Last year at this time, I wrote about how my mother began a tradition when I was a child that involved our immediate family preparing a full blown Thanksgiving meal as well as gathering groceries that would last a family of four for approximately a month. We would then deliver it to a family that wasn’t as fortunate. This was her way of teaching us to share the blessings that the Lord had bestowed upon us. We started this tradition at Thanksgiving; however, it is one that we carried over to Christmas as well. This is a tradition that we continued with our daughter and as our grandchildren are growing up it is one that we are continuing with them. It is so fun to take them to the grocery store and let them pick out items that they think the family needs as well as a few luxury items that they feel the family would enjoy. I tell this to you to give you a suggestion of starting this tradition with your family. As a starting point, if you can’t provide a full blown meal provide a few necessary ingredients so that a family that isn’t as fortunate can prepare a meal that is fit for a king. The Lord blesses us and this is a wonderful way for us to bless others.

The collection this month goes to Share House at Lacey Springs United Methodist Church and they are in need of:

Cereal

Pancake Mix

Syrup

Canned meat (tuna, ham, chicken, etc.)

Soup (Cream of Mushroom would be appreciated)

Hamburger Helper

Ravioli / Spaghetti and Meatballs (with pop top lids)

Canned Vegetables (Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans)

French Fried Onions

Cranberry Sauce

Stuffing

Cornbread / Bread Mix

Marshmallows

Candy (For Stocking Stuffers)

Tea and Coffee

Juice

Bins are in place throughout the month for your contributions at the Wesley Hall entrance, the Narthex and in The New Room Lobby. If you would rather make a monetary donation, make your check to TUMC and put FFT on the memo line.

For those of you that like to shop early next month’s collection on January 1 will go to Carolyn’s Cupboard at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and they are in need of the following:

Oatmeal

Cereal

Pop Tarts

Canned Vegetables

Canned Meat

Hamburger Helper

Soup

Crackers

Cooking Oil

Rice

Dried Beans

Tea Bags

Kool Aid

Coffee

(Always remember these are needed items but all contributions are greatly appreciated.)

Thank you for making this mission project such a huge success.