Advent Giving Opportunities

Calvary’s Angel Tree and Mitten Tree 2020

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 This year the Angel Tree will be in the Parish Hall Foyer, near the Office. Look for it by the first Sunday in Advent, November 29. The recipients of our angel gifts will be our Headstart children and families. In order to minimize the need for shopping, angel requests are for monetary donations and gift cards. If you are unable to stop by Calvary to choose an angel, please email Glenda Davis to request one, gcdavis1115@hotmail.com, using ANGEL TREE in the subject line. Angels will fly to your email inbox! Donations and gift cards should be returned to the church Office by December 13.

 Calvary again this year will have the Hat, Mitten, and Scarf Tree for our children and adults. It will be ready to decorate on November 29. The tree is located in the foyer near the office area and will have clothes pins attached for you to hang your donations on any branch. Should the three be over laden, there will be a container nearby for drop-ins. Items will be shared with our Headstart families and then with our Food Pantry clients. Thanks to all who will help make Christmas a little brighter for our family in Christ.

 

Gift Bags for the Homebound

In the past we have provided gift bags and visits for the homebound at Calvary. Due to COVID virus we want our Calvary friends to know we still care. So if you would like to participate in providing a Gift Bag for someone, please contact Betty Robbins or Mother Nan who will provide you with a name and gift ideas via email. Then you can bring the bag labeled with the name to a box provided in office entrance by December 18th. If you wish someone to pick it up from your home please let us know. The Gift Bags will be delivered to the doors of the homebound by members of the pastoral committee. This is an example of Gift Bag contents:

  • Pocket tissue

  • Lip balm

  • Body/hand lotion/Soap

  • Non-skid slipper socks

  • Hairbrush and/or comb

  • Toothbrush/ tooth paste

  • Individually wrapped candy

Contact Info: Betty Robbins, bettyrobbins@morrisbb.net, cell: 828-280-5293
Mother Nan, nwoodworth@calvaryfletcher.org, Church Office: 828-684-6266

Food Pantry advent calendar

If you love the tradition of Advent Calendars, but want to try something different this year, check out Calvary’s Food Pantry Advent Calendar! There is a different item for each day in Advent, and at the end, you can bring all of the items to the Pantry.

J. Clarkson