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Today, many churches run their own Vacation Bible School programs.  Some churches opt to use themed curriculum programs from their respective denominations or independent publishing houses.
(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

In Cooperstown, the Ecumenical Council of Churches assists in planning and coordinating a one-week VBS program for children pre-K through 6th grade.  The location rotates among the village churches.  There is no fee, however, donations of money, supplies, and snacks are welcomed. Adult and high school volunteers from area churches create the props, conduct lessons and music, and serve snacks. Themes have included Jerusalem Marketplace, Fiesta, Avalanche Ranch, High Seas Expedition, Gifts of the Creator.

Jail Ministry of Otsego County
For 50 years Christ’s love and that He came to set the prisoner free has been proclaimed at the Otsego County Jail.  The ministry began in 1959 under the direction of the former Cooperstown Council of Churches.  Rev. Fred’rick W. Connell, retired pastor of UMCC, was the first Chaplain in the 1970s.  Presently there is a team of clergy and laity from more than twelve different churches throughout Otsego County that carry out the ministry.

Ministries in the Jail
One on one clergy visits on Wednesdays
Sunday afternoon worship services
Wednesday morning men’s Bible study
Christ Centered 12-Step Program on Wednesdays
Wednesday morning  women’s Bible study
Distribution of Daily Bread Devotions and other materials
Distribution of free greeting cards supplied by American Rehabilitation Ministries

Ministry to Families
Gifts from the Heart (Christmas)
Visit the website: www.jmoconline.org

Cooperstown Food Pantry
In 1977, Ellen St. John of Cooperstown started the Cooperstown Food Bank – in a closet at the village library.  In 1992, the First Presbyterian Church provided space which now includes the entire basement of the Church House.  The name Food Bank is still used though technically it is a food pantry which is a newer designation for its membership in Feeding America (formerly America’s Second Harvest), a network of over 250 huge, regional food banks serving all 50 states and Puerto Rico.  Cooperstown is a member agency of The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY located in Latham, near Albany.

A large team of volunteers gathers once a month at the Food Pantry to unload 8 tons of food ordered from the Regional Food Bank.  Several generous Cooperstown businesses offer the use of their huge trucks to pick up the food in Oneonta.

The Pantry serves people living in the northern two thirds of Otsego County.  About 47% of clients visit just once a year.  Visits are prompted by unemployment, underemployment, illness, injury, divorce, domestic violence, unexpected bills, and car repairs.  Often those seeking help are outside the Social Services system.
 The Food Pantry requires no referral, never accepts any form of payment, and never turns anyone away.
Clients receive 5 days worth of food, 3 meals a day, for each person in the household.  Also included are diapers, baby food, day old baked goods and personal care products as needed. There are milk and egg vouchers, Farmers Market vouchers, and WIC information.


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