Christmas Dinner & Gift Bags
Dear Friends in Christ,
As Christmas approaches, we are busy preparing for our big holiday dinner on Sunday, Dec 18th, a time for food, fellowship, and a time when we give much-needed and appreciated gifts to those in our community who are grateful for even the most basic necessities. We are writing to you because you have been a part of this holy and joyous event and have blessed us with your support. Last year we stopped counting at 275 men, women, and children. Chaos and wonder were the order of the day, the Incarnate Christ was present and celebrated, and all were blessed.This year, we are planning to offer a new and exciting experience. Everyone will receive a gift bag with basic essentials (listed below), and then, through a lottery system where everyone gets a random number that will determine the order in which they “shop,” they will take turns going into “St. Nicholas’ Gift Shop” to pick out a gift of their choosing. Once everyone has had a chance to choose a gift, everyone will be allowed to return to select other gifts. This way, folks will be able to choose what they most want and need from the items we receive. Please join others in helping to ensure that this holiday tradition is a great outpouring of blessing and joy for all who come.
| For all Gift Bags: | St. Nicholas’ Gifts: |
| (M/F; all sizes and shapes: S-XXXL) | (suggestions) |
| regular undies | winter clothes |
| thermal underwear (tops & bottoms) | hoodies |
| gloves, winter | shoes and boots |
| hats | tents |
| scarves | sleeping bags |
| toiletries | coats |
| candy | sweaters |
| socks, athletic and winter | blankets |
| vitamins | children’s gifts |
| hand sanitizers and tissue | children’s clothes |
| small flashlights and batteries | surprise us! |
You may bring your gifts during the week to Trinity Church, All Souls, or we can make arrangements for pick up at your church. Financial contributions may be mailed to: The Advocate, 60 Church St., Asheville, NC 28801. Please write “COA Christmas” on the memo line. Many thanks!
If you would like to join in the bagging of gifts Wed, Dec 14th anytime from 10am–4pm, please call Ham Fuller at 828-243-3932, or contact us here.
No comments yet