Christmas Blessings
Be a blessing to others this Christmas!
The “most wonderful time of the year” is quickly approaching, and with the holiday season comes the opportunity to help make the holidays a little brighter for children and families in the community who may not otherwise have a joyous Christmas. Support the following initiatives by providing food, toys, clothing and other essentials for those who are struggling this year. Share the love of Jesus Christ and be a blessing to others this Christmas.
WCC Initiatives
Grandparents Ministry
Nov. 5 to Dec. 3
Several grandparents at WCC could use some assistance this Christmas as they actively raise and/or contribute spiritually to the lives of their grandchildren. Consider donating gift cards to the Grandparents Ministry to help ensure these grandparents have what they need to provide a Merry Christmas for their families. Gifts cards of any amount for clothing, food and toys can be dropped off at the Info Center any time between now and Dec. 3.
Contact: Ruth Romeo | rromeo@warsaw.cc | 574-268-0188, Ext. 242
The River | Adopt-a-Family
Nov. 5 to Dec. 3
Bless a family in The River, WCC’s Single Moms Ministry, with a few gifts this holiday season. Growth Groups, families and individuals are invited to sign up to sponsor a family and shop for gifts on the family’s wish list. Gifts should be wrapped and returned clearly labeled to the Info Center by Dec. 3.
Contact: Aynsley Patton | apatton@warsaw.cc | 574-268-0188
PJs and Bibles (Sonlight)
Nov. 19 to Dec. 10
Bibles sold in WCC lobby: Nov. 19 & 26 and Dec. 3 & 10
Sonlight is collecting PJs and Bibles again this Christmas to support Combined Community Service’s Adopt-a-Family Program. Purchase and donate a set of pajamas and a Bible that correspond with the size and age of a child in your life and help ensure children in the community go to bed warm and with God’s Word this Christmas. Youth XL to Adult Medium pajamas are also needed. Unwrapped pajamas and Bibles can be dropped off in the bins located throughout Sonlight. Cost per Bible is $15.
Contact: Ruth Romeo | rromeo@warsaw.cc | 574-268-0188, Ext. 242.
- Early Childhood: The Beginner’s Bible (English and English/Spanish)
- Preschool to Kindergarten: My First Hands-On Bible
- Grades 1 to 6: Adventure Bible
Community Partner Initiatives
Adopt-a-Family | Combined Community Services
November and December
The CCS Adopt-a-Family program connects those who can help with those who need help. Individuals, families, groups and businesses are invited to adopt families for the holidays, providing items on wish lists for each child in the family, as well as a holiday meal.
Bell Ringers | The Salvation Army
November and December
Bell ringers are needed during November and December at various locations throughout Warsaw to raise funds for the Salvation Army’s Christmas outreach initiatives and services throughout the year.
Christmas Angel Tree | The Salvation Army
Nov. 24 to Dec. 15
Christmas Angel Tree is a program for families with children aged 17 and younger in Kosciusko County. Donors provide food, toys, books, hats and gloves. Angel tags can be obtained from the Salvation Army’s community tree, which is located inside Walmart. Items to purchase and all details for purchasing, wrapping and returning gifts are included on the tag. Gifts should be returned to the tree inside Walmart by Dec. 15.