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Society of St. Andrew offers Alternative Christmas
10/27/2011
While you and your family celebrate the joyous Christmas season, many Americans will experience first-hand the reality of hunger and poverty in our land of abundance. This Christmas, you can give them hope by the simple act of honoring your loved ones with a gift donation to feed the hungry.
Each $12 gift donation to the Society of St. Andrew provides about 600 servings of fresh, nutritious food to America's hungry families. It's a sincere and loving way to feed the hungry and honor special...12 Ways of Christmas Giving, page 2
11/24/2010
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Contribute to food pantries or volunteer to deliver Meals on Wheels
The holiday season always brings additional demands for feeding individuals and families. Food pantries are inundated with requests for assistance. Contact the local food pantry and see what the high demand items are and focus your attention on providing a week’s supply of that item.
Additionally, the elderly and those that live alone depend on others to bring hot,...12 Ways of Christmas Giving
11/24/2010
Rev. Mike Slaughter, pastor of Ginghamsburg UMC in Tipp City, Ohio, recalls how a five-year journey changed how he viewed Christman.
“In 1999, I was reading the Dayton Daily News when my eye was caught by an ad featuring a new luxury sedan, a BMW, for lease,” Slaughter recalls. “Being a car fan, I found myself checking out the various features. Then, my eye was drawn to a picture on the opposing page of a clearly emaciated child featured in an article about famine in the...A New Way to "Do" Christmas
11/24/2010
The Current asked IGRC congregations to share their stories on Alternative Christmas celebrations. Here are the responses we received:
A New Way to ‘Do’ Christmas
Bloomington Wesley UMC will launch its first ever Alternative Christmas Market on Dec. 5 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Wesley Fellowship Hall. The event is open to Wesley worshipers and the general public, sponsored by Wesley's Missions Committee.
At the Market you will find eleven shopping...
