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Moore's Messenger - Fall 2003

Methodist Women
Pastor Appreciation

Updates
New Members
Admin Council
Senior's Picnic
Church Picnic

Upcoming Events
Homecoming
Candlelight Service

i.e. '03 - April LeMaire

Christmas Child

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Operation Christmas Child 

Operation Christmas Child sends a message of hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and Christian literature. This program provides an opportunity for individuals of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on missions project that reaches out to suffering children while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas, Jesus Christ, God's greatest gift.

How can you take part? 1. Find an empty shoe box. (You can wrap it-lid separately-if you would like, but wrapping not required.) 2. Decide whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl and choose an age category: (2-4), (5-9), or (10-14). 3. Fill your shoe box with a variety of gifts:

* Toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, plastic kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, small Etch A Sketch, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky, etc. * School supplies: pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, coloring books, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, etc. * Hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb, washcloth, etc. * Other: hard candy, lollipops, mints, gum, sunglasses, flashlights with extra batteries, ball caps, socks, T-shirts, toy jewelry sets, hair clips, watches, small picture books, etc.

Do NOT include the following items: * Used items * War-related items (toy guns, toy soldiers, knives, etc.) * Perishable items (chocolate, canned foods, crackers, etc.) * Liquids (shampoo, lotion, bubbles, etc.) * Medicines (vitamins, cough drops, ointment, etc.) * Breakable items (mirrors, china dolls, etc.)

You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child who receives your box may write you back.) 4. Complete a form and enclose it in an envelope with $5.00 or more to help cover shipping costs. Forms can be obtained from Melissa Cohen. Place the envelope so it is clearly visible inside of the box on top of the gifts. (If you are filling more than one box one check can be made to cover all boxes and place the envelope with the check enclosed inside of one of your boxes.) Place a rubber band around your box and give it to Melissa Cohen no later than November 9th. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Melissa Cohen.