Christmas in July
Project Agape
Yes, only six months until December 25 but the Outreach Committee wants to give you an opportunity to act now for to give an Armenian child a wonderful Christmas! Project AGAPE—a ministry to Armenia and to some of our most desperate Christian brothers and sisters—is a collaborative effort of the UMC in North Carolina and a joint effort with the Armenian Apostolic Church. This is the only humanitarian effort sanctioned by the government and it comes from us United Methodists in North Carolina!
During the month of July you are encouraged to collect items that will fill plastic shoeboxes for children Infant through Teens. You may complete an entire box, or you may simply purchase items to fill boxes. Each box must also include $5 to assist with the cost of shipping. Remember: All items for one child must fit in a plastic shoebox.
NO Food/Candy/Perishable Items, Batteries, Used Items or Toothpaste
A detailed list will is below. We must check off what is in each box so please do not tape boxes closed.
On Sunday, July 29 you are invited to a Christmas in July party at 9:15am in the CFC to pack and pray over these gifts!
Infants & Toddlers
Male or Female
1 Baby Blanket
3 Bibs
1 Book (with pictures)
1 Comb/Brush
6 Diaper Pins
1 Rattle
1 Sippy Cup
4 pairs of Socks
1 Soft Toy (no buttons or eyes)
1 Teething Ring
Preschool – 3 to 6 years
Male or Female
1 Ball
1 Cap/Toboggan
1 Car
1 Comb/Brush
1 Coloring book
1 box of Crayons
1 Doll
1 pack Hairbands/bows
1 pack Markers
1 mittens/gloves
1 Notepad
3 pairs Socks
1 Toothbrush
1 Toy/Game
Elementary – 7-12 years
Male or Female
1 Cap/Toboggan
1 Coloring Book
1 Comb/Brush
1 box Crayons
1 pack Erasers
1 Hairbands/bows
1 pack Markers
1 pair Mittens/Gloves
1 Notepad
1 Pencil Sharpener
1 box lead Pencils
1 box Colored Pencils
1 metric Ruler
3 pairs of Socks
1 Spinner
1 Stuffed Animal
1 Toothbrush
1 Toy/Game
Youth 13-18
Male or Female
1 Cap/Toboggan
1 Comb/Brush
1 pack Erasers
1 pack Hairbands/bows
1 Mirror
1 pair Mittens/Gloves
1 Notepad/Journal
1 Pencil Sharpender
1 box lead Pencils
1 box Colored Pencils
1 metric Ruler
3 pairs of Socks
1 Spinner
1 Picture Frame
1 set of Screwdrivers
1 Stuffed Animal
1 Toothbrush
1 Toy/Game
1 pair Underwear
THaKO ~ Haiti Mission Trip ~ July 28
Late in July, a group from Myers Memorial UMC will travel to THaKO, Tomorrow for Haitian Kids’ Organization, a non-profit orphanage based in the heart of the village of Carbonel, a remote region of Cap Haitien, Haiti.
In Worship on July 22, team members Louisa & Dan Suggs, Judy Seay and Alice Sweazy will be sent forth with our prayers and on July 28 they will depart for Cap Haitien, Haiti.
Won’t you offer the children of Haiti support by contributing the following items?
Deodorant
Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Children’s underwear (boys size 8-16 & girls size 6-14).
Please bring all donations to the church prior to July 22. A bin will be labeled in the church office and in the Sanctuary Entrance/Narthex.
Boys vs. Girls!
Who will collect the most?
Vacation Bible School will accept offerings for Project Agape and THaKO items during the week of July 15-18.
Crisis Assistance Ministry ~ July Collection
Throughout the year we encourage worshipers to come with tangible items to be donated to Crisis Assistance Ministry (CAM). In July we’re focusing on Cleaning Items. Laundry Detergent, Dish Detergent, SOS Scouring Pads, Windex, Ajax, Comet, Bath Soap, and Toilet Paper.