Project Passage Transition House

....is for ladies and children leaving to find new homes or to get away to a safe place until their situation improves. There are 16 beds and 2 cribs available with a handicap space. The bathrooms are shared. There is a play room for the kids, a living room, kitchen is used by the residents to fix their own breakfasts and lunches. Supper is made for the whole group. The attic was fixed up this summer for extra storage space. When people arrive, they choose clothes and other things provided by donations that they weren't able to pick up when they left home.We have collected a few items already from the ladies at the meeting and are leaving it open until the 15th of December to the rest of the church members and any of you out in internet land who would like to send donations of some sort. Here is what we are looking for:

*Desk type things --note pads, writing and coloring things for children also as coloring books and crayons, puzzles
*Christmas gifts -not stuffed toys--filled stockings, cards and stamps
*Combs, brushes, toothpaste and brushes, mirrors
*Towels and face cloths
*Microwavable things --popcorn teas, chocolate
*Bedding
*Clothing items - new underwear, pajamas, socks, winter clothes, this will include for children also.

Jo urges each one to gather a nice supply of things to not only fill the basket, but to help fill the people's hearts with HOPE at this hard time in their lives. We should pray for those that will receive our gifts for God to especially draw close to them in their time of need. Some of the ladies have had to deal with drug issues and so we have placed the books we had from Cherie Peters seminar.

If Mary and Jesus had to flee without Joseph to Smithers instead of Egype, what would we give them for Christmas? Give generously. Thank you.