First Church members can help this giant elf catch his breath by getting on over to Realm or PayPal and chipping in for the Christmas Eve Gift Bags. Please donate early to help us plan and purchase. With your help, the Justice & Service Ministry is hoping to assemble 30 bags on Sun., Dec. 17, each stuffed with about $80 worth of items to bring a little joy to an unhoused neighbor. Bags will include:
- Love Notes — hand-written messages of hope from First Church members
- Target and Peets Gift Cards: Sign up on Spreadsheet here
- Slim Jims & other snacks
- Cash
- Headlamps, and more. See the full list here.
Other ways to participate:
- Dec. 3 & 10: Drop off gift cards ($10 Target, $5 Peets, $10 bills)
- Dec. 17: Join the Gift Bag assembly line.