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During this Fall season, Colonial Beach UMC has been serving Joyfully, reaching
out to our local community and beyond through events and activities.
The UMM Trunk or Treat event included a light snack of grilled hot dogs and
chips (100 served), forty books were given away to children young and not so
young. This event saw over 150 adults and children. The UWF Holiday Bazaar
netted proceeds to support charities within the local community, our county, and
beyond. The UMM’s delicious pancake breakfast served sixty, with a Love
offering of $240 going to a community organization that meets the needs of local
families by providing Christmas gifts. Finally, the Pumpkin Tree (filled with
pumpkin ornaments), provided for the needs of women and children staying at The
Haven Women’s Shelter during periods of transition with over 100 items donated.
During the month of October and November, we continue to share our gifts
through the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox effort, with a
goal of 250 boxes (reached!). Our Food Pantry, like so many, has seen an increase
in families and individuals experiencing food insecurity. We are Loving boldly by
opening the pantry on Thanksgiving Day; so that the holiday meal of others will be
complete and satisfying.
Along with our monthly ‘Family Movie Night,’ ‘Quarter Gym Exercise’ group,
and ‘Art Walk Social,’ CB UMC hears the call to serve, responding as the hands
and feet of Jesus Christ, Loving Boldly, serving Joyfully, and leading
Courageously.
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