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Follow on Google News | Local Church Joins Operation Christmas Child to Bring Joy to Homeless Children Around the WorldThe power of a simple gift…a shoe box packed with love, small toys, school supplies, hygiene items, t-shirts, socks, sunglasses and more
By: HUMC The project involves collecting shoe boxes packed with gifts for less fortunate children around the world. Each gift includes a note written in their language that expresses Jesus Christ’s message (http://jesusiscomingsoon.net/) HUMC is inviting everyone in their community to experience the joy of giving by providing a gift for a child. Simply fill a standard size shoe box or small plastic container, wrap the box (lid separately), secure with a large rubber band and drop it off at the church. Suggested gifts include: • School supplies – pens, pencils, crayons, markers, coloring pages, note pads • Toys – small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, yo-yos, jump ropes, etc…(please include batteries if required) • Hygiene items – toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, brush & comb • Other – hard candy, mints, gum, t-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, flashlights (with extra batteries) • Personal note – and photo with name and address so the child can write back • Donation of $7.00 or more to cover shipping and project costs HUMC has been involved with this cause for the last 7 years and their goal is to help southeast Michigan with the national goal to collect 10 Million shoe boxes for children. Education Director, Sue Cole said, “I pray people will take this opportunity to donate and help the gospel make a difference in the lives of kids.” HUMC members and staff are eagerly looking forward to Kick off Sunday, November 18, 2012, where they will have a special service of worship and celebration in their Family Life Center. Anyone who is interested in being part of this program can drop off their wrapped shoe box filled with gifts during collection week, November 18 – 25. Visit the HUMC http://www.myhumc.com site, and click the Operation Christmas Child logo for collection hours and location with detailed instructions for packing a shoe box. About HUMC: Highland United Methodist Church is a purpose driven church who puts their trust in Jesus Christ, seeking Him daily and striving to be more like Him every day. HUMC exists to celebrate God’s presence and worship in a way to express love to God; to communicate God’s Word and share the good news of Jesus; to educate God’s people with a variety of classes for spiritual growth; to demonstrate God’s Love…HUMC exists on purpose! About Samaritan’s Purse: Samaritan’ Contact: Sue Cole Highland United Methodist Church 680W. Livingston Road Highland, MI 48357 Tel: 248-887- This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC End
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