God’s work. Our hands.
ELCA has dedicated September 13th as “God’s work. Our hands.” “Annual day of service. This day gathers congregations to live out our convictions that we are sent to love and serve our neighbors in practical, everyday ways”.
Christ Lutheran Church will collect and donate needed items to the Walla Walla Sleep Center for “God’s work. Our hands”, 2026.
We will collect bedding, towels, food, hygiene items, and clothing until September 13th, when we will deliver all donations.
A list of items needed is attached and will also be available at church on Sunday.
Items needed at Sleep Center
Bedding: Used works well.
Flat bed sheets, twin, full, queen and king. We will cut/hem the sheets to fit their cots.
Bed pillows, Pillow cases
Blankets, twin, full, queen and king. We will cut/hem the blankets to fit their cots.
Towels: Used works well.
Bath towels and wash cloths
Food:
Cold cereal, packages of instant/quick oat meal
Coffee, regular brew, instant coffee, hot chocolate,
Bottles of juice
Breakfast bars
Protein items – eggs, cheese, smokies, brats (please mark “Sleep Center” and place in CLC refrigerator) I will check refrigerator and take these items out to the center immediately.
Cans of tuna, Spam,
Cans or cups of ravioli, mac and cheese, spaghetti, Raman noodles (heat in microwave)
Garden veggies and fruits
Hygiene: (It is OK, if items are out of date)
Deodorant
Feminine hygiene products
Tylenol, Ibuprofen
Cough syrup
Pepto Bismol
Sun screen
Band-Aids
Ace Bandages
Hydrogen Peroxide
Clothing: Used works well.
Men’s shorts - M-L-XL-XXL
Men’s jeans - 32, 34, 36 and regular length
Men’s and women’s sweat pants, M, L, XL, XXL