JUBILEE SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS



Fall is officially here and that means the beginning of the “holiday season.” In the stores we see Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all mixed together with each event having its own decorations, gifts, and food choices. We aren’t sure when preparations for one holiday ends and another begins. So goes the confusion of celebrating in a world of consumerism. 
However as Christians we understand the joy of the Christmas Spirit as a daily, year round experience. We are blessed to be called to spread the Good News, sharing the greatest love gift ever known.
With the help of social workers from Perry Township Schools, 25 families have been    identified, giving us the opportunity to share the Good News through the ministry of JUBILEE CHRISTMAS. With 25 families we have the potential of reaching more than 70 children.
We are able to serve and establish an initial connection with families thanks to the generous contributions to the Faith Promise Fund, and the additional purchases of gifts, toys, personal care items, and food. Each Jubilee Family will relate with a Host from church.
The relationships with Jubilee Families don’t expire at 12 p.m. on Jubilee Day, December 12. Our desire is to stay in contact so that the Jubilee Ministry becomes more than an event that happens one time during the holidays by providing gifts. The relationship continues throughout the year, an example of Jesus’ love which is available every day in all situations.
Don’t miss the opportunity to serve with the Jubilee Ministry. A desire to be part of spreading the Good News is what you are called to do.  Talk with a Jubilee Ministry Leader by calling the church office.

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