Christmas is a special time for giving to those in need. Below you will find ways that we can support our community and beyond with the love of Jesus Christ this Advent.
ARCHIVED FROM CHRISTMAS 2020:
Published December 9, 2020
1. CHRISTMAS CARE BOXES FOR ROSEWOOD SHELTER
2. TOY DISTRIBUTION THROUGH ROCK 95
NOTE: THIS AMAZING ENDEAVOUR IS COMPLETED. A HUGE THANKS TO EVRYONE INVOLVED!
In 2019, 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 vernicees@gmail.com by December 4th at 12pm. THIS EVENT IS CLOSED. OVER 40 FAMILIES and 100+ CHILDREN WERE SUPPORTED THIS YEAR! THANKS BE TO GOD!
3. BLANKET AND HAT/MITTENS GIVING TREE
NOTE: THIS AMAZING ENDEAVOUR IS COMPLETED. A HUGE THANKS TO EVRYONE INVOLVED!
Every year Knox gathers warm items for those who need them most. This year we are focusing on new warm 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. On December 20th after 1pm we will offer pick-up of your gifts if you are not comfortable coming to Knox.
4. SPONSOR A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
Dear friends, The Mission and Outreach group at Knox Midland is contacting you with a request to help a family this Christmas season. The last months have presented incredible challenges that are related not only to health but also to finances. One family has come to our attention and we think we can make a big difference for them. The mom is working hard to better herself and her family. She graduated in the spring from a two year program at Georgian College and has not been successful in finding work as of yet. She has two adult children. Because of Covid-19, her 20 year old daughter has had to move back home. Her son has a medical condition that poses significant limitations. The mom just wants to feed her kids and have a little something for them under the tree. That’s where we can help.
Below are some suggestions of items that would be appreciated.
| 1. Warm Sleep for a young woman Double bed comforter Warm pajamas size XL | 2. Warm Sleep for a young man Queen bed comforter Warm pajamas size M | 3. Warm Sleep for a mom Double bed comforter Warm pajamas size XL |
| 4. Toiletries for a young woman Toothbrush and paste Dove body wash Shampoo and conditioner Bath bomb Lip balm… | 5. Toiletries for a young man Toothbrush and paste Axe body wash Shampoo Shaving materials … | 6. Gift Cards (many people could contribute one card) Suggestion of: Winners Walmart |
| 7. Clothes for a young woman size XL Black leggings or sweat pants Hoodie Colour preferences – Pink black or burgundy, camo print | 8. Clothes for a young man size m Hoodie, shirt Colour preference blue, solid colours | 9. Baking Supplies for a young person interested in baking Flour, sugar, chocolate chips, peanut butter, baking powder….. |
HOW DO WE TRACK who is purchasing which items? I’m so glad that you asked. You can find a word document right here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jkl0BpdksixRrlrjEQrQQXTmq7sYIBZBQhidOBfg7I4/edit?usp=sharing
Click on the link and you can edit this document to let us know the items which you will bringing. If you wish to remain anonymous simply write “anonymous” where your name would go and email Marilyn Turner to let her know that you will be donating said items. Contact: Marilyn@edufac.ca or 905 699 6764.
If you can commit to fulfilling any part of a wish box above please bring it to the church at Sunday worship time and mark it “For the Family”. The items above are suggestions. If you would like to donate something else (new and in good shape) that the family would enjoy you can add to the list! Anything would be appreciated. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to be in contact Marilyn@edufac.ca or 905 699 6764. Contributions can be delivered to church by December 20th so that we can get the gifts to the family in time for Christmas. You can also take advantage of the “truck pick up” that is happening on the afternoon of December 20. Let us know and we’ll pick up your items from your house on the 20th.
As we celebrate Christ’s birth, we can give thanks for the blessings in our lives and reach out with actions that help others. By doing this we can give joyfully and serve the Lord with gratitude.
Thank you,
Marilyn Turner & the Mission & Outreach Committee
5. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD (COMPLETED)
Operation Christmas Child, an outreach of Samaritan’s Purse Canada.
UPDATE: THROUGH YOUR GENEROSITY WE WERE ABLE TO SEND 31 GIFT BOXES TO CHILDREN IN NEED OF LOVE THIS CHRISTMAS! THANK YOU!
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.
Even though we are in the midst of a Covid-19 pandemic, Knox Presbyterian Church is once again sponsoring this very worthwhile program. In past years our congregation had supplied hundreds of shoe boxes with gifts for children in third world countries.
These boxes not only contain gifts for the children, most of whom have never received a gift, but, more importantly, the children are told about the love of Jesus as Savior, and through further teaching, share the story with family and friends.
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.