Christmas Project 2013

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DECEMBER 22 UPDATE:

 

HOW MANY WE HELPED

 

19 families with 47 children

We gave: 114 gifts,

including toys and clothes;

wrapping paper, bows, & tape.

Also, there were 130 books donated,

so each child received at least one!

 

Each family also received a

turkey, ham, & sausage;

canned green beans, peas, corn,

mustard greens, sweet potatoes,

& cranberry sauce;

gravy, stuffing mix, rice,

 macaroni & cheese;

eggs, margarine, milk,

& apple juice;

bread & dinner rolls;

apples, oranges, onions,

potatoes, & carrots;

and a pumpkin pie.

If needed, they also received

baby food and diapers.

 

Many thanks to everyone for their generous contributions!

 

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DECEMBER 15 UPDATE

Once again we will help needy families with gifts for their children and food for their larders.   Dates to keep in mind:

 

TODAY:  Gift ingathering.  Please return all gifts (unwrapped), as we will have a special blessing for the children who will enjoy them.  Join us for sorting in the Youth Room upstairs after church.

 

Dec 19:  Food shopping, sorting, and delivery.

 

There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for those able to help on Dec. 19.  If you have any questions, contact Carol Nancarrow

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NOVEMBER 3 UPDATE

 

Many thanks to those who brought in Christmas cards.

 

Once again we will help needy families with gifts for their children and food for their larders.   Dates to keep in mind:

 

Nov. 24 & Dec 1:  cards available with a request for something each child needs and something they want.  Please pick up a card (or two!) in the Lounge.

 

Dec 15:  Gift ingathering.  Please return all gifts (unwrapped), as we will have a special blessing for the children who will enjoy them.

 

Dec 19:  Food shopping, sorting, and delivery.

 

There will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for those able to help on Dec 19.  If you have any questions, contact Carol Nancarrow.

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OCTOBER 27 

christmas-cards We need old Christmas cards!

Please drop off any old cards to the Office.

Thanks!