Announcements for December 12, 2021

Dec 14: Music Committee at 1:30

Dec 14: Church Council at 7:00pm

Bible Studies: Conference call Wednesday at 9:30am

Quilting: Wednesdays at 1:00pm

Dec 15:  Confirmation at 4:00

Dec 16: Ministerial Advent Service at St. Olaf at Noon.

Dec 21: 7:00pm Blue Christmas Service at Eastside Church of God.

Christmas Hampers for St. Olaf Families St. Olaf Church and Society Committee are putting together 4 hampers for families at St. Olaf. A list will be printed and posted at the church. We will also be sending out an email to the congregation. Please inform the office of your purchase or call to see what items are still needed. Cash is also an option.   The date of delivery will be December 21. This list is for 1 family.

Christmas Day Meals                    Toiletries

Turkey or large ham                           - Soap

20lbs potatoes                                   - Shampoo

10lbs carrots                                     - Tooth brushes

3 lbs onions                                      - Tooth Paste

2 boxes of stuffing mix                       - Dental Floss

2 loaves of bread                               - Bubble Bath

2 packages bacon/sausage

1 box of pancake mix                            Christmas Eve package        

1 bottle of syrup                                  - 3 boxes of cookies/crackers

1.5 dozen eggs                                    - box or container Hot Chocolate mix

4 litres of juice                                    - 1 box of microwave popcorn                                  

2 cans of peas                                    - 1 box of candy canes

3 packets of gravy                              

4 boxes chocolates/desserts/cake mixes etc.

1 box/bag of seasonal fruit (oranges/apples etc)

Dec 24: Community Christmas Dinner   Enjoy a free holiday meal delivered to your home. Pre book by Dec 15 by calling 306-778-2787. Delivery is Dec 24 from 2-5pm.  Presented by City of Swift Current and SwiftLink. 

Adopt-a Family for the Salvation Army. They are asking for cash donations because of the large volumes of hampers coming in. The Sunday School will once again buy the Children's gifts. Special treats may be donated ex. Chocolates etc. The last date to donate is Dec 14

CLWR invites you to pray for the people of British Columbia, and to consider making a gift to support recovery efforts. As we move to quickly identify partners well-positioned to respond effectively, your gift will provide emergency support and hope for recovery.

CLWR is accepting donations now on its website at clwr.org/BCfloods Donations can also be made by phoning our office at 1.800.661.2597 (Monday to Thursday, 9:00 – 16:00 CDT) or by mailing a cheque to 600-177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5.

CLWR “Gifts from the Heart” catalogues are here. Take one or go online at www.clwr.org/GFTH to learn more. Your gift to a loved one will provide meaningful, tangible items for people around the world facing hunger, poverty, and the threat of COVID-19. No matter which gift you choose, the gifts you give will change lives and touch your loved ones!

The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign 2021 Request for Volunteers We operate the kettles Monday to Saturday from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. • The daily shifts are 12-2, 2-4, 4-6 and 6-8pm. • Our locations are The Christmas Room in the SC Mall, The Wheatland Mall, Pharmasave, Urban Cellars and Wal-Mart. • Proof of full Vaccination is required for Volunteering with the Salvation Army. Call 1-306-778-0515 Ext 2229 and leave a message.