What if we turned Christmas upside down this year? What if we thought "outside the box" of how the world around us celebrates Christmas, and instead of overspending, over stuffing and over scheduling, we actually gave of ourselves relationally and intentionally? What if we worshipped fully, spent less, gave more, and loved all? This is the idea behind Advent Conspiracy.
Once again New Hope Church has joined the conspiracy! This year we are hosting a much-needed food drive for our local Salvation Army Food Bank, whose shelves are far too bare at the moment. In addition to donating funds and food, we are giving a little elbow grease in the month of December to fill and distribute very special Christmas parcels for the hungry in Whangarei.
If you live locally and would like to join us, please see the list below and drop your items off at our church worship centre before Dec. 16th. We are located at 7 Nixon St, Kensington, Whangarei, 0112.
Chicken Gravy
Biscuits and Mince Pies
Christmas puddings
Custard/cream
Jelly
Tinned Fruit
Reduced cream
Packets of soup for dips
Blocks of chocolate
Lollies/Treats
Chips
Coffee/Milo/Choc Drink
Nuts/pretzels
For more information about The Advent Conspiracy as a worldwide project, visit http://www.adventconspiracy.org/
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