RECONNECT CHRISTMAS

Reconnect Christmas 2010: The Project

This year Reconnect Christmas is much closer to home.

Throughout our nation’s economic recession we, as a congregation, have stretched, scrimped, gotten by, and, often, barely made it – but we have been constant in pouring ourselves and our resources out for others. Well, the recession grinds along. And the impact on individuals and families of our congregation grinds along, too. The Bible reminds us that one of the cardinal indicators of our faith is to “love one another.” We’re also warned not to let our care for each other come in the currency of best wishes and good intentions, but in real, practical help. There are jobs lost, mortgages in arrears, skyrocketing COBRA payments, out-of-pocket medical expenses, property taxes, utilities, groceries and gasoline. These all belong to our congregation, too.

The Missions Leadership Team, after much discussion, consideration and prayerful decision-making, has designated our Reconnect Christmas project to benefit the Wheatland Salem Care Fund which is used completely and directly for the practical needs of our congregation’s members and friends. This is not part of the regular church “budget” and has been funded in the past by special gifts from individuals and families. The Reconnect Christmas gift will be placed in the Care Fund and administered through the next year under the leadership of Pastor Carol Griffith along with Pastor Scott and Pastor Bob. Funds will be disbursed according to Care Fund guidelines and with accountability to the Church Board. The names of specific recipients and situations will, as always, remain anonymous in their particulars, but we anticipate that as we share these resources together we will also share in general the positive impact in the lives of our sisters and brothers right here.

This is a practical exercise in Christian community that allows for children, youth, and adults to redirect a sacrificial portion of their allowances, earnings, and “Christmas budget” for the care of sisters and brothers with whom we worship, pray, and serve week by week.

Plan to bring you Reconnect Christmas offering on Sunday, December 19th.
Our goal is $50,000

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