It's time for one of our favorite outreaches of the year! This year, we have the Christmas gift requests of 200 children who are currently in foster care here in Monterey County. Come by the Welcome Center after service on Nov 19 to sign out an ornament or two that has the child's name, age, and gift request on it.
Imagine if, for the next 3 weeks, 200 of the foster children in our county were prayed for every day by name. Let's remember these precious kids in our community this Christmas. Gifts and ornaments are due back in 2 weeks, on December 3rd.
Instruction Checklist
Spend time praying for your child!
Please spend between $35-$75 on your child.
You do not need to purchase every item on the child’s list.
If the item(s) requested are out of price range, please do your best to find a suitable substitute, or consider a gift card, especially if the child is older.
All items must be returned in a single gift bag (not a shopping/grocery bag), and not wrapped in paper gift wrap.
If gifts cannot fit in a single gift bag, please make sure the gift bags are tied together with ribbon so all items make it back to the intended child.
Make sure to securely attach the ornament to the gift bag. This is CRITICAL.
If the ornament is not on the gift, we will not know which child the gift belongs to!
Because we are partnering with the local government for this outreach, please
DO NOT INCLUDE:
Religious material
Personal information (no cards or letters)
Return the gifts to the Welcome Center during Sunday services, or during the week between 9am-4pm. Email anne@calvary.com with any questions.
Click here for specific ways to pray for the child on your ornament, how to explain foster care to your own kids, scripture passages to study, as well as ways to engage in foster care throughout the year.