Christmas Gifts of Impact
Make an Impact This Christmas Season!
Seasonal Giving Opportunities For Our GIVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR World
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD | FINAL COLLECTION NOVEMBER 17
It is shoebox season, and you can pick up your Operation Christmas Child shoebox today. These are distributed worldwide to children living in extreme poverty in over 100 countries. It is fun each year to fill a simple shoebox with toys, school supplies, and personal care items as a tangible expression of God's love. For most, it will be the only gift they receive. Each child is also provided with "The Greatest Gift" a colorful, child-friendly presentation of the Gospel in their native language. Now that is a gift with eternal impact! Return your shoebox by November 17.
CHERISH WATOTO KENYA | FINAL COLLECTION DECEMBER 15
Another opportunity is to help fill a bag of food! On the other side of the world, in Nairobi Kenya, are 240 children we care deeply about at Cherish Watoto. Their school year is coming to a close after the November national exams. While approximately 60 children live at Cherish, most of our students will be with their families in the surrounding slums until the new school year begins in January. We were devastated to learn that during this time most of our students may go without a daily meal as families in Nairobi struggle to live on about $2.00 a day. We want to close this gap! This season, help us fill a food bag to be distributed to each family during the holiday break. This impactful gift is truly life-sustaining and an opportunity we believe that God has invited us into.
With just a few simple clicks you can gift a food bag for families in Nairobi.
Seasonal Giving Opportunities For Our Neighbors
BRIDGE COMMUNITIES | THANKSGIVING COLLECTION NOVEMBER 24 & 27
Each year at Thanksgiving we invite our Congregation to help stock the supply closet at Bridge Communities. Bridge Communities connects homeless and low-income families to a better future through housing assistance and mentoring. These families are often headed by a single mom, many are victims of violence, abuse, and poverty. Join us, as together we bless these families with personal care supplies. These suggested items are NOT typically covered by the WIC/SNAP card (food assistance) which are a lifeline to families in need. Please bring with you to worship on Thanksgiving Eve (11/24 or 11/27) any of the following specific items:
DUPAGE CARE CENTER | GIFTS FOR SENIORS | FINAL COLLECTION DECEMBER 1
Help bring joy this holiday to residents ranging in age up to 108! Good Shepherd has adopted a list of 75 residents at DuPage Care Center where we serve monthly. Sign up for a specific resident and shop from their simple holiday wish lists. Return your gift by December 1 st . This act of generosity allows the receiver to see God's immeasurable love through us! Look for one of our team members across from the Connect Center on Sunday mornings starting November 10th, or view the online list here.
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES | GIFTS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN | FINAL COLLECTION DECEMBER 8
Children living in the foster care system come from extremely difficult circumstances and often feel forgotten, especially during holiday time. We want to change that! Good Shepherd has adopted a list of 40 children from Lutheran Social Services to foster love in their hearts this Christmas! Select a child from our list, and shop for gifts on their wish list. Return your gifts by December 8 or sooner. In this season of hope, join us in letting these children know they are seen, loved, and valued by God and us! Select a child to shop for HERE.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD | FINAL COLLECTION NOVEMBER 17
It is shoebox season, and you can pick up your Operation Christmas Child shoebox today. These are distributed worldwide to children living in extreme poverty in over 100 countries. It is fun each year to fill a simple shoebox with toys, school supplies, and personal care items as a tangible expression of God's love. For most, it will be the only gift they receive. Each child is also provided with "The Greatest Gift" a colorful, child-friendly presentation of the Gospel in their native language. Now that is a gift with eternal impact! Return your shoebox by November 17.
CHERISH WATOTO KENYA | FINAL COLLECTION DECEMBER 15
Another opportunity is to help fill a bag of food! On the other side of the world, in Nairobi Kenya, are 240 children we care deeply about at Cherish Watoto. Their school year is coming to a close after the November national exams. While approximately 60 children live at Cherish, most of our students will be with their families in the surrounding slums until the new school year begins in January. We were devastated to learn that during this time most of our students may go without a daily meal as families in Nairobi struggle to live on about $2.00 a day. We want to close this gap! This season, help us fill a food bag to be distributed to each family during the holiday break. This impactful gift is truly life-sustaining and an opportunity we believe that God has invited us into.
With just a few simple clicks you can gift a food bag for families in Nairobi.
- Click on this LINK
- Enter your donation amount. The suggested donation is $40 for a food bag for one
- student and $70 to provide a family-size food bag for the student's entire family.
- In the memo line, click the drop-down box, and select Holiday Food Bag.
- Select your payment option and that’s it! You just helped give an impactful gift to feed a
- student and their family this Christmas.
Seasonal Giving Opportunities For Our Neighbors
BRIDGE COMMUNITIES | THANKSGIVING COLLECTION NOVEMBER 24 & 27
Each year at Thanksgiving we invite our Congregation to help stock the supply closet at Bridge Communities. Bridge Communities connects homeless and low-income families to a better future through housing assistance and mentoring. These families are often headed by a single mom, many are victims of violence, abuse, and poverty. Join us, as together we bless these families with personal care supplies. These suggested items are NOT typically covered by the WIC/SNAP card (food assistance) which are a lifeline to families in need. Please bring with you to worship on Thanksgiving Eve (11/24 or 11/27) any of the following specific items:
- Laundry Detergent—pods are preferred. Any brand or size.
- Dishwashing Tablets—Any brand or size.
- Toothpaste —Any brand or size.
- Paper Towels—6-12 pack is ideal. Any brand.
- Toilet Paper—4-6 pack is ideal. Any brand.
- Cleaning Products – Any brand or size.
DUPAGE CARE CENTER | GIFTS FOR SENIORS | FINAL COLLECTION DECEMBER 1
Help bring joy this holiday to residents ranging in age up to 108! Good Shepherd has adopted a list of 75 residents at DuPage Care Center where we serve monthly. Sign up for a specific resident and shop from their simple holiday wish lists. Return your gift by December 1 st . This act of generosity allows the receiver to see God's immeasurable love through us! Look for one of our team members across from the Connect Center on Sunday mornings starting November 10th, or view the online list here.
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES | GIFTS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN | FINAL COLLECTION DECEMBER 8
Children living in the foster care system come from extremely difficult circumstances and often feel forgotten, especially during holiday time. We want to change that! Good Shepherd has adopted a list of 40 children from Lutheran Social Services to foster love in their hearts this Christmas! Select a child from our list, and shop for gifts on their wish list. Return your gifts by December 8 or sooner. In this season of hope, join us in letting these children know they are seen, loved, and valued by God and us! Select a child to shop for HERE.