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Angel Tree
We can make a difference in the lives of some families by supporting the Angel Tree Project. We will have the Angels ready for distribution on November 27, after each worship service. It is left up to the individual to decide how much you can spend on your Angel. No amount is too small. Don’t feel that you can’t afford to purchase a large gift, every gift comes from the heart, and remember these are people that have nothing.
In addition to supplying gifts, we also will purchase food. Over $1,000 was raised at the Pumpkin Patch by selling hamburgers, hot dogs and chili dogs. This is a great start to such a dire need. But it is justaSTART. Lastyearwespentover$2,000ongroceriesandfed 13 families. If you would like to donate to the groceries, write a check and in the memo section write “ANGEL TREE” and put it in the collection plate.
There is no feeling quite like giving to the Angel Tree. It makes me so proud to see how well this church family is willing to give to those in need. We are certainly the church with a giving heart.
Thanks, Kathy Lewis
Children need lots of experience using language. They need to hear it and learn to express themselves through it. At Covenant Preschool, not only are they learning words to describe things they see and do, things that tell them how things look and how they feel, but they are also learning words that convey God's love, mercy and grace. In November we learned about the goodness of God and how it comes to us through many different people and in many different ways. This month we will be learning about the birth of Jesus and why he came. Even at these young ages, the children are learning and experiencing what it means to love Jesus and how to express that love through what we say.
We have been blessed to collect canned goods to help two families affiliated with our preschool. The families of our students were very generous and we are blessed because we can pass the blessing on to others. During this season of expression, show your care with actions and with words.
Many blessings, Kim
Calling all agents! Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 5th from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring your filled Christmas Jars, as we will finish that project and work on Angel Tree projects. We hope to see you at this important meeting.
Mission Possible Kids is a national mission program for kids in first through sixth grades who participate in hands-on mission projects the first Sunday of each month. For more information on this program, contact "Agent Handler" Jennifer Manuel at jenandwally@earthlink.net.
Marsha McLaughlin - October 24
On the same day, Sunday, December 12, we will have a Christmas party for the children and their families. This includes infants through children in 6th grade. Each family is invited to bring some "kid friendly" finger foods to the fellowship hall in the Holley Building. We'll have a visitor to meet the children, sing a few Christmas carols together and enjoy some fellowship time.
And don't forget the regular Sunday afternoon activities - MPKids (grades 1-6) on the first Sunday and Club456 (grades 4-6) on all the other Sundays. Come on and
join in the fun!
Grace and peace, Kim
The following Sunday, December 19th, at 10:15am, will be our Children's Pageant. I know you're not going to want to miss it.
And we'll be having Christmas Handbells and special music from Redeemed also in December. Be sure to come early and get good seats this Advent season as we "Prepare the Way."
God Bless, Ken
