OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to
demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the
world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local
church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make
disciples of the nations.
Come on by to the church and collect a box or two. You and/or your family can go shopping to fill the box.
(Click HERE for ideas and Directions.)
RETURN the box and the label provided as well as the $9 shipping fee by NOVEMBER 21.
Or if you would like to fill and send a box via the ONLINE Method, please click HERE!
IRIS DONATIONS
Refugee
families who arrive from overseas come to the U.S. with virtually no
material possessions.
They have lost homes, friends, family, country,
culture, and jobs. Most do not speak any English.
They have no income,
and many are victims of trauma, with physical or mental health needs.
As
great as their initial needs are, their potential to enrich our
community is even greater.
HERE IS A LIST OF HIGH NEEDS THAT THEY HAVE FOR THE FAMILIES:
- TWIN SIZE; Sheet Sets, Blankets and Comforters
- Tea Kettles
- Full Dish sets ONLY
- Sets of drinking glasses
- Curtains (No Transparent or Sheer, ONLY Opaque)
- Socks, for all ages and genders
ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW, THANK YOU.
For more information on IRIS, please visit their website at: www.irisct.org
THANKSGIVING MEALS
This year, we will once again be preparing Thanksgiving Meals to be delivered to people throughout
the Community of Wethersfield.
If you or someone you know is in NEED OF A MEAL, please call our
special Thanksgiving line at: 860.529.1575 x 121 and leave a message as
to number of meals, address for delivery and contact number.
Ways you can help:
1. Donating a Frozen Turkey
2. Helping to Prepare the Meals to be Delivered
3. Delivering Meals throughout Wethersfield on Wednesday, November 24
If you would like to be involved in helping in one of these ways, please contact
Pastor Todd at
toddw@firstchurch.org or Diane Galloway at care@firstchurch.org or 860.529.1575 x117.