C.A.R.E./The John 3:16 Center

10/31/2026

🎃 A Pumpkin's Lesson in Faith 🕯️

As we close out October, here's a heartwarming analogy:
Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin...

• God picks you from the patch and brings you in
• He washes off all the dirt
• He cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff
• He removes the seeds of doubt, hate, and greed
• He carves you a new smiling face
• He puts His light inside you to shine for all the world to see

This Halloween, let's remember to shine our light and spread love in our community!

10/29/2026

🍂 Thankful Thursday! 🙏

As October comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on all the blessings we’ve witnessed this month.
From celebrating Lights On Afterschool to seeing the continued support for our programs, we’ve been reminded of God’s faithfulness and the power of community. We’re especially grateful for the generosity of those who helped us collect and distribute coats to children and adults through our Community Resource Center as we prepare for the colder months ahead. ❤️

Time and time again, we’ve seen how our community comes together to care for one another, and for that, we are truly thankful!

This month, we’re especially grateful for:

• Our dedicated volunteers who give their time and hearts
• Generous donors who make our programs possible
• Community partners who amplify our impact
• The families we have the privilege to serve
• Each person who prays for our mission

As we head into November, the season of gratitude, we're reminded that it's the small, consistent acts of kindness from our community that create the biggest impact in the lives of children and families.

What are you thankful for as we close out October? Share your gratitude in the comments below!

10/28/2026

💡 Unlock a Brighter Future for Your Family! 💡

Join our FREE 12-week Incredible Years Parenting Support Program, an evidence-based series designed to empower parents and caregivers with interactive skills and strategies to navigate challenges and promote positive change.

Suitable for families with children up to age 12, our program offers:
• Practical skills to enhance parent-child relationships
• Effective strategies to manage behaviors and emotions
• A supportive community to share experiences and grow together

👶 Infant | 🧸 Toddler/Preschool | 🎒 School Age

Take the first step towards a more harmonious and loving family environment! Classes can be provided at our location or another location. To learn more or begin enrollment, call us today.

📞 252-586-1800
📍 C.A.R.E./The John 3:16 Center, 407 East End Ave., Littleton

Know a family who could benefit? Share this post! 💙

10/27/2026

📚🍎🛍️ Join Us Tomorrow for Learn, Snack, and Shop!

Stop by the John 3:16 Community Resource Center tomorrow and shop from 10am-4:30pm. We will be hosting a Learn, Snack, and Shop from 10am-2pm. We are thankful for our continued partnership with the Halifax County Department of Social Services, who will be there to share the services they have to offer.

📅 Wednesday, October 28th
📍 47 US Hwy 158, Roanoke Rapids

We can't wait to see you! 😊

10/26/2026

🎄 Christmas Is Coming! 🎁

It may still be October, but Christmas will be here before we know it, and our annual Christmas Toy Drive is just around the corner!

Each year, our Christmas Outreach Program brings joy and hope to hundreds of children and families across Halifax, Warren, and Northampton counties, and it all starts with generous neighbors like you.

Here's how you can get ready to help:
🧸 Pick up a few new, unwrapped toys while you're out shopping
🙌 Rally your church, business, or community group to collect toys together
📢 Share this post so friends and family can get ready to give

Stay tuned for drop-off dates and collection locations, coming soon!

Questions? Call us at 252-586-1800.

10/25/2026

✨ Sunday Inspiration ✨

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

October is almost over, and November, the season of gratitude, is right around the corner. Before we get there, this verse asks something a little harder than being thankful when life is good. It asks us to give thanks in all circumstances.

Notice it does not say give thanks for all circumstances. Some of what we walk through is simply hard. But even in hard seasons, there is something to thank God for: a friend who checked in, a meal on the table, the strength to get through one more day.

At the John 3:16 Center, we have a front-row seat to that kind of gratitude. We hear it from families who come through our doors in difficult seasons and still find a reason to say thank you. Their faith teaches us as much as anything we could ever offer them.

What is one thing you can thank God for today, even if this season has been hard? Share with us in the comments below. 🙏💛

10/24/2026

🛍️ We hope you'll stop by the John 3:16 Community Resource Center on Monday!

Shop with us from 10am-4:30pm, and join us for a Learn, Snack, and Shop from 10am-2pm. We are thankful for our continued partnership with AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina, who will be there to share the services they have to offer and help you find out who is eligible.

📅 Monday, October 26th
📍 47 US Hwy 158, Roanoke Rapids

Bring a friend and come see us! 😊

10/23/2026

🏀 Come Play at the John 3:16 Center! ⚽

Attention community members! Please enjoy free borrowed access to the recreational equipment in our On-Site Outdoor Community Equipment Library locker while you're on the John 3:16 Center premises.

✅ Check out equipment
😊 Have fun
☀️ Enjoy
🛡️ Be safe

Please return all borrowed equipment when you're done so that we can make it available for others in the community.

Questions? Call 252-586-1800 during regular business hours.

Together we can keep our community active, healthy, and connected! 💙

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

💡 Today is the day! 💡

Join us and afterschool programs throughout North Carolina to celebrate Lights On Afterschool! Help us shine a light on the impact afterschool programs are making – inspiring learning and helping youth realize their full potential. Share your support!