Gift Bags for the No-Freeze Shelter

Every year our congregation fills gift bags for the guests at the No Freeze Shelter so they have something to open on Christmas morning.

Below is a list of items recommended by the shelter staff as being particularly needed and appreciated by their guests. Have fun filling your bag and please return the filled bag to church no later than Wednesday, December 20th.

• Socks (preferable not white)

• Facecloths

• Toothbrush/toothpaste

• Reusable water bottle

• Cough drops

• Body soap (liquid, not bars)

• Deodorant

• Hair ties

• Lotion

• Shampoo/Conditioner (regular size bottles)

• Razors

• Body-wipes

• Chapstick

• Gift Cards (DD, Mc D, Subway)

• Snacks (granola bars, chips, goldfish etc.)

Gift bags, ready and waiting to be filled, are available at the back of the sanctuary!

Children's Ministry Advent Service Project: Winter Wear Drive

This year’s Children's Ministry Advent Service Project is supporting Coventry Grammar School (CGS). Now through December 17th, we are collecting new (or gently used!) winter wear:

• Snow boots: Size 13.5 - 3

• Snow pants: Size 4-5, 5-6, 6-6x, 6X-7, or 7-8

• Sweatpants: Size 5, 6 and 7

• Leggings: Size 5, 6 and 7

• Winter hats and gloves

Note: If purchasing, please choose gender neutral items.

All donations can be placed in the marked bin in the lobby.

Adopt-A-Family Gift Tree

We are providing gifts for an extended family of 10 this year! Gift tags can be found on the Adopt-A-Family Gift Tree in the lobby.

Here's how you can help:

1. Choose a gift tag(s) from the Gift Tree.

2. Write your name and contact info on the gift sign up sheet.

3. Go shopping!

All gifts must be returned, wrapped and ready, for delivery by December 17th.

If you are interested in making a personal connection and helping to deliver the gifts, please get in touch with Karen Anger.

Thank you for helping to celebrate Jesus' birth by spreading God's love!