Missions and Volunteer Opportunities Dec, 2008

Pastor George has addressed the topic of "Christmas Gifts with a Purpose" in his monthly letter.
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Anyone who may be baking Holiday cookies, please consider donating a few dozen to the church for the many receptions, parties, and Christmas Dinner this month.
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Come and help us decorate the church for the Christmas Season. Worship @ 5 on Sat, Dec 6. Covered dish dinner @ 5:45. Decorating @ 6:15!
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Our sanctuary project is getting underway in early January. If you have not recieved a letter about supporting the Sanctuary Project, please feel free to leave a donation in an offeratory envelope. Be sure to make a notation on the envelope and/or check.
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The Children's Sunday School and Youth are sponsoring families through the Angel Tree and Treasures for Children Campaigns. Please consider donating to one of these great causes.
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Adults are needed to assist with our children and youth programs! We also need nursery workers. Contact Mary, Dawn, or Jude to find out more.
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Pointsettias are available for purchase through Dec. 7th. The cost is $7 each and will be a part of the Poinsettia tree in the sanctuary until after the Christmas Services.
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New Orleans 7 - An After-Easter Event! More details coming in the January ECHOES. (Can't wait? Contact George or Larry for more information.)
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UM Memebrs will be travelling to Russia to share God's message of Hope and Love with orphans near the Arctic Circle! If you are able to donate a few dollars to help us purchase some special Christmas presents, please send a check to:

WPA Conference
Russia VIM - Orphans
1204 Freedom Rd
PO Box 5002
Cranberry Township, PA 16066

Please Make the check payable to "WPA Conference". and denote "Russia Orphans" in the memo line. You will recive a reciept in the mail.
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Diane Miller is sending an invitation to all of you to help in the town of Dulac, LA. This is a town that has been ravaged by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, and Ike! They are forming a work trip March 20-28, 2009. The cost will be $350/PERSON. If you are unable to go, please consider sending along financial support for those who can go, but may not be able to pay. Contact: Diane Miller @ 724-652-9182
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Summer Camps are coming fast than you think! Please consider a donation of a campership this Christmas!
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Help will be needed @ the annual Trinity Christmas Dinner (1pm on Dec. 25)! Contact Dawn if you are wanting to help!