12 All Point Bulletin • December 2023
Church News
Circle of Care holiday fundraisers
By Jean Barrington The new liturgical year for Christian churches world-wide begins on Sunday, December 3, 2023. It isn’t a hallmark kind of season. There are no cards to be sent. There are advent calendars, however, most of which are focused on children counting down to Christmas day and packages to be opened. And why not? The season of advent is about waiting and who knows better about waiting than children? Just as children wait with hope for that exciting time of Christmas day with its gifts and treats and time off from the usual – so waits the world, for peace, love and joy! We are all waiting. We are waiting for our lives to begin in ways we have hoped for so long. For many that means good health, housing and full stomachs. For others, possibly an education or a long-sought job or starting life with the love of their life. But for far too many in the world – those living in unsafe places, in war zones, and refugee camps – it means waiting for safety and a new beginning. We are all waiting, especially for peace. The church expresses these hopes all year, but especially in the season of advent as it waits for the fulfillment of all these
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hopes, dreams and promises in the coming of Jesus into the world at Christmas, into our hearts daily and into our world at the end of time when he will gather all unto God, mending what sin has torn apart; then peace, love and light will reign forever. The church calls that heaven – and aren’t we are all waiting for that time of joy in one way or another? It is important what we do while we wait. The spirit of the season is to help each other out. It is traditional in America to give throughout this season, be it food or money to a food bank, physical help to someone in need, money to organizations that try to ease the pain of the world. This year take time to really hear and to see what others need. We cannot do a great deal individually to heal the world, but we can bring light to another’s life. It may cost us nothing more than a smile and a kind word. We all have that to give if we only take the time. This year Trinity Church will have traditional worship with communion on Christmas Eve at 11 a.m. On Christmas Day, lessons and carols will be shared at 11 a.m. Please join us. May the spirit of Christmas be with you throughout 2024.
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Circle of Care has two win/win fund-raising products this month: holiday swags (our ninth year!) and picturesque Point Roberts 2024 wall calendars. Swags come in vertical or horizontal designs, are lushly decorated and can be collected Friday afternoon, December 1 at Trinity Church hall with perhaps some for sale at the Holiday Craft Fair at the fire hall on December 3 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)where we will serve soups, sandwiches and baked goodies. Swags are $20, $30 and $35. Email your order with colors or theme requests to prcocswags@gmail.com. The 2024 wall calendars will be available at the fair for pickup or purchase. These beautiful calendars feature the work of local photographers showcasing the Point and one iconic person and cost $23. Please send your orders to prcoccalendars@gmail.com. Our motto for most of our fund-raisers is: You give something, you get something. It’s a win/win for everyone! The Angel Project This project was initiated by former resident Pamala Sheppard in 2020 during the pandemic and is now managed by Circle
of Care. It provides gift cards or cash to needy families and seniors during the holidays. Let’s do it again this year and make the season bright for everyone! If you are aware of someone who you believe is struggling and could benefit, please email prcircleofcare@gmail.com. Please contribute to the donation jars at the following locations: Kora’s Corner, Point Fuel and Pantry, Umpqua Bank (you can get a receipt if you deposit into the Circle of Care account, designate that your donation is for the Angel Project), Nielson’s Building Center and Speedway Fuel. If you’d prefer to donate via Paypal, please go to prcircleofcare.com and click on the donate button. Let us know that your contribution is for the Angel Project. (Business owners willing to have a donation jar or want to contribute, please let us know.) If you are in the giving spirit, you are welcome to support our work by making a donation to Circle of Care on our website at prcircleofcare.com. Find and click on the “Donate” button in the upper right corner and you’ll be taken to the PayPal donation page. We are grateful for all your support throughout the year. Your donations make our work possible.
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