Our Mission Target for November: Project Christmas/Salvation Army Penny Phelps
According to the headlines and the economic statistics, things are improving, but it’s hard to see much evidence in northern Michigan. Food banks are delivering supplies as fast as they come in, the Shepherd’s Table is serving more meals than ever, and individual churches like ours are getting more and more requests for money for gas or heat or rent. Meanwhile, each of us takes a closer look at the budget to see where we can make cuts, knowing that higher utility bills are on their way. What can we do?
That’s where the multiplier factor comes in! Separately, our donations of a dollar or two look pretty meager, but if each family in the church gave a dollar, and if every church in our community did likewise, Project Christmas and the Salvation Army would be overwhelmed with funds and goods that they could distribute to those in need. Can you commit to giving up some small treat? A cup of coffee? A newspaper or magazine? Set that money aside and add it to our mission fund for the month of November and let’s see what a difference we can make.
And don’t forget.... Project Christmas is counting on us to provide new children’s books when they create Christmas for over 1200 families on December 11. The table is already set up at the back of the sanctuary, so you can bring in books any time. If you want to help at Project Christmas, see Karma
According to the headlines and the economic statistics, things are improving, but it’s hard to see much evidence in northern Michigan. Food banks are delivering supplies as fast as they come in, the Shepherd’s Table is serving more meals than ever, and individual churches like ours are getting more and more requests for money for gas or heat or rent. Meanwhile, each of us takes a closer look at the budget to see where we can make cuts, knowing that higher utility bills are on their way. What can we do?
That’s where the multiplier factor comes in! Separately, our donations of a dollar or two look pretty meager, but if each family in the church gave a dollar, and if every church in our community did likewise, Project Christmas and the Salvation Army would be overwhelmed with funds and goods that they could distribute to those in need. Can you commit to giving up some small treat? A cup of coffee? A newspaper or magazine? Set that money aside and add it to our mission fund for the month of November and let’s see what a difference we can make.
And don’t forget.... Project Christmas is counting on us to provide new children’s books when they create Christmas for over 1200 families on December 11. The table is already set up at the back of the sanctuary, so you can bring in books any time. If you want to help at Project Christmas, see Karma
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