“Forgotten Christmas” proceeds benefit MFS in memory of beloved community member

The $2,000 in proceeds from the Manchester United Methodist Church’s “Forgotten Christmas” held during 2023 Christmas in the Village were donated to Manchester Family Service in memory of Webb Seegert. Left to right, Pastor Susan Hitts — MUMC, John Sahakian — MFS, Marlene Uphaus — MFS, Debbie Reinhart — MUMC, Paul Heinrich — MFS, DeAnn Jose — MUMC, Elaine Schaffer — MUMC. Photo Courtesy Paul Heinrich.

submitted by Paul Heinrich, Manchester Family Services

Manchester Family Services would like to thank the Manchester Community for their overwhelming support of our organization.

We just completed our annual Adopt-A-Family program; it was a huge success due to the generosity of the donor families. Thank you to the MCS Superintendent Brad Bezeau and his staff for allowing us to stage the event at Riverside Intermediate School; their assistance was critical to our efforts.

Our thanks to the Manchester United Methodist Church for the use of their building to conduct our monthly food distribution day. The location and accessibility of the church are key to us serving the clients. A special thanks to the United Women in Faith of MUMC. The proceeds of their Forgotten Christmas Rummage Sale were donated to MFS. Pictured is Debbie Reinhart of MUMC presenting a check for $2,000 to MFS Treasurer John Sahakian and MFS President Marlene Uphaus. The donation was made in the honor and the memory of Webb Seegert who was a board member of MFS and a beloved member of MUMC.

If anyone is interested in donating to Manchester Family Services you can send a check to Manchester Family Services, P.O. Box 471, Manchester, Michigan 48158.

We thank you for your support and wish everyone a Happy New Year.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.