MISSIONS
HUM Officials Reporting Empty Shelves
Troy Ray, executive director of Halifax Urban Ministries, says the organization cannot keep up with growing demands for food and dollars. Shelves are the emptiest they have been in seven years at the New Smyrna site. HUM hopes to help 800 families with traditional holiday programs, including a turkey giveaway, and is depending on supporting churches for donations of food items. Let’s share of our abundance by bringing canned veggies, canned fruits and pie filling or stuffing for those holiday meals. Of course cereals, peanut butter and baby formula are always welcome.

Christmas Shoebox Deadline
Next Sunday, November 14, is the last date to turn in shoeboxes which you have filled with small toys, school supplies and hygiene items for the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas project. So far we have filled about 30 boxes. Just a reminder: You may wrap the box if you wish, but wrap the box and lid separately. Also, please include a check in the amount of $7, made payable to Samaritan’s Purse, to cover shipping charges.

Countryside Lakes ALF
Mark your calendar for the next birthday celebration at the Countryside Lakes ALF. We will meet in the lobby at noon on Wednesday, November 17 to share hugs and greetings to those celebrating November birthdays.