The King will answer, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.' Matthew 25:40
* What will you do? help serve lunch, call bingo, play games with kids, fill balloons, etc.; enjoy the party, Sitting with, playing bingo, playing with the kids or visiting with each other and the residents is important. The more the merrier! Be there...by your presence you let the residents know you care.
* Ways to get involved: come to the party; cash donations (envelope earmarked Birthday Bash in offering plate; or office); small bingo prizes/ gifts ( see idea list); bake & decorate cake, make lunch (ex. sandwiches & fruit) HLC Kitchen the day before; provide IDEAS for party games/ projects & donate supplies; pray for this ministry
* IDEA LIST for inexpensive Bingo prizes. A box will be provided for drop off. Be creative. Donate Items other than basic hygiene products which are already available.
ADULTS: Perfume/ cosmetics; Nail polish/ files/ clippers; Small flashlights; Candy, gum, etc.; Playing cards; Chap stick or lip gloss
KIDS, all ages: Small items that will fit in a goody bag. Small activity books; Crayons; Small cracker packs, fruit snacks etc.; Small toys
* Wish list: Items to add to the totes, which will be available for each party. Small amplifying system to use when calling bingo etc. CD player Games or activities for kids to do in a small area; Interactive music where kids/ adults can participate (ex. Chicken dance)
* Be watching for specific needs and ways to get involved in this new, and ongoing ministry.
The missions committee is asking for your help as we plan and implement monthly Birthday Bash for the residents of Churches United for the Homeless. For more information call Pat Sparrow @ (218)483-4905 or the church office @ (218)483-3396.
* What will you do? help serve lunch, call bingo, play games with kids, fill balloons, etc.; enjoy the party, Sitting with, playing bingo, playing with the kids or visiting with each other and the residents is important. The more the merrier! Be there...by your presence you let the residents know you care.
* Ways to get involved: come to the party; cash donations (envelope earmarked Birthday Bash in offering plate; or office); small bingo prizes/ gifts ( see idea list); bake & decorate cake, make lunch (ex. sandwiches & fruit) HLC Kitchen the day before; provide IDEAS for party games/ projects & donate supplies; pray for this ministry
* IDEA LIST for inexpensive Bingo prizes. A box will be provided for drop off. Be creative. Donate Items other than basic hygiene products which are already available.
ADULTS: Perfume/ cosmetics; Nail polish/ files/ clippers; Small flashlights; Candy, gum, etc.; Playing cards; Chap stick or lip gloss
KIDS, all ages: Small items that will fit in a goody bag. Small activity books; Crayons; Small cracker packs, fruit snacks etc.; Small toys
* Wish list: Items to add to the totes, which will be available for each party. Small amplifying system to use when calling bingo etc. CD player Games or activities for kids to do in a small area; Interactive music where kids/ adults can participate (ex. Chicken dance)
* Be watching for specific needs and ways to get involved in this new, and ongoing ministry.
The missions committee is asking for your help as we plan and implement monthly Birthday Bash for the residents of Churches United for the Homeless. For more information call Pat Sparrow @ (218)483-4905 or the church office @ (218)483-3396.