Special Ministry Ideas

There are several different ways you can help people in our community or recognize a neighbor.

Our Child Development Center is very excited to be participating in the Campbell's Labels For Education program this year. The program is a great way to earn FREE merchandise for our school, but we need your help.

Coupon Ministry - Don't throw away those coupons you receive in all of the sales ads you receive. We have some ladies at the Lowman Home who really enjoy clipping coupons. You will make someone's day when you drop your coupons off in the box located in the hallway connecting the office and preschool building. Any flyer or paperwork that has a coupon or coupons on it will be great!

Give blood to the American Red Cross.

Everyday, throughout the U.S. and around the globe, the National Cristina Foundation is putting donations of used and obsolete computer equipment to work, at no charge to donors or recipients, helping train people with disabilities, students at risk, and those who are disadvantaged to become competitive in today's world.

Fundraiser for ChristGate Family Home...Donate your empty inkjet and toner cartridges to ChristGate Family Home. Each empty inkjet cartridge is worth $2.00, and each empty toner cartridge is worth $7.00.
Instructions:

1. Place your used inkjet or toner cartridge in the container the new one came out of, or in a plastic sadwich baggie.
2. Bring it with you on Sunday.
3. Place it in the recycling box located in the hallway connecting the office and the preschool building.

How about a birthday or anniversary greeting from the President to that friend or relative? - The White House Greetings Office will send birthday greetings to individuals 80 years of age and older, and to couples celebrating 50 years of marriage or more. You must submit your request 4 to 6 weeks in advance; the request must include the name(s), age(s), birth or marriage date and complete address of the recipient, and the telephone number of the person making the request. Mail requests to White House Greetings Officer, OEOB, Room 39, Washington DC 20500. Or fax your requests to 202.395.1232.

Or from the Today Show? - For birthday greetings of 100+ years, and anniversary greetings of 75+ years: Send the following information in writing 3-4 weeks in advance. They need the full names and addresses of those celebrating; how old they will be on which date and something personal about them. Please be sure to include your daytime phone number so that if it is chosen They can confirm the date it will air with you on the phone. Send all of the above to: Willard Scott, TODAY RM 352, NBC NEWS, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York NY 10112. They are announced on Tuesdays and Thursdays.