Do the excess, stress, and expense of the Christmas holiday seem
far removed from the simple, sacred birth of Jesus? Remember that ‘Reclaiming Christmas’ is a
way to honor the Christ Child by directly supporting those for whom he
showed special concern — the poor, the hungry, children, and those who are
hurting.
This year Grace Covenant’s SERVE Council has chosen to
support the following ministries through the sale of cards:
- Homeward Bound of
Asheville
- Veteran’s
Restoration Quarters
-
Black Mountain
Home for Children Camp
Grier Global Village
- Healing Art
Missions (Haiti)
-
Guatemala
Children’s Scholarship Fund
-
Nkhoma
Hospital—Malawi, Africa
- Mark Hare—PCUSA
Missionary (Haiti)
In addition to the adult cards sold above, children can help reclaim Christmas by buying age-appropriate cards for
friends, family, and teachers that help those in need. There is a suggested
donation of $2/card. Their two gift
options are:
· Nutritious food
for children patients at Nkhoma Hospital, Malawi
·
School supplies for the Guatemalan recipients of scholarships
Adults can buy special cards for the children in their
lives. The minimum donation per card is $5. Their two
gift options are:
· Children’s Ward at
Nkhoma Hospital, Malawi,
· Scholarships
for Guatemalan children
To participate, find the Reclaiming Christmas Station in
the narthex between services on the four Sundays in Advent. There you can fill out an order form, paper clip
it to your check or cash for the correct amount (minimum of $5 per adult card
and $2 per child’s card), and give it to a volunteer who will give you the
appropriate cards.
(Make checks out to GCPC and mark “Reclaiming Christmas” in the check memo
line.)
Thank you for your participation in our mission to reclaim
Christmas!
