![]() By making a secure online gift to the Christmas Fund, you can help us give to those in need who have served the church
| CHRISTMAS FUND Our joy at Christmas is a response to God's promise of new life through the birth of Jesus. It is a joy we are called to share widely, through our witness and gifts, both to loved ones and to distant neighbors.
These eloquent words are from a pastor who is the recipient of the caring and concern of those who contribute to the Christmas Fund Offering. You have the opportunity to be a part of this ministry that cares for the active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ through your participation in this year's Christmas Fund Offering. Your gift to the Christmas Fund will not only assist pastors like the one above, but also provide for the Supplementation of Small Annuities, Supplementation of Health Premiums and provide Christmas “Thank You” Gift Checks next December to low-income retirees. Your gifts are needed more than ever to help the growing number of retirees whose low income annuities make it difficult to meet increasing living costs. This is your opportunity to participate in God's promise of renewal by enabling this ministry of compassion and care. To facilitate your giving, you may use the Pay Pal system utilizing the link in the left hand column. However you choose to provide your gift, please know that it is truly appreciated and that it will brighten the life of one of God’s servants who is facing a moment of personal need.
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Twelve Days of Bringing Gifts - Results of PayPal Gifts This represents only on-line gifts | ||||||
| Day | Number of Gifts | Total Value for Day | ||||
| One- 12/12 | 9 | $585.00 | ||||
| Two- 12/13 | 6 | $675.00 | ||||
| Three- 12/14 | 4 | $400.00 | ||||
| Four- 12/15 | 7 | $594.00 | ||||
| Five- 12/16 | Sunday | -0- | ||||
| Six- 12/17 | 4 | $120.00 | ||||
| Seven- 12/18 | 6 | $2698.00 | ||||
| Eight- 12/19 | 5 | $1125.00 | ||||
| Nine- 12/20 | 2 | $300.00 | ||||
| Ten- 12/21 | ? | ? | ||||
| Eleven- 12/22 | 2 | $75.00 | ||||
| Twelve- 12/23 | 5 | $320.00 | ||||