CHRISTMAS CARES

Christmas is a special time for giving to those in need. Below you will find 5 ways that together we can support our community and beyond with the love of Jesus Christ this Advent/Christmas. (Please note that there is no pressure to support all or any of these activities.)

THIS INITIATIVE IS COMPLETE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. 43 BOXES ARE ON THEIR WAY TO CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD
Operation Christmas Child is a hands-on way for Canadians to bless struggling children in the developing world by filling shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and other items. Samaritan’s Purse Canada collects the boxes, and distributes them in the name of Jesus Christ to children living in desperate situations.

In past years our congregation has supplied hundreds of shoe boxes filled with gifts for children around the world.   These boxes not only contain gifts for the children, but the children who would like to know why the gifts were given are told the Christmas story about the love of Jesus as Savior. The children learn that people all over the world love them enough to provide these wonderful gifts, and to change their lives forever.

For those of you who would like to take part in this outreach program, but are not able to pick up a shoebox from our church, there is an easy way to provide a shoebox online. Here is the site to use; https://packabox.samaritanspurse.ca/ May God bless you as you help to spread the love of Jesus to the children of the world.
In 2019, and 2020, through a donation of toys from a local Toy Drive, Knox blessed local families with a Toy Distribution Night in December.  This year a solicitation for toys has been made once again and we ask that you fill out a form in advance and secure a time slot to receive your toys. This year there is a need for extra precautions due Covid-19; not only for receiving families, but for the volunteers who will support the Toy Distribution Night.  Forms are due to toydistributionmid@gmail.com by November 23rd. The date to pick up toys is December 18 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
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Every year Knox gathers warm items for those who need them most. This year we are focusing on new warm coats, hats, mittens and good used or new blankets. Each Sunday in Advent you can bring your items to Knox and we will distribute them directly to the homeless in the Midland area.
THIS INITIATIVE IS COMPLETE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. YOU FILLED THE COLLECTION BOX 5 TIMES AND SO MANY WARM COATS, HATS AND MITTS HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE SOUP KITCHEN AND BYOND.  WE TRULY SHARED THE WARMTH.
The idea is simple yet meaningful. Instead of getting something each day leading up to Christmas in December, you put one item into a box to be distributed to the Soup Kitchen, a sponsored family, or someone else in need. Bring your boxes in by December 19th and we will make sure it gets to people who can really use it.
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Dear friends, The Mission and Outreach group at Knox Midland is contacting you with a request to help a family this Christmas season.  So far we have one family that we will support through the Native Friendship Center. Please find the Word Document item sign up sheet here for a list of items and to let us know what you plan to donate. Thanks!
THIS INITIATIVE IS COMPLETE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.  WE HAVE WORKED TOGETHER TO PROVIDE SOME NECESSITIES AND A SOME FRILLS FOR A FAMILY OF 4.  WHAT A WAY TO SHOW OUR LOVE AND CONCERN FOR OTHERS!