from the Desk of the Pastor
"In-Person" Worship Services Continue
Sunday School: 9:00am Worship Service: 10:00am
The recorded services can be viewed on Holy Light MBC Facebook live and the church website has all recorded services for your viewing.
Continue to pray for our nation, President and Vice President state and city politicians and all those in leadership and positions of authority.
Sunday Service: January 16, 2022
Holy Community Block Party - Food and Toiletries Give Aways
Saturday, January 29, 2022 (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
Location: Holy Light MBC Parking Lot
Black History Month - African American Expressions – HLMBC Education Dept. Fundraiser
"CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH"
African American Expressions has the perfect items for you to show your pride.
To order online go to www.black-gifts.com, click on the top banner find my affiliate,
inside the box enter 625900 click search, and Charlene Russell will pop up, click select and begin ordering. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Holy Light Education Department.
Church Unity Sunday
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Please wear your purple Unity shirts. Sis Russell has a limited supply of t-shirts and polo shirts
CHUCH PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT UPDATES
Our new parking lot fence has been installed. In early February we will remodel our upstairs access to the media room replacing the current pull down ladder access with a safer stairs and railing access.
Proverbs: 24-3-4 Through wisdom is an house builded, and by understanding is it established. And by knowledge shall all the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
Food Resource Services - L.A. Care Health Plan (lacare.org)
Many government agencies and community-based organizations have stepped up to offer food to those in need. For more options, please visit L.A. Care Community Link and search "covid19" to find more food and other resources near you.
Great Plates Delivered
The Great Plates Delivered program is a new meal delivery service for California’s older adults. The program helps seniors and other older adults at high risk from COVID-19 to stay home and stay healthy by delivering three nutritious meals a day.
Individuals in Los Angeles County may qualify to receive up to three free meals a day if you: Meet age requirements:
Are 65 or older; OR
Are 60-64 and have been diagnosed with or exposed to COVID-19 or are at high risk as defined by the CDC
Live alone or with one other program-eligible adult
Are not currently receiving assistance from other state or federal nutrition assistance programs, like CalFresh/SNAP or Meals on Wheels
Earn between $25,520 to $74,940 (single) or between $34,380 to $101,460 (two-person household) a year
Have difficulty accessing food resources or preparing your own meals
Live in unincorporated L.A. County or a city that does not have its own ‘Great Plates Delivered’ program
Call 2-1-1 to check if you meet eligibility requirements and to enroll. For more information, visit the Great Plates Delivered website. Great Plates Delivered also helps local restaurants struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 crisis. Restaurants can apply to be a food provider at the Great Plates Delivered website. Great Plates Delivered is administered locally by the Los Angeles County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services.
Critical Delivery Service
Critical Delivery Service is a temporary program to deliver groceries, household items and other vital necessities. This free pick-up and delivery service is available to individuals who meet at least one of the following criteria:
Age 60 years and older
An individual with a permanent or temporary disability
Dependent Adults (age 18 to 59)
Items must be pre-paid and ready for pick-up (like from a grocery store or drugstore). When you know your items are ready, call 1-888-863-7411 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, to schedule your free delivery. They will pick-up and deliver items to you anytime — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is a maximum for each person to use this service in one month. You can use this for up to four deliveries a month, or up to 40 miles total per month, whichever comes first. For example, if it's 40 miles from a pick-up location to your house, you can only have that one delivery for the month. This program is managed by the Los Angeles County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS), with the support of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Older Adults
County and City of Los Angeles The County and City of Los Angeles are distributing packaged and frozen meals for older adults. Distribution is taking place at their congregate meal sites and senior centers. These sites remain closed for all other services. Visit the County's Aging Services website to view their meal site map and information for each location. Please note that older adults 65 and older must send a family member, friend or caregiver who is under the age of 65 to pick-up meals at these sites. In addition, some sites have home delivery services for those age 65 and older. Please call your local meal provider to make arrangements, or call 1-800-510-2020 for assistance. The Dream Resource Center The Dream Resource Center makes home deliveries to seniors age 65 and older who live within a 5-mile radius from their center. Care packages of food and hygiene products will be delivered to their door within their operating hours. Please visit the Dream Resource Center website to fill out the delivery request form.
Meals on Wheels
St. Vincent Meals on Wheels is another service that is available for those in need. Please call them at 1-213-484-7775 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or send an email to ifyouneedmeals@stvincentmow.org. Learn more at the St. Vincent Meals on Wheels website.
WIC (Women, Children, Infants Supplemental Nutrition Program)
WIC services are available to all eligible families affected by COVID-19. If your income has been affected by recent events, and you are pregnant or have a child under 5, WIC can help provide nutritious foods and resources. Fathers, grandparents, and caretakers may receive WIC food benefits for eligible infants and children. PHFE WIC, a program of Heluna Health, provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and family resources to more than 200,000 women, children, and families in Southern California. They are providing help and services by phone and online. Please visit the PHFE WIC website to learn how it works and how to apply. Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and 211 LA Go to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank website and search for a food pantry located near you. You can also dial 2-1-1 on your phone to reach 211 LA, the health and human services helpline for Los Angeles County. Talk to a trained Community Resource Advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can ask where to find free food and any other assistance.
East Side Riders BC - Watts Area
East Side Riders is providing pick up and go meals Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the corner of 103rd Street and Compton in the Watts community. Check updates on this inspiring grassroots community effort at the ESRBC Instagram at @eastsideriders.
2022 COVID-19 Senior Emergency Response Program
Program is available until the end of January.
With the resurgence of COVID and its variants, MAPS Charities is reimplementing our Emergency Response Program for seniors (60+) in LA County currently experiencing dire financial difficulties due to these outbreaks. The grants given will be restricted to grocery cards and rent assistance only.
While a written request with backup documentation will still be necessary on behalf of the senior, we have adjusted certain requirements in order to expedite the requests:
1. Decisions will be made within 48-72 hours of receipt of request and backup documentation. 2. COVID grants awarded will not affect the opportunity for a senior to receive a regular MAPS Charities grant. 3. Food card amounts will be raised to a maximum of $250 per individual. 4. Dollar amounts for rent are $1000 per individual. 5. Initial Program will run from January 5-31, 2022.
Emergency Requests must come from a Professional Senior Advocate (PSA). No applications are accepted directly from the senior in need. ONLY PSAs may complete the form.
Sermon Updates: January 16th Message
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