CHRISTMAS FAMILY: Our church family gave an amazing $750 this year. Since we wanted $600 for our family, we were able to give two $75 gift cards to help an unsponsored child. A late $100 donation went to the YWCA to help another family, so our final total was $850. There were some unsponsored families this year so we were able to help some that way also. Our family was a mother with a nine- year-old girl, and a five- year-old boy.
OPERATION NIGHTWATCH: Julie Reymore and her daughter delivered the big box of white socks we donated for Operation Nightwatch. Some additional white socks were donated by the owner of the “Cheaper by the Day” store. Julie said the staff at Operation Nightwatch was very thankful for the wonderful donation. The socks will help keep some homeless men’s feet more comfortable.
CHRISTMAS JOY: The Christmas Joy offering is used equally to help students of color who attend Presbyterian-related schools and current and retired pastors and families with unusual financial needs. One student helped is Seren Briggs, a very unusual senior at the Menaul School in New Mexico. He couldn’t wait to dig into the latest edition of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Book of Order. He is the youngest ruling elder in his church. One pastor first received spiritual help from Presbyterian missionaries when he was a college student. Jinho Kim felt led to become a pastor through missionary guidance. Though he had no musical training, he was inspired to pick up a guitar and composed music for words from Psalm 117, “The steadfast love of the Lord is great towards us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.” This song is still sung in Korean churches and diaspora communities world-wide. In his retirement years, pastor Kim receives financial help from the Board of Pensions retirement funds. During his ministry he served mostly start-up ministries where he received only a small amount of income. The assistance he now receives eases his financial needs. Margaret Kulkin, Linda Roberts and Ruth Roberts each read Christmas Joy messages.
The Christmas Joy offering was given on December 21st, but contributions can still be given through January 11, 2026, either in the collection plate clearly marked for “Christmas Joy, in the mail or on-line. After January 11th the offering will be sent on to help more people who really need a helping hand.
CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING: The Christmas Eve offering will be given to the Concern for Neighbors Food Bank in Mountlake Terrace. More people need food assistance now to be able to feed their families’ needs.
JEAN KIM FOUNDATION FOR THE HOMELESS EDUCATION FOR THE HOMELESS EDUCTION: The pre-school tithe and a private donation will make a $150 donation to help homeless students. The Jean Kim Foundation has a day service center in Lynnwood that provides a place for homeless students to study, get something to eat, get counselling, shower and do laundry. Students also receive help in applying for grants and other forms of assistance to help them financially.
TYLER HOLM: The annual $100 annual donation will go to help Tyler Holm’s work in Malawi. Tyler teaches theology at the University of Livingstonia in Malawi. His wife, Rochelle, works for the government of Malawi, and daughter, Mphatso age 12, attends school.
OPERATION NIGHTWATCH: Julie Reymore and her daughter delivered the big box of white socks we donated for Operation Nightwatch. Some additional white socks were donated by the owner of the “Cheaper by the Day” store. Julie said the staff at Operation Nightwatch was very thankful for the wonderful donation. The socks will help keep some homeless men’s feet more comfortable.
CHRISTMAS JOY: The Christmas Joy offering is used equally to help students of color who attend Presbyterian-related schools and current and retired pastors and families with unusual financial needs. One student helped is Seren Briggs, a very unusual senior at the Menaul School in New Mexico. He couldn’t wait to dig into the latest edition of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Book of Order. He is the youngest ruling elder in his church. One pastor first received spiritual help from Presbyterian missionaries when he was a college student. Jinho Kim felt led to become a pastor through missionary guidance. Though he had no musical training, he was inspired to pick up a guitar and composed music for words from Psalm 117, “The steadfast love of the Lord is great towards us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.” This song is still sung in Korean churches and diaspora communities world-wide. In his retirement years, pastor Kim receives financial help from the Board of Pensions retirement funds. During his ministry he served mostly start-up ministries where he received only a small amount of income. The assistance he now receives eases his financial needs. Margaret Kulkin, Linda Roberts and Ruth Roberts each read Christmas Joy messages.
The Christmas Joy offering was given on December 21st, but contributions can still be given through January 11, 2026, either in the collection plate clearly marked for “Christmas Joy, in the mail or on-line. After January 11th the offering will be sent on to help more people who really need a helping hand.
CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING: The Christmas Eve offering will be given to the Concern for Neighbors Food Bank in Mountlake Terrace. More people need food assistance now to be able to feed their families’ needs.
JEAN KIM FOUNDATION FOR THE HOMELESS EDUCATION FOR THE HOMELESS EDUCTION: The pre-school tithe and a private donation will make a $150 donation to help homeless students. The Jean Kim Foundation has a day service center in Lynnwood that provides a place for homeless students to study, get something to eat, get counselling, shower and do laundry. Students also receive help in applying for grants and other forms of assistance to help them financially.
TYLER HOLM: The annual $100 annual donation will go to help Tyler Holm’s work in Malawi. Tyler teaches theology at the University of Livingstonia in Malawi. His wife, Rochelle, works for the government of Malawi, and daughter, Mphatso age 12, attends school.
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