Christmas Party for Reconciliation Ministries, Inc.
(Serving Families of Incarcerated)

Tuesday, December 15
6:00pm - 8:00pm
West End UMC Gymnasium

You can help the dreams of a child come true this Christmas by participating with our annual party for children who have an incarcerated family member. This party will be a fun time with refreshments, crafts, games, singing and a visit from Santa Claus.

You can make this party a success by being Santa’s helper in one or more of the following ways:

Buying gifts for the children

We provide you with the child’s name, wish list, sizes and gift tags for each gift. Each child receives one gift of clothing and one toy. Please observe a $50.00 total spending limit and wrap no more than two packages so that children’s feelings are respected. In the past there have been clothes that did not fit the children. When you purchase the clothing (from Wal-Mart, K-Mart or Target as these stores are more accessible to the families), please place the receipt in a sealed envelope marked “receipt” and wrap it in the package. The gifts need to be wrapped, labeled and delivered to Room 310 (Lois Anderson’s office) by WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9. If you are unable to shop, a donation of $50.00 will sponsor a child and we will shop for you. We will also accept monetary donations to cover expenses of the party.

Refreshments

A light meal is provided. Below is a suggestion list of food items, but please feel free to be creative: (Individually wrapped items easily go home with our guests as leftovers!)

• Fruit Rollups
• Cheese sticks
• Sandwiches
• Pretzels/Chips
• Carrot sticks
• Cheese trays
• Crackers
• Vegetable trays
• Raisins
• Apples
• Quartered oranges
• Peanuts
• Drinks

Please deliver perishable food to the receptionist's desk on the first floor of the Church by noon, December 15th

Nonperishable foods can be brought to Lois Anderson on or before December 15.

Santa's Helpers

The night of the party Santa's Helpers can help in the following ways:

• Greet guests
• Serve refreshments
• Distribute gifts
• Set up/Clean up With games and activities
• Decorate cookies
• Lead a craft activity

Contact Susan Barnes at 292-6943 to volunteer or for more information.