Annual Giving Tree
Shares Blessings with Those in Need in Our Community
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f you haven’t chosen a a part of the Community card from the Giving Outreach Ministry at Tree yet, there still is Christ the King, and Holy time to share the love Trinity Church of Harlan of Christ with others is our sister church.” in our community as The charities all we celebrate the joyous together receive a total season of Christmas. of about 1,300 gifts. The Christmas Giving And each sends thanks Tree began on Nov. 20 and gratitude for the and will continue through generosity of Christ the Dec. 12. Parishioners not King parishioners. only can provide gifts, “This is an opportunity gift cards, and monetary for our parishioners donations but the gift of to help those in need time is valued, as well. and is a great volunteer “The Christmas Giving opportunity for families,” Tree is an Outreach Tracie says. “There are Ministry at Christ the King several ways parishioners that distributes donations can take part. We need to local charities during help to make labels, cut the Christmas season,” and hang the cards in the says Tracie Woodard, church, gather the gifts The Christ the King Giving Tree Giving Tree team leader. delivered by parishioners “As parishioners at Christ the King, we are called to and put them in storage, and to sort, inventory, serve our community. The Christmas Giving Tree, and box the gifts for delivery.” along with our other programs in the Outreach Although the ministry is titled “the Christmas Ministry, provide an organized way for everyone to Giving Tree,” it is a perfect opportunity to enter be involved and give back year-round.” into the season of Advent. Several local charities receive the gifts from “The Advent season is a time of reflection and our Giving Tree, including Birthright, Catholic preparation,” Tracie says. “It gives us the chance Charities, Christians in Community Service, Holy to put others first. The Christmas Giving Tree Trinity Church of Harlan, St. Vincent de Paul, and provides that opportunity to our parishioners. the Hope Center. The donations given now are used throughout the “The Christmas Giving Tree partners with year by our charities, and really have a lasting these charities every year,” Tracie says. “They are impact.”
For more information on donating or volunteering to help with the Giving Tree, contact Tracie Woodard at 859-608-8005 or woodard01@aol.com. 7
