Mission & Outreach
The Mission & Outreach Board is once again sponsoring the Hat, Socks & Scarves Tree as well as the Shoebox Ministry. Warm socks, scarves, warm hats and gloves can be brought in to decorate the Christmas tree that will be placed in the narthex on the first Sunday of Advent, December 2nd. There is always a tremendous need for children’s socks, and although we may not want to decorate the tree with them, new packaged underwear in all sizes is also an item in great demand.
Shoeboxes will be available for you to pick up on December 2nd following worship. The shoeboxes can be filled with necessities for a homeless man, woman or child (see suggestion list below). The box should be wrapped in Christmas paper and labeled as to “Man”, “Woman” or “Child” and placed under the Christmas tree in the narthex. The week of December 16th members of the Mission & Outreach Board will deliver the gifts to the Homeless Services Center in Santa Rosa and the Living Room, serving homeless women and children.
Our Shoebox Ministry gifts can be an important part in the life of a homeless person. Please fill your shoebox generously using “regular” size products (not “sample” sizes).
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Women |
Men |
Children |
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Toothpaste Toothbrush Hairbrush Shampoo/conditioner 2 granola bars Deodorant Package of tissues 1 Pair of warm socks Pen and notepad Washcloth Hand towel Face soap Bath soap Disposable razor |
Toothpaste Toothbrush Pocket comb Shampoo/conditioner 2 granola bars Deodorant Package of tissues 1 Pair of warm socks Pen and notepad Washcloth Hand towel Large bar of soap Disposable razor Shaving cream |
Toothpaste Toothbrush Hairbrush 2 granola bars Package of tissues 2 Pairs of warm socks Paper/pencil Washcloth Hand towel Bath soap Story book Small game Crayons Coloring book |
