Sunday, 15 December 2024
Take up the challenge this Christmas!
Would you take up the challenge to spread holiday joy for the children in De Nieuwe Stad this Christmas?
How to participate:
1. Collect box(es) from the lobby at church on Sundays, 1st and 8th December.
2. Fill the box with toys, stationary, and toiletries – look below for filler ideas. Mark the box with the gender and age of the intended recipient.
3. Return the box(es) on Sunday, 15th December before/after the services (09:00 – 12:30)
A few guidelines:
- The gifts should be new or in as-good-as-new condition.
- Don’t include any perishable food stuff and make sure that messy items are well sealed.
- Wrap the boxes in a way that they can be opened as they need to be checked before distribution.
- Please label the shoebox with the age & gender of the intended recipient.
Age/gender categories:
- Girl 0-1 year old
- Boy 0-1 year old
- Girl 2-5 year old
- Boy 2-5 year old
- Girl 6-11 year old
- Boy 6-11 year old
- Teenagers 12-16 year old We also have a group of teenagers that you could make/write a Christmas card for and include a €10 voucher from Action.
Gift ideas:
Babies: Sudocreme, shampoo, baby wash, clothing, soft toys, socks, hats, soft face cloth.
Boy & girl toys: PlayDoh, puzzles, music instruments, blocks, lego, soft toys, colouring books, books, skipping rope, ball, yoyo, domino’s.
Boy toys: car, super hero figure, walkie talkie, toy watch.
Girl toys: princess toys/dresses, unicorn toys, hair accessories.
Teenagers: €10 voucher from Action/Hema, clothing like hats and gloves.
Practical items: backpack, small articles of clothing: beanie, gloves, scarf, socks.
Personal care: bar of soap, toothpaste, tooth brush, hair accessories, toiletry bag.
School items: notebook, pen, colouring pencils, ruler, pencil case, sharpener, glue.
You are also welcome to add in a Christmas card with a message and/or scripture for the child.
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