad, Crackers, Italian Bread, Sherbet
April program (Apr 16)
- Program: TBA
- Menu: Ham Loaf, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll & Butter, Angel Food Cake with Strawberries
May program (May 21)
- Program: Make a Patriotic Craft (Sue & Audrey)
- Menu: "Picnic" Hot Dogs with Buns, Baked Beans, Sauerkraut. Everyone is asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share
Rainbow Road (Preschool)
Rainbow Road Preschool is a non-profit outreach program of the First United Methodist Church in Kittanning.
It is designed to serve interested families in and around Armstrong County.
The purpose of Rainbow Road is to promote social and emotional awareness, cognitive growth, and the creative expression of thoughts and feelings within a Christian environment.
The Preschool is in the Covenant Center across the alley from the church (332 N. Water St., Kittanning)
and is staffed by 3 experienced loving, caring Christian teachers.
Now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! See the Rainbow Road website above for details!
Monthly Missions
Each month we focus on a different “special” mission focus. Over the past couple years we have donated an “ark” of animals to Heifer International, rang the bell for the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign, gathered supplies for local Blessings in a Backpack, donated underwear (and money) to House of the Carpenter, Hosted as well as participated in many Rise Against Hunger packaging events, Local Food Bank, Ruth M Smith Center, and many other local, country and global projects.
November & December Mission
Our November and December missions will be to support the food bank at Grace Presbyterian Church.
Items that their families value include peanut butter, soup, pasta, tomato sauce, canned fruit, macaroni and cheese, tuna and canned chicken.
As always, your financial support is also appreciated. Please see Emily with any questions.
VBS & Habitat for Humanity
29 years ago, our Vacation Bible School started collecting aluminum cans for recycling. Our “Toucan Crew” counts the collected cans and takes them for recycling, giving all the money to Armstrong County Habitat For Humanity.
Each year during VBS, for every 1000 cans collected during the year we recognize the achievment. At the end of the week, we have a visual of how any cans we have collected since the prior VBS year. This year we released balloons into the sanctuary, one for every 1000 cans collected! What a sight!
We accept Aluminum Cans ALL YEAR long at the church ramp in the alley behind our church or in the wooden box beside the garage. Anyone can drop their empty cans off ANYTIME during the year and they will be counted toward the upcoming VBS year
Over the years we have collected over a MILLION CANS and donated about $17,000 to Habitat for Humanity and still counting!
Toucan Can Update
September 15 – October 15: 3,480 cans
VBS YTD Total 16,041 cans
October was a slow count month!
It is holiday time. Time for family,friends, and celebrating. Keep on
bringing in those cans. We accept soft drinks, juice, power drinks, teas and beer cans.
Drop off your cans on the ramp or in the bin at the left side of the garage.
VBS 2025 was held June 23-27.
Bring your cans to the church anytime to be counted for next year’s VBS (to be held about the 3rd week of June 2026)!