The end is near

October 29, 2024

THE END? Of what? The world? The election ads on TV? No, I mean the end of me talking about the church directory! After this Sunday (11/3), I’ll put the final touches on our directory (online and paper) and be ready to distribute it. PLEASE, if you want to be included in the directory, and if you want access to the directory, please complete the online form linked below or a paper form in worship on Sunday. You can go HERE and complete the form. We have a paper copy you can complete at church. The last date to sign on to the directory will be November 3.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During October, we are holding a drive to benefit Emerge. A list of items can be found HERE. Our collection continues through this Sunday.

I received this email from AVIVA about their Holiday Gift Drive for foster children. There are several volunteer opportunities!

Hello it is almost holiday time! We appreciate your ongoing support for the Aviva Children’s Service’s Annual Holiday Gift Collection Drive and Gift Distribution Event (https://www.avivatucson.org/toy-drive/)

The Gift Collection Drive will be November 11, 2024 – December 6, 2024. Collection boxes will be available for pickup at the Aviva office (153 S. Plumer Avenue / 85719) or the boxes can be dropped at your location the 1st week of November. Send me an email if you would like drop-off so I can coordinate with you.

FROM RICHARD: We will need to start our annual Christmas drive before our Christmas tree is up in the sanctuary. We will start collecting Sunday, November 10.

The Gift Distribution Event will occur on the following days, here is the schedule for when shoppers will be coming and selecting the gifts:

• 12/9/2024: setup day 8am – 4pm (need 80 volunteers)
• 12/10/2024: 8am-3pm open for shoppers / 3-5pm restocking / 5-8pm open for shoppers (need 40 volunteers)
• 12/11/2024: 8am-5pm open for shoppers (need 40 volunteers)
• 12/12/2023: 8am-3pm open for shoppers / 3-7pm break-down and cleaning the venue (need 40 volunteers)

*If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering to hand out gifts use this link to sign up and volunteer: https://bit.ly/2024HolidayVolunteer