Get Involved into something that celebrates Christ this Advent, not something that replicates your or my birthdays. Things to do this Advent to subvert Christmas:
- 61st Avenue UMC & the Last Minute Toy Store: little ole’ 61st Ave UMC is putting together its annual “Last Minute” toy store to help families in hardship provide some toys, food, and sometimes a Christmas tree for over 3,500 children. Toy Store starts at Noon on Friday and goes thru Monday. I am hoping to get a showing of people to help on Friday. Its a long day, so if you can drive yourself that is great (then you can leave as you need to). If you want a ride, we would leave the church around 11am (but let me know by early Thursday you are thinking of that option). Volunteer orientation starts at 11:30. The Toy Store will stay open till around 6:30pm when the last shoppers go thru.
- Send a message of Hope to our growing church in Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa. There is a lot of need, and when there is need a little hope goes a long way. Send some encouragement.
- Check out Advent Conspiracy, get yourself aware of the conditions people live in outside your world. Spend Less, Give More, Love All!
- Maybe you are just a Cool Person who Cares
- Volunteer at the Community Care’s Fellowship or Nashville Rescue Mission
- Become aware of local and global issues.. maybe the world AIDS or water problem
- Will add some Stuff As I generate more ideas.
