Operation Christmas Child
We are taking part in something called Operation Christmas Child. People across the country will fill shoe boxes with small toys, school supplies, hygiene items and other gifts. With your $7 donation (placed inside the box), this Christmas season, a child overseas will receive your shoebox along with literature explaining the good news of Jesus in their language.
Want to pay online and find out specifically out where your box goes? By making your donation online here using a credit or debit card you will receive a special shoe box label included in your e-mail receipt. Print or copy the label as many times as you need to attach to each of your boxes.
Want to know more? Check out more about Operation Christmas Child and what happens with a shoebox!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrBZAONeq3E
Please return the shoeboxes to us by Sunday, November 23, and we’ll get them to the collection place.
Questions? Comment below or contact us for more info–or see Cindi or Jeff on Sunday and/or pick up a brochure in the lobby. If you’re interested, pick up a shoebox too!
Give them a Ride
OK, this may be a crazy idea, but…
Some of the people who are homeless are working to make life better for themselves. Often transportation is one of the things that can be difficult for them. We got a bike donation this week to help a homeless person get to and from their current place to the services they need (and church). After some new tires, the bike will be road ready. (We plan to supply them with a bike lock too.) If you have a bike you might be interested in donating, let us know. Until we find a new owner for them, we won’t be able to store them; but will be looking for donations in the near future.
If you want to be a part of this, we’re looking for:
- used bikes in rideable condition
- new inter-tubes
- use/new bike locks
- people able to change the tires and make sure the bikes are road worthy
If you’re interested, contact us or comment below.
Code Purple Shelter Volunteers Needed
Due to cold weather, code purple will be activated this Friday and Saturday nights. Wesley UMC (around the corner from us on State Street) has asked if we have any volunteers willing to stay overnight in their facilities (5pm-7am) to watch over guests (women and children) who will stay the night. People can volunteer to split the shift instead of staying the whole time.
Post or contact me if you are interested.
Lunch After Church
As part of our celebration of our 2nd anniversary and baptism Sunday, we’ll be getting together for a “potluck” after the regular service on Sunday, November 16. There is a signup in the back on if you want to participate. (What is a “potluck”? Basically everyone brings some food to share and we have lunch together.) To signup online or ask questions, contact us or conner with Julie Memmolo.
Men, Be Second!
We live in a world where men often strive to be #1–in sports, the workplace, in our hobbies and in everything we do. But there are times where being second is the best choice you can make. Meet us this Saturday (November 8) at Espresso-N-Ice (same shopping center as Route 8 Food Lion and Goodwill), grab a cup of coffee, watch a short video and talk about faith and how it affects the way we live our lives.
What is I am Second?
From their website: I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others. Actors. Athletes. Musicians. Business leaders. Drug addicts. Your next-door neighbor. People like you. The authentic stories on iamsecond.com provide insight into dealing with typical struggles of everyday living. These are stories that give hope to the lonely and the hurting, help from destructive lifestyles, and inspiration to the unfulfilled. You’ll discover people who’ve tried to go it alone and have failed. Find the hope, peace, and fulfillment they found. Be Second.
Details:
Date: Saturday, November 8
Who: a group for men
Meeting regularly: 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 8-9:30am
Place: Espresso-N-Ice
Check out more at I am Second.