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Raleigh church St. Matthew AME Church gives away food and provide free COVID-19 tests

October 10, 2020

RALEIGH (WTVD) — Between 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. St. Matthew AME Church in Raleigh gave away free packages of food and provide COVID-19 testing.

Saturday morning, people came in droves in spite of Saturday’s rain.

“We thank God for those who donated this food. We give it to those who cannot have for themselves,” said Marion Robinson, pastor of St. Matthews, A.M.E. Church.

The event happened on the church grounds at 1629 Bennett Street near East Raleigh.

Pastor Marion Robinson lifted up praise because he knows this massive turnout will feed families who are struggling during this pandemic.

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Organizers said the community and groups like the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina provided the food and the support.

Not only did people who lined up in the vehicles get tested for COVID-19 but some are received other health screenings and wellness information to help

How church employee benefits drive engagement more than base pay

October 10, 2020

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By Sutton Turner, CP Guest Contributor

For you to attract the best candidates for your organization, you need a competitive compensation package. In this day and age where remote work is on the rise and workers value work-life balance more than ever, a reasonable salary is no longer enough. It takes a well-rounded compensation plan to wow the talent you’re looking for.

So, what all is included in employee benefits?

Ultimately, benefits include everything outside of an individual’s salary. This means health insurance, bonuses, 401ks (4013bs for churches), and vacation days, but for churches, it can also include life insurance, housing allowances, sabbatical packages, education allowances and so much more. Benefits are critical because they help employees by cutting out some of their expenses so they are able to use their salary on their other expenses. Providing this added cushion

Nashua health officials urge anyone who attended Gate City Church to get tested for COVID-19

October 9, 2020

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State and city health officials are investigating a potential COVID-19 outbreak at the Gate City Church in Nashua.>> Download the free WMUR appAt least nine people have tested positive after attending prayer services. In a news conference Thursday morning, city officials asked people who attended that church late last month to get tested immediately. Nashua Public Health Director Bobbie Bagley said people who attended a multi-day prayer service from Sept. 18-28 need to monitor for signs and symptoms, as well as get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible.State health officials have notified people who had close contact with those infected, but they said they want to notify others who might have been near them as well.”Any individual that attended the services either as a member or as a guest, we want those individuals to get tested,” Bagley said.Bagley said the church required people to wear a mask walking in … Read More

Potential Coronavirus Outbreak Reported At Nashua Church

October 7, 2020

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NASHUA, NH — State health officials are investigating a potential COVID-19 outbreak at a Nashua church.

Seven people who attend services at the Gate City Church on Main Street in Nashua in September have contracted the virus, according to officials. Those people who became infected attended multi-day prayer sessions held between Sept. 19 and Sept. 28.

“DHHS and the Nashua Division of Public Health and Community Services are investigating these illnesses further and the church has moved to hosting virtual services only,” the State Joint Information Center said. “Any individuals who attended events associated with Gate City Church since Sept. 19 may have been exposed to COVID-19 and should observe for illness and seek testing.”

Testing is available for anyone without health insurance or a primary care provider. Tests can be scheduled by calling 603-271-5980 or through completing the online form at the state’s testing website.

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Bears raid food pantry set up by Westhampton church; force it to relocate

September 29, 2020

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A Westhampton church is seeking a new location for the food pantry it set up in March to help people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, after bears recently raided the distribution site in the center of town, according to the church’s website.

A message posted to the homepage of the Westhampton Congregational United Church of Christ sheds light on the pantry’s recent setback.

“Well our Food pantry in the center of town has been operating well since early March……but alas, this week the bears decided that they had more need of the food bank than we did, so we’ve had to temporarily disband services,” the message says.

The church says it’s hoping “to quickly open inside another public building in the center of town but no details yet.” Anyone who needs food in the meantime can call the church at 413-527-4204, according to the statement.

The church directs callers to

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