Alternative Holiday Market, Sunday, December 12 after each service. Purchase gifts and alternative gifts that will make a difference in the lives of many in our world who struggle each day to survive.
· The proceeds from Palcraftaid's olivewood sculptures and counted cross stitch needlework go directly to Palestinian Christian organizations which minister to deaf children, the aged, and those in need of medicine and clothing.
· Church World Service offers "alternative" gifts and are a great way to celebrate your loved ones with a gift of meaning instead of just buying more things. Catalogs will be available on the kiosk very soon. In addition, we will have some Rwandan note cards and Cambodian bells available for purchase.
Sock Drive – There is a chronic shortage of socks at The Open Door Clothing Bank at Fort St. Presbyterian Church. Many of the people served by this ministry live on the street, have serious medical conditions such as diabetes, or have to walk through the elements every day to get to jobs, etc. This is a serious health risk for them. From now through Christmas, we will collect warm clean, new or gently used men's socks for distribution through the Open Door Ministry. Look for the brightly decorated collection box in the entryway. Our goal is to fill this box up over its top. Questions can be directed to any Local Mission Ministry Team member, Dawn Christenson, Donna Gray, Mary Stuart, or Dave and Rosemary Leslie.
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