I have a Christmas challenge for you this year. We did a similar thing last year in a more informal way. I am challenging all of you who can, to put together Christmas Blessing Boxes for those in need. Below is a list of food items to either bring to church for us to give to the Care Share Food Pantry in Gillett or to give to a family directly that you know is in need. If you are a Thrivent member, you might consider getting a Thrivent card to pay for this endeavor. You don’t actually have to wait until December 24 to deliver your food collections. Do it any time!
Here’s your list of suggestions:
1) Box of stuffing mix
2) Instant mashed potatoes
3) Jars or packages of gravy
4) Canned yams
5) Cranberry sauce
6) Canned green beans
7) Cream of mushroom soup
8) French fried onions
9) Paper plates
10) Paper towels
11) Canned corn powder)
12) Cake mix or brownie mix
13) Can of icing
14) Box of dry cereal
15) Box of shelf stable milk
16) Canned or dried beans
17) Rice
18) Peanut butter
19) Box of crackers
20) Bag of sugar
21) Box of tea or coffee
22) Box of macaroni and cheese
23) Spices (salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder)
24) Canned meat (ham, turkey, tuna)
As Jesus said several times in scripture, the poor will always be with us. This Advent and Christmas season, I really challenge all of us to remember the poor and to help them meet their needs. Collecting together food is a wonderful way to do just that. Let’s help our neighbors to have a wonderful Christmas with full tummies.
Blessings during this holiday season!
Pastor Beth
