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.

 

Because of your overwhelming generosity, All of the needs below have been fully cared for. if you are still wanting to give, please give directly to the care fund.

 

family Sponsorships

We are once again providing aid for children and parents this Christmas through partnerships with organizations like The Single Parent Association and Angel Tree Christmas (families of prisoners through the delivery of a Christmas gift on behalf of the incarcerated parent).

Additionally, we will be supporting numerous families who are part of our Bethesda community that are looking for some extra care during this season. Your generosity helps to provide these families with what they are in need of this Christmas.

Are you interested in sponsoring a family? Contact Pastor Justin.

Christmas Supperbowl

On December 21st we will be preparing to serve a Christmas Dinner through the Supper Bowl Ministry in downtown St. John’s. If you would like to contribute financially, donate food items or are able to serve, please contact Pastor Justin for details.

There are 3 ways to get involved:

Give Financially to Cornerstone’s “Community Support Fund”

  • Online giving via Credit Card to the category, “FOR St. John’s Christmas Projects” (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.

Volunteer to serve at the event.

MILITARY family Sponsorships

We will be providing gifts and other aid to military families in the city who are in need of extra support!

If you are interested in making a donation to this initiative, please note the following information.

Give Financially to Cornerstone’s “Military Family Sponsorship".”

  • Online giving via Credit Card to the category, “FOR St. John’s Christmas Projects” (bethesda.ca/give)

  • E-Transfer to give@bethesda.ca (please indicate ‘Military Family Sponsorship’ in the memo/note)

  • Cheque, cash, debit accepted at the church (please indicate ‘Military Family Sponsorship’ on contribution envelope)

Christmas Hampers

The need for Christmas hampers continues to increase throughout our community.

We are pleased to partner with community centres and local food banks to support those in need.

The places we are partnering with this year include:

  • Memorial University Campus Food Bank

  • North East Avalon Food Bank

  • McSheffrey Resource Centre

  • Divine Mercy Food Bank

If you would like to donate to this project, you can give through one of these options:

  1. Give Online via Credit Card to the category, “FOR St. John’s Christmas Projects” (bethesda.ca/give)

  2. Send E-Transfer to give@bethesda.ca (please indicate ‘Christmas Hampers’ in the memo/note)

  3. Cheque, Cash, or Debit accepted at the church (please indicate ‘Christmas Hampers’ on contribute envelope)

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 $40 per child.

If you would like to donate to this project, you can give through one of these options:

  1. Give Online via Credit Card to the category, “FOR St. John’s Christmas Projects” (bethesda.ca/give)

  2. Send E-Transfer to give@bethesda.ca (please indicate ‘Angel Tree’ in the memo/note)

  3. Cheque, Cash, or Debit accepted at the church (please indicate ‘Angel Tree’ on contribute envelope)

THE SINGLE PARENT ASSOCIATION OF NL

Your support of the Christmas Magic Program will help give children of single parent families an unforgettable Christmas experience.

The funds of your donation will contribute to providing gifts for children as well as ensuring support for families to have the necessities they need for Christmas dinner.

If you would like to donate to this project, you can give through one of these options:

  1. Give Online via Credit Card to the category, “FOR St. John’s Christmas Projects” (bethesda.ca/give)

  2. Send E-Transfer to give@bethesda.ca (please indicate ‘SPANL’ in the memo/note)

  3. Cheque, Cash, or Debit accepted at the church (please indicate ‘SPANL’ on contribute envelope)

  4. Take a tag from our For St. John’s Christmas Tree in the foyer, purchase the item indicated on the tag and return the item AND the tag to our Church Office before Monday, December 9th.

Stockings

We are happy to help provide Christmas Stockings to the Newfoundland & Labrador Correctional Centre for Women.

The cost per stocking is $30.

If you would like to donate to this project, you can give through one of these options:

  1. Give Online via Credit Card to the category, “FOR St. John’s Christmas Projects” (bethesda.ca/give)

  2. Send E-Transfer to give@bethesda.ca (please indicate ‘Stockings’ in the memo/note)

  3. Cheque, Cash, or Debit accepted at the church (please indicate ‘Stockings’ on contribute envelope)

Shoeboxes

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes are available in the church foyer for pick up.

Please return your shoebox gifts on Sunday, November 10th. Or to the church office during the week of November 12-15.

 
 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON!

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.

CONTACT US

Would you like more information about these Christmas Initiatives? Please contact our Assistant & Worship Pastor, Pastor Justin.