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THE HEIGHTENER "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you." -James 4:10
The Magi Project Families, congregations, schools, and youth groups across the U.S. are preparing to share their compassion and love with needy children by sending them a simple shoebox packed with toys, candy, hygiene supplies, and clothing. Members of the Churches of Christ distribute these boxes to children in poverty stricken countries who may have never received a present. With your help, thousands of children will have a reason to celebrate the holiday season. Like the Magi of old, you'll bring a simple Christmas gift box to one that Jesus called "the least of these." Filling your "magi Box" is an opportunity to help a child who otherwise might have very little in the way of gifts. It is also a way to experience the simple joy of giving. Important Notes for Packing Your Magi Box • Use a medium sized shoe box or plastic container. Wrap the lid and box SEPARATELY with wrapping paper. • Select the age and gender you would like to shop for and tape the appropriate label to the end of the box. • For Infants: please do not include clothing. Cloth diapers are preferred (with pins). • Pack the box with items from the list of “suggested items” in this brochure. ($20 - $30 value) • Important: Turn in $7 per box for shipping to the church office and we will mail one check for all the boxes. • Place a large, thick rubber band around the box and lid and deliver it to your closest collection center. • Please be sure to tape closed any bottles containing liquids such as shampoo, etc. Suggested Gift Items • Toys: stuffed animals, balls, cars, dolls, yo-yo’s, etc. (Please keep age appropriateness and safety in mind.) For older children you may want to include a flashlight with extra batteries. • School Supplies: notebooks, paper, coloring books, calculators, rulers, glue sticks, crayons, pens, pencils, etc. • Books/Bibles: Please be language sensitive. We strongly encourage you to include a Spanish Bible/ New Testament in each box (see info from Gospel Advocate). • Hygiene Items: Soap, shampoo (NO conditioner), toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, washcloth, Band-Aids, lotion. (Please pack in plastic Ziploc bags) • Clothes: small t-shirts, underwear, flip-flops, caps or purses. • Candy: only individually wrapped hard candy. (NO chocolate) Please pack in plastic Ziploc bag. • Personal Notes: Feel free to add a note (in the appropriate language) and/or photo of your group. • Note: DO NOT include the following: toy guns, knives, war-related items, chocolate, perishable food items, medicines, used items, fragile items, mouthwash, nail polish remover. Boxes MUST be brought to the church by Sunday, September 27.
FROM THE MAILBAG Dear Cedar Grove Family, You are always so good to us. Your prayers are always such a comfort. Thank you for prayers and phone calls during my surgery. With love, Bill and Bessie Moore
PIZZA DISCOUNT CARDS The Arlington Christian School Varsity Cheerleaders are selling Domino's Pizza discount cards for $10 each. Please see Hannah Putman if you are interested.
SYMPATHY The sympathy of the congregation is extended to the family of Owen Freeman who passed away on Wednesday, August 4. Owen was the first minister at Cedar Grove and was always highly respected by our church family. The funeral was conducted Saturday at Buford.
GEORGIA AGAPE For over 40 years, Georgia AGAPE has been providing professional childcare services. There is always a need for help, especially in the time of economic recession. You can help AGAPE maintain its level of childcare if you are able to donate now during the "Summer Appeal."
BENEFIT DINNER
Southwest Christian Care will
host its 18th Annual Benefit Dinner and
100th ANNIVERSARY You are invited to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the Moreland Avenue Church of Christ on Saturday, August 21 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. More information is posted on the bulletin board.
OUR SICK Ed Kelly is now home after his back surgery in Tennessee. Josh May had his wisdom teeth removed on Friday. Bessie Moore's eye surgery last week was successful Monday. Bill Baker's father, J. R. Baker of LaVernia, Texas, had quadruple bypass surgery last Wednesday and is recovering well. Grace Denton's brother, Victor Moreland, had heart surgery last Wednesday and he is getting along well. Jana Hamby's grandfather is having serious health issues. He lives in Texas. Continue to remember Susan Carson, Dick Northcutt, J. W. Raines, Richard Smith and Geneva White.
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
RECORD 8/8/2010
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