I am blown away at our participation with OCC this year. We beat our goal of 100 boxes with 116 boxes sent to children in need all over the world. We had 54 physical boxes and 62 online boxes made (32 of these were purchased using Thrivent funds). Thank you to all who helped make this magic possible for children who would otherwise not see a Christmas gift on  Christmas morning.

This year we broke Hope's record by supplying 40 Thanksgiving dinners to families in need. Thank you so much for your support in helping these families enjoy a holiday meal.

This month BLAST is especially in need of pasta, canned fruit, fruit cups, snack items, chili, and Jelly. As always any non-perishable non-expired food items are appreciated and useful. Should you have any questions, Please speak to Nancy Sutter at 321-537-2717. 

Thank you for your continued support of Providence Connects. October and November were paired together. The first Thrivent card purchased a total of 90 pairs of men’s  underwear as there was an extreme clearance for sizes small, 2xl and 3xl.  A total of $280 worth of 15 packs of 6 count boxers for $39 and 107 men’s and women’s deodorants were purchased for a total of $228.23. In addition, there were 3 XL body wash bottles, 3 toothbrush kits, 10 combs and 4 hair scrunchies donated by 4 Hope members. The card was used to purchase 55 lightweight fleece blankets for the homeless population of Melbourne the be distributed via Providence Connects- previously known as Daily Bread. A total of $232.10 was used for the 55 blankets. There were 2 h ours spent making a list, shopping, sorting and dropping off items to the designated drop-off warehouse. In addition, there were 10 packages of 10 count hand warmers, 1 xl box of Band-Aid and 4 deodorants donated by 3 Hope members.

Baker's Blessings will be taking a break for December. Look for a new sign-up in January.

Hope Cares is a program that matches needs with resources all within our Hope family community. Here are just a few of the categories we could use help in providing:

              -Greeting cards to shut-ins and emails

              -Meals to homes – mostly after surgery, births, and so on

              -Transportation – mostly to church, appointments, important errands

              -Contribute food to funeral lunches, as per the family’s request

If you would like to be a resource providing these activities, please fill out a gold half-sheet which is on table in the narthex then check off your choices.  Next, please give the form to Deaconess Lois or drop off in the church office. You will receive an email, or phone call, when a request for these items comes up.

Hope Cares is truly a blessing to our Hope family.  Thank you for your help.

If you would like more information, please contact Deaconess Lois Diebel at 321-536-0430 or deaconess.lois@hope-brevard.org

• Operation Christmas Child
• Gifts from the Heart
• Guardian ad Litem Angel Tree
• Children's Hunger Project
• New Life Mission
• CITA Mission
• The Haven for Children
• Trinity Lutheran School
• Sherwood Elementary School
• Daily Bread, The Sharing Center, Genesis Food Pantry
  
• Family Promise of Brevard
  
• Habitat for Humanity
• LCMS and LWML
• Seven AA Groups