A Generous
Church Spirit
Once again our church has "adopted" 10 children for Christmas from our community, whose families has come to the attention of the Youth and Family Services office of Ashland because of financial hardship. We have been provided with a "wish" list for each child with toys, gifts and clothing items they need or are requesting. Members and friends of our church and have taken up the cause and are in the process of buying those items to help make this a truly Merry Christmas for these children. If you have "adopted' one of the children and their wish item/s, please remember to bring the item to the church by this Sunday and place them under the Christmas tree in the Sanctuary. This Sunday is the deadline.
In addition we are also 'adopting' the residents in the Shadow's Women's shelter and are in need of 25-30 women's bathrooms, sizes: M, L, and XL. If you are able, consider buying a robe and bring it to the church by Sunday December 18th. Last year we were able to bring 30 robes to the women, whose appreciation and gratitude was heartwarming!
Blessings upon all whose share from their abundance and upon all those who bless us with their joy!
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I hope that you have a wealth of fond memories of Christmas, either as a child or later as an adult, in which you found yourself caught up in the spirit and joy of Christmas. May you and your family have a joyous Christmas this year, and savor those memories which lift your spirits and touch upon the real joy of finding the Christ child born again in your life.
