CHRISTMAS FAMILY: Our family this year is a mother and two girls, ages 17 and 12. We are required to give two $75 gift cards per child and a $150 gift card for groceries. We are not required to give any gift cards to the mother, but so far, we have been able to give cards to the mother also. This year’s family only chose “Walmart” as a gift card choice. I need to deliver the gift cards to Pathway’s on December 6th, so December 1st is the last Sunday to donate.
CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING: Readers will read stories for three weeks in December telling how past offerings have helped pastors and their families in times of real financial need, and about students of color who received financial assistance to attend a Presbyterian-related school. Margaret Smith will read on December 1st. Margaret Kulkin will read on December 8th, and Ruth Roberts will read on December 15th. The offering will be given on December 15th, but gifts identified as “Christmas Joy offerings” can be given through January 5th, 2025. Fifty percent of the offering goes to help students of color who attend Presbyterian-related schools. The other fifty percent is used to help pastors, and retired pastors and their families in times of real financial need.
EAGLE WINGS DISABILITY MINISTRIES serves people with special needs, both physically and mentally. Social events provide happy times to celebrate with other people. One such happy occasion will be the annual Christmas dinner at Mountain View Presbyterian Church in Marysville. Classes give people the joy of learning an extra skill. Sometimes the need is much more serious such as suicide prevention help, and finding the individual a safe place to live. Care givers are also given a chance to relax while their loved-ones attend a happy event. Kinder Smoots, the director of Eagle Wings DisAbility ministries, gave a “minute for mission” on October 27th at our church. She will return to preach on January 12th. Eagle Wings DisAbility Ministries will receive the pre-school tithe of $195 given for November.
WORLD CONCERN works in many ways to improve the lives of people living in poverty in areas with unsafe water and poor nutrition. Wells for safe water cut down on diseases. Livestock replenishment helps people who have lost animals in drought conditions. Vegetable seeds suitable for dry conditions help people have better nutrition and stave off hunger. Food vouchers help people who do not have money to buy food, and also help local farmers who have produce to sell. Agricultural training in better farming methods and gifts of farm tools make it easier for people to improve their nutrition and health. Emergency hygiene kits and nutrition packages provide for immediate need until fresh produce has a chance to grow. World Concern also equips local evangelists and pastors with supplies to help in their ministry of preaching the gospel in their villages and surrounding areas. World Concern will receive the $100 mission allocation for November.
CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING: Readers will read stories for three weeks in December telling how past offerings have helped pastors and their families in times of real financial need, and about students of color who received financial assistance to attend a Presbyterian-related school. Margaret Smith will read on December 1st. Margaret Kulkin will read on December 8th, and Ruth Roberts will read on December 15th. The offering will be given on December 15th, but gifts identified as “Christmas Joy offerings” can be given through January 5th, 2025. Fifty percent of the offering goes to help students of color who attend Presbyterian-related schools. The other fifty percent is used to help pastors, and retired pastors and their families in times of real financial need.
EAGLE WINGS DISABILITY MINISTRIES serves people with special needs, both physically and mentally. Social events provide happy times to celebrate with other people. One such happy occasion will be the annual Christmas dinner at Mountain View Presbyterian Church in Marysville. Classes give people the joy of learning an extra skill. Sometimes the need is much more serious such as suicide prevention help, and finding the individual a safe place to live. Care givers are also given a chance to relax while their loved-ones attend a happy event. Kinder Smoots, the director of Eagle Wings DisAbility ministries, gave a “minute for mission” on October 27th at our church. She will return to preach on January 12th. Eagle Wings DisAbility Ministries will receive the pre-school tithe of $195 given for November.
WORLD CONCERN works in many ways to improve the lives of people living in poverty in areas with unsafe water and poor nutrition. Wells for safe water cut down on diseases. Livestock replenishment helps people who have lost animals in drought conditions. Vegetable seeds suitable for dry conditions help people have better nutrition and stave off hunger. Food vouchers help people who do not have money to buy food, and also help local farmers who have produce to sell. Agricultural training in better farming methods and gifts of farm tools make it easier for people to improve their nutrition and health. Emergency hygiene kits and nutrition packages provide for immediate need until fresh produce has a chance to grow. World Concern also equips local evangelists and pastors with supplies to help in their ministry of preaching the gospel in their villages and surrounding areas. World Concern will receive the $100 mission allocation for November.
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