MISSIONS

Christmas in July?
Yes. Olivia McDougald, Missions Committee member, is encouraging us to begin collecting small items for the Christmas Shoebox project now. You may choose to fill a shoebox with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for either a boy or a girl. Plastic shoeboxes will be provided. Further details will be in the August newsletter, but get a jump start on looking for those cute items now.
Halifax Urban Ministries
In addition to, or in place of staple food items, HUM donations may include hygiene necessities such as toothpaste, deodorant and shampoo. Your gifts for struggling families are most appreciated.
Countryside Lakes Assisted Living
New Hope now has three members who are residents of this local ALF. Come celebrate birthdays of those with July dates while renewing contacts with Bill & Janelle Steen and Ellen Kelo. The next celebration will be Wednesday, July 21. Meet the New Hope group in the lobby at noon.