Social Ministry

Alternative Giving
Yikes! It is that time of year again, and the Holidays will be upon us faster than we realize. Before you get all frazzled thinking about that special person on your shopping list who needs and wants nothing, let Social Ministry give you some ideas of the perfect gift. Social Ministry will be at the CEB between services starting November 9 until December 7.

$5 – Popcorn Zoo www.ahscares.org
For the animal lover a donation to the Popcorn Zoo in Southern New Jersey will provide a safe sanctuary for abandoned, injured, sick, elderly, and abused animals and birds. Popcorn Zoo rescues and cares for nearly 15,000 animals every year.

$10 – Edna’s Haven Bus Passes www.mhamorris.org
Edna’s Haven in Dover provides not only a safe daytime shelter, but also assists in offering case management services, job search and interview skills. Your donation to Edna’s Haven will also provide bus tickets to help clients get to interviews and ultimately to their work place.

$15 – Blink Now – Kopila Valley Children’s Home and School in Nepal www.blinknow.org
In 2008 Mendam, New Jersey native Maggie Doyne opened the doors to the Kopila Valley Children’s Home and in 2010 she completed the school. The donation made to this charity will help create a safe and nurturing environment in which orphaned and impoverished children will learn and develop skills to become empowered adults and future leaders of the community.

$20 - ELCA Good Gifts/Survival Kits www.elca.org/goodgifts
Imagine having to flee your home at a moment’s notice. A disaster, war, or conflict can force a family from their home with just the clothes on their backs. This donation to ELCA Good Gifts will provide a survival kit to help get families through the crisis. Each kit contains a tarp, tent, water jug, clothes, food, cooking utensils, and hygiene necessities.

Senior Baskets – New and Improved for 2014
Senior Baskets will now look more like a gift bag that you would bring to a friend. Social Ministry would like to bring a little Christmas joy to the seniors who rely on the services of the local food pantries. We need your help to fill the baskets/bags with special treats that most seniors would not get at the pantries. The list includes:

Hot Chocolate/Cocoa
Specialty teas
Snack Packs
Small packaged cookies and treats
Hard candies
Stamps!!!!
Men and women’s hats
Men’s scarves
Men and women’s gloves
Lip balm
Hand cream
Men and women’s slipper socks (with non- slip grippers on soles)

*Please leave all donations at the CEB or the Narthex of the Church. December 7 is the last Sunday for Donations. Thank You!