She cited the following dates. Now through Dec. 18, the ministry is collecting food. Through Dec. 22, it is collecting toys. Applications for both are being taken through Dec. 22. And Nov. 24-Dec. 5, small groups of volunteers are needed to sort school food. Used toys will be distributed at Christian Ministry, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m., and there is no sign-up needed. Christmas food and toys will be distributed Dec. 23.

Want to donate food or toys? Come by the ministry’s downtown Lincolnton offices at 207 S. Poplar St., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

For Christmas angels, contact Angie Pooley by telephone or e-mail respectively at (704) 732-0383 or christianministry1977@gmail.com.

Williams informed that Christmas angel trees are now popping up all over town.

“They are in your churches, stores and the banks,” she said. “If you want to have an angel tree, just call us, and we will get you as many angels as you want! Maybe you don’t want to do an angel tree but want to collect toys. Have a toy drive or have a toy party! After enough toys have come in, the bagging starts. Volunteers will start gathering toys for each child and get them ready to be given out.”

And to volunteer if you can help out the ministry in these or other ways, contact Woody Saunders at (704) 488-8824 or christianministry.volunteers@gmail.com.

This year’s monetary goal for the ministry’s Christmas efforts is $50,000. Williams added that last year, the group raised more than $104,000.

“These funds will help meet the needs at Christmas and the coming year,” she explained.

To make financial contributions, click on the “donate” button on the Website at www.christianministryoflincolncounty.org. You may also come by the aforementioned ministry offices. Or you may mail your checks to:

Christian Ministry of Lincoln County
P.O. Box 423
Lincolnton, N.C. 28093.

Christian Ministry of Lincoln County is located at 207 S. Poplar St. in downtown Lincolnton. Call (704) 732-2691 or (704) 732-0383 for more information on these and other upcoming efforts, as well as volunteer opportunities for individuals and church and business groups.

Have Us E-mail You The Latest News
Click Here

LincolnHerald.net

Your #1 Local Source for News, Sports, Opinion, Obituaries, Religion, Classifieds, Events, Photos, Community, Coupons, and more!

Serving Lincoln, Catawba, Gaston and Cleveland counties including the areas of Lincolnton, Denver, Maiden, Stanley, Alexis, Vale, Crouse, Iron Station, High Shoals and Cherryville.

Not a newspaper, not a magazine, we’re online – on your computer at home or work, on your smartphone… with news and more 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year including holidays.

To Make Sure You Always
Get The Latest Updates,
If You Haven’t Already:

Like Our Facebook Page and
Click On SEE FIRST at
LincolnHerald.net

Also Follow Us On Twitter 
@LincolnHerald20