MISSIONS SPECIFIC TO THE HOLIDAYS
Alternative Gift Fair / Christmas Missions Mall
Instead of, or in addition to, traditional Christmas gifts, relief and development gifts are sent by designated agencies in the community, nation, and around the world.
Volunteers are needed to help explain the AGF and collect money on Sunday after each service, and during the week in the chuch's market. The fair runs for 3-4 weeks prior to Christmas. Contact: Kari Hurlbut (704-655-0629). See also www.altgifts.org.
The annual Christmas Missions Mall is a great opportunity to enjoy shopping for wonderful gifts while still being faithful to the concerns of a needy world. You will find items for sale that are from local craftsmen as well as crafts from around the world. Beside the unique gifts, you will also find opportunities to "sponsor" gifts or give gifts in memory of others. These gifts are the ideal Christmas gift for those people on our list who have everything. The Christmas Missions Mall also give you the opportunity to purchase some DUMC collectibles. These gifts are special because purchasing these gifts is simultaneously giving a gift to the church and supporting its different areas of ministry and mission. The Missions Mall is open on Sundays in December. Volunteers are needed to run tables and help with the cash register. Contact: Rev. Jeff Hassel (704-892-8277).
Angel Tree
Purchase, wrap, and give Christmas presents to low-income individuals that would otherwise have no gifts. Contact: Cathy and William Sechrist (704-975-2895).
Operation Christmas Child
Shoe boxes filled with gifts are sent to children in crisis areas of the world. DUMC collects over 300 shoeboxes each year! Contact: DeeAnn Maddox (704-892-7483).
Prison Angels
Purchase, wrap, and give Christmas gifts to families of inmates who would otherwise go without. Contact: Kristin Meyer (704-895-0814).