Our precious friends in Ukraine need your help! As we approach Christmas, the children in Ukraine are making a Christmas Wish List. Our hope is to make their wishes come true!
During Sunday School on November 5, 2017, each St. Paul child was given a church bank with a picture of a child in Ukraine to pray for in the days, weeks, and years to come. During November and December, your child will have the opportunity to learn more about these orphanages and to raise funds to help support this vital mission. This experience can help teach our children about the needs of others and the joy of giving. We hope your family will join us as we work to make our world a better place.
Below you will find a list of easy chores that children can do. We encourage you to have your child “earn” money for missions by completing some of these tasks. Having the opportunity to work for money gives children more ownership of the fundraiser and makes the whole experience more meaningful. We understand that your child may already do many of the chores listed below on a weekly basis without monetary reward. Simply choose a chore that is not usually part of their daily/weekly routine. Thank you for encouraging your child to help those in need. The seeds we plant in our children today will bear fruit in the future.
On Sunday, December 24, the children will be invited to come forward during the 10:55 service to place their church bank on the altar.
AGES 4 and 5:
- Put away toys
- Set the table
- Clear own dishes
- Sweep
- Bring in the mail
- Water the plants and flowers
Kindergarten and First Grade:
- Load and unload the dishwasher
- Make their bed
- Clean their bedroom
- Set and clear the table
- Sweep
- Clean bathrooms
Older Elementary:
- Change bedsheets
- Vacuum
- Mop floors
- Wash Windows
- Yard work
- Wash car
For more information or to pick up your bank, contact Donna Hightower at [email protected].
Over the past few weeks, you may have seen a brochure entitled “Sharing… Faith and Love…by Serving God” in your bulletin or in your mail box. By taking just a few minutes to pray and to respond, not only will you be helping St. Paul in her planning for ministries for next year, but you’ll also be opening up the box of gifts and talents God gives to each of us. Once opened, those gifts are intended to share, to serve, and to glorify God.
During Advent we are invited to give to others through St. Paul’s