We are providing items for the kiddos and the moms that are currently being served by Open Arms.  

For the kiddos, we have hung tags on the trees in the church lobby and in the DOCK. There are 5 different color tags, which coordinate with an age group. There are 20 tags per age group, with 10 being for boys and 10 being for girls.  They have asked us to provide these gifts wrapped, with the tag attached so they can be given out at their Christmas Party on December 11th. The toys should be age and gender appropriate, non violent and valued at or around $10.00.

The age ranges are:

Age 0-2

Age 2-4

Age 4-6

Age 6-10

Age 10+ - this is the only age range that isn't gender specific. They have asked for $10.00 Walmart Gift Cards. 

The items/cards you purchased can be brought back wrapped, with the tag, and placed under the tree no later than December 7th. We will make sure the items get to them in time for the party.

For the moms, we are collecting comfort type items that will bring some joy into their life. These items do not have to be wrapped. You may place them in the boxes in the church lobby and in the DOCK no later than December 15th. Here are some items that they've have suggested:

• New Blankets
  
• New Slippers or fuzzy socks
  
• Body Wash and Lotion
• Shampoo and Conditioner
  
• Hair Care Products, Hair ties, Hair clips, brush, comb, etc.
  
• Nail polish, polish remover, cotton balls, nail care kits, nail files, etc.
  
• Gas Cards, Gift Cards to Wal Mart, Meijer, Kroger, Dollar General
  

Please contact Kellie Bibler at kbibler@stmarksfindlay.org or Pastor Dan if you have questions. Thank you for your generosity this holiday season and for helping to Move the Needle in our community.