Text Box: CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR:   Cleveland Christian Home

The Chi Rho will be collecting Christmas Gifts for the Cleveland Christian Home through the first week of December.   Wish list items include:
	
	Boom Boxes with CD Player		Duffel Bags/Backpacks  
	Toasters					Journals, esp. for Teen Boys
	Footballs					Winter Coats
	Batteries (All sizes)			Clothing -Teens, esp. plus sizes

GIFT CARDS:  Value City, Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, AJ Wright, McDonald’s and BP gasoline.
		
		The Home does NOT need any stuffed animals or dolls this year.  

Gifts should be new and unwrapped when you donate them.  Although, wrapping paper and gift bags may be donated.  A more complete list is on the  table and the Christmas tree in the Narthex. If you have any questions please call Polly Tallos, 748-2246. 


Text Box: MOM’S GROUP
December 13th—Cookie Night at the Church!  The children will be decorating cookies in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00.  Cookies and icing will be provided.  Please bring a cookie decoration or sprinkle to share with the group and a container to take your cookies home in.  This may be messy so please dress  accordingly.  Older brothers and sisters are welcome too.
	As always we encourage all family members to join in the fun.  
Text Box: Special Christmas Offering 2007……..  “Let Your Light Shine”

	Jesus is the light of the world, and in Him, light shines.  Our
	Special Christmas Offering is designed to be a powerful
	reflection of that Light of Jesus Christ.

Through our 2007 Christmas offering, you will be supporting the Light-giving, Life-giving, Love-giving ministries of our regional church.  This includes:
	
	Summer camps and youth programs that build and empower
	New churches that bring many people into a relationship with Jesus Christ
	Support of pastoral search committees bringing new pastors to local churches
	Educational events for pastors and lay leaders that equip people for God’s work
	Spiritual and financial support for pastors and churches in times of crisis

Isn’t it wonderful!  This Christmas season, we have a chance to make a difference in our world.  We have a chance to let our light shine.  Give generously to the Christmas Special Offering.
							Michaelene Durbin
						World Outreach Chairperson