Salvation Army Stockings - Return by December 6th!

Thanks to everyone who is filling a Salvation Army Stocking this season! These stockings benefit local area children who are in need.

Please remember, do not wrap the items (they will just have to be unwrapped before they can be given to the children). And don't forget to label your stocking (or bag!) so we know for whom it is intended (boy, age 6-8 years; girl, age 10-12 years, etc.). Also, please remember that stockings must be returned to the church no later than Sunday, December 6th (they are taken to the Salvation Army shortly after that date).

Thanks to your generosity, these stockings make a huge difference in the lives of many, many children! For additional information, please contact Nola Meyers at noreme@verizon.net.

Community Assistance Fund - October Activity

In the month of October, St. James' was able to help ten families with fuel, electricity, rent and medical bills in the amount of $1,930. One woman in particular had special needs. She was living in her car, in need of heart surgery, only it couldn't be done until her medical bills were paid and she had a permanent place in which to recover. We were able to pay her medical bills and working with the Community Action Agency, we have found an apartment for her making it possible for her to have her life-changing surgery. The generosity of our Parishioners makes this kind of heartwarming outcome possible.

Making Advent Wreaths, November 29th

November 29th is the first Sunday of Advent. After the 9AM service adults and children are invited to gather in the parish hall for a joint coffee hour and Advent Wreath making. We invite multi-generational families to gather as we make our very own Advent Wreaths to use at home, counting down the Sundays until Christmas. We will provide the wreath making materials and candles but enthusiastically welcome donations of greenery (holly, fir, spruce, pine, etc.). A suggested donation of $5 will go to help offset the cost of candles. For additional information please contact Devon Snodgrass at devon.e.snodgrass@gmail.com.

Salvation Army Stockings

Salvation Army Stockings are NOW available. Please take one (or two) to fill to help our local children in need this Christmas. The stockings make a huge impact in their lives. A Christmas box has been placed in the foyer (between the Offices and the Education Building). Please place your stocking in the box. If you have over flow (or can't locate a stocking) please place in a grocery bag and place in the box. Thank you again for supporting the Salvation Army of Annapolis. For more information, please contact Nola Meyers at noreme@verizon.net