Committee Reports

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
The Bible says that we should set aside our "first fruits" - that our offering to God should be the
first portion we set aside, not what remains. We seek "rewards" for our stewardship, we do it withthe joy of serving God.

HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE - STACEY R.
With the coming holidays we look forward to seeing many of our students home. We hope they
have all had a great semester and are looking forward to a relaxing break. Please let us know if you are graduating at the end of this semester. We formally recognize all our graduates in June but we would still like to share your good news with the congregation. As always, please let the church office know of any new students or changes of address. May you all have a Merry Christmas as we celebrate the greatest gift of all.

MISSION COMMITTEE - LUCILLE K.
Distributed this month from the Marie Moore funds:
$500 Karen Ujereh
$150 Meghan Peterman
$500 Salvation Army - Treasures for Children
$205.92 Canned hams for the Trinity food bank for

December distribution Distributed from budgeted money:
$500 Heifer International
$300 ICCAP
$300 Chevy Chase Community Center
$250 Church Crisis Committee

Pathway Shelter:
We have obtained a list of needs from the director of the shelter. Residents are required to leave the shelter after thirty days. At that time ICCAP finds a low rent apartment for them. The problem is many of these families have no belongings left and are moving into an unfurnished apartment. We can help! Many household items are needed and each month we will be collecting different items.

High priority right now is kitchen utensils. New items are not needed unless you wish to buy them. Extra items you may have in your home are welcome. We all have extra coffee mugs, salt and pepper shakers, etc. Below is a list of their needs. We ask that you stick to the list as their
warehouse only has room for necessities. Used furniture is an on-going need so if you have any of
the items listed let the office know and we will arrange to have it picked up at your home. What a
good way to get rid of furniture when you buy something new!

During the month of December there will be boxes in Bishop Hall for kitchen items. Your
donations will be appreciated.

Kitchen items: plates, cups / coffee mugs, bowls, glasses - plastic or glass, silverware, knife sets,
cooking utensils, pots / pans, skillets, roasters, pot holders, garbage cans, can openers, colanders,
measuring spoons, cups, cutting boards, paper towel holders, storage containers, large bowls , dish towels, dish cloths, salt and pepper shakers, dish drainer, mop and bucket, broom and dust pan, dish soap, multipurpose cleaners.

Kitchen appliances: coffee maker, microwave, toaster, mixer, crockpot

Furniture: Table and chairs, couch, chairs, coffee table, end tables, book shelves, single bed, double bed, toddler bed, crib, dressers

Operation Christmas Child:
130 shoeboxes were delivered to the drop-off site from Trinity. Thanks to all who contributed
boxes of toys. Stacey B. and Tiffany R. put together 53 boxes! This is a yearly project for them. They buy toys throughout the year and are ready to pack their boxes in the fall. What a wonderful contribution to this mission. Kids Night Out put together 11 boxes - thanks kids and the big kids who helped them. We appreciate everyone's involvement in this project. Wasn't it fun?