For St. John’s Christmas
The needs in our neighbourhoods and community are often times intensified during this time of year as we approach the Christmas season. We know that there are organizations in our city who are doing amazing work to support, encourage, and inspire those who are struggling in this season.
It has been our mission to partner with others in order to help our community.
This Christmas we have several specific partnerships that we are committed to supporting. We hope you join us and are blessed by the opportunity to help others.
For more information on a project and how to support that project, contact Pastor Justin.
join us in supporting the following projects:
ANgel Tree
You can bring the hope and love of Christ to children this Christmas and let them know they are cherished. When you support the Angel Tree project, you will help replace a child's difficult reminder of disconnection from their incarcerated parent, with a new memory of comfort and connection. The cost of an Angel Tree Christmas gift is $35 per child.
If you would like to donate to this project, you can give through one of these options:
Give Online via. Credit Card to the category, “Angel Tree” (bethesda.ca/give)
Send E-Transfer to give@bethesda.ca (please indicate ‘Angel Tree’ in the memo / note)
Cheque, Cash, or Debit accepted at the church (please indicate ‘Angel Tree’ on contribute envelope)
family Sponsorships
We are once again providing gifts for children and parents this Christmas through partnerships with The Single Parent Association, in addition to MacDonald Drive Jr High, the Canadian Armed Forces, and Angel Tree Christmas (families of prisoners through the delivery of a Christmas gift on behalf of the incarcerated parent) to provide families with Christmas gifts for children and parents this Christmas.
Are you interested in sponsoring a family? Contact Pastor Justin.
Stockings
We’re providing Christmas Stockings to the Newfoundland & Labrador Correctional Centre for Women.
Shoeboxes
OCC Shoeboxes are available in the church foyer for pick up. Please return shoebox gifts on Sunday, November 12th or to the church office the week of November 14-17.
Christmas Supperbowl
On December 16th we will be preparing to serve a Turkey Dinner through this ministry in our downtown. If you would like to contribute financially, donate food items or are able to serve, please contact Pastor Justin for details.
Three ways to get involved:
Give Financially to Cornerstone’s “Community Support Fund”
Online giving via. Credit Card to the category, “Cornerstone Christmas.” (bethesda.ca/give)
E-Transfer to give@bethesda.ca (please indicate ‘Cornerstone’ in the memo / note)
Cheque, cash, debit accepted at the church (please indicate ‘Cornerstone’ on contribution envelope)
Donate food items for the dinner; or
Volunteer to serve at the event
Christmas Hampers
The need for Christmas hampers this year has increased throughout our community. We’re pleased to partner with community centres and local food. banks to support those in need. Contact Pastor Justin for more information.
Care Fund
This fund enables us to care for immediate needs both within the church and in the community. Particularly this time of year, we are able to help individuals and families in very tangible ways because of your generosity.
Information
Would you like more information about these opportunities and others? Please contact us.