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Angel Trees

Just before Thanksgiving each year, our Christmas Angel Trees appear in the Parish Hall. Among the decorations are small white cards tied with red ribbon. Gift requests written on these cards are for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) children, indigent Legacy Link clients, and patients at nearby Willow Wood Nursing Center. Take a card or two, sign your name on the sheet by the number that corresponds with the number on your card. Then, buy and wrap the gift, tape the card to the gift and return it to the Parish Hall by the date requested. We could use one more volunteer for this ministry. If you can give a couple of mornings, please call Dee Milledge and she will love you forever.

Salvation Army Bell Ringers

Every year around mid-December, St. Gabe's takes a whole Saturday to mind the Salvation Army pot, usually at the Wal-Mart in Oakwood. The day is split into 2 hour shifts and generally couples or teams will each share a shift. This is a great opportunity to promote the Christmas Spirit with shoppers, as well as to promote their generosity towards those less fortunate. Traditionally, the Choir takes the last evening slot where there is sure to be singing to go with the bell ringing! Sign up sheets will be available a few weeks prior to the event. Please feel free to contact Lindsay LeMay with any questions.

Sheltering Tree

On the wall in the Parish Hall is the silhouette of a beautiful tree with detachable green leaves. Written on each leaf is a need for Legacy Link (indigent elderly in North Georgia) clients and the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia. Take a leaf, fill the need described, and return it with the leaf attached, to the table near the tree. It will be delivered to the appropriate person or place. From time to time, there are emergency needs in the community. These will be written on yellow or red leaves on the tree.

South Hall Community Food Pantry

The South Hall Food Pantry was started in 2004 by three churches. Today, there are five churches involved in providing food for those in financial need. A referred family can receive food from the Pantry once a month. The pantry is open three days a week. In an eight month period, the Food Pantry can serve in excess of 1,825 individuals. Visit us at http://www.shcfp.org for more information, We need YOU! Our goals and needs are:

We need to train new folks to have backup support when our regulars are away;
We want to inspire other members as we have been inspired. This ministry is special to those who serve and those we serve;
We want to share the humbleness we feel when those who come to us show such gratitude;
It is a great opportunity to let others know that God loves them and that someone cares.

Ch'Angels

As you leave the nave after Sunday service, you will notice one of the ushers near the door holding a box for collecting change. Each month, the total change collection will be sent to a different charity. A sign on the collection box will tell you which one for that month. If you have a favorite charity, you can suggest having it added to the list by writing a note to that effect and putting it in the box on Lori's door. Many of the charities rotate on/off but a few remain on the list permanently (e.g., Gabby's food and Vet Care).

Sheltering Tree: Legacy Link

The dark green leaves on the Sheltering Tree indicate items that are needed for many clients who are served by The Legacy Link. This is the Area Agency on Aging and Disability Resource Center for our area. Jean Waller works for the agency. Medicaid and Medicare do not pay for the items requested on the Sheltering Tree but these people have great need for them. Liquid nutrition like Ensure or Glucerna are needed, as well as adult diapers. These can cost thousands of dollars each year. The generosity of the membership of St. Gabe's is legendary at the agency. Please take a leaf and assist a person who really needs your help. Contact Jean Waller for more information on these and other Legacy-Link related programs.

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