Christmas Sharing Tree

The Sharing Tree tags are coming next week and will be found on the small Christmas tree across from the office.  Each tag gives the age, sex, needs, and sizes of a needy child who lives in Stevensville, Victor, or Florence.

Take 1 or more tags, put your name and phone number on the bottom receipt, tear off and place in the basket.  Most of the tags are for warm clothes, boots, or gloves for children 11-18.  You do not have to buy all items listed.  Go shopping, asking for gift receipts in case an item needs to be returned.  It is helpful,l but not necessary, to include a box and wrapping paper  Then place your gifts in a plastic trash bag with gift receipts, securing the tag to the outside, and deliver your bag(s) to the church before Dec. 11 where the gifts will be picked up by a Sharing Tree volunteer.  

Beth Perkins, Sharing Tree Coordinator, says about 400 bags will be distributed Dec. 18.  They try to include toiletry items for older children, and toys for the little ones. If you are unable to shop, you can mail a check to Sharing Tree, PO Box 747, Stevensville, MT  59870.  If you wish to volunteer, call Beth Perkins at 406-207-5748. God bless you for sharing your love with those less fortunate.

Submitted by Hazel Smith, Mission Education/Social Action Coordinator for UMW