12 Baskets Ministry
Jesus miraculously fed 5,000 men one day with only a few loaves and fishes, and twelve baskets of leftovers were even gathered after everyone had eaten. Here at First Church, we believe that we can continue some of that same miraculous generosity by reaching out to a different ministry in our local community, nation, or world each month. Below is our schedule for 2022. Donations of goods (when applicable) can be brought by the church office and placed in the blue bins outside the church office anytime the church is open. You may also bring them with you to worship on Sundays and there is a collection point in the narthex of the sanctuary as well.
2022 Schedule
January
February
Stayed tuned for more details about our February 12 Baskets collection.
March
Stayed tuned for more details about our March 12 Baskets collection.
April
Stayed tuned for more details about our April 12 Baskets collection.
May
- Gift Cards – Wal-Mart and/or Dollar General
- Baby formula
- Baby Orajel
- Baby lotion
- Infant, child, and adult cold medicine
- Diapers (size 4 & 5)
- Pull-Ups all sizes
- Baby Wipes
- OTC Tylenol, ibuprofen, and allergy medicine
- Ethnic hair care products
- Liquid hand soap (anti-bacterial)
- Boxed facial tissues
- Disinfectant Wipes
- Laundry Detergent
- Dish detergent
- Pine Sol
- Lysol & Febreze spray
- Mops & brooms
- Paper towels
- Miscellaneous cleaning supplies
- Quart freezer bags
- Trash bags (13 & 30 gallon sizes)
- Batteries (all sizes)
- Twin & Queen Size Air Mattress with internal pumps and sheets
- win size bedding (sheet sets, blankets, & pillow cases)
- Non-perishable snack items
June
TBD
July
August
September
For our September 12 Baskets Ministry, we will be collecting items to benefit Project AGAPE. We have been ardent supporters of this outreach program for many years. This is a joint venture between the NC Conference and the Western NC Conference of The United Methodist Church that works in mission and ministry with the people of Armenia.
Donations for Project AGAPE will be accepted during the last two weeks of September. These can be dropped off at the church office anytime between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
The following items will be accepted: New and used children’s clothes, new shoes (all ages), household and hygiene items. Items that cannot be accepted include toothpaste, food, electrical items or anything that has batteries. Please email Wanda Watts at wattswe@windstream.net for more information.
Christmas shoe box donations for Project AGAPE will be accepted Sept. 27-Oct. 1. These can be dropped by the church office anytime between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Packing lists are available in the church office, and boxes can be found at the entrance of Langford Hall. For more information, email Wanda Watts at wattswe@windstream.net.
October
TBD
November
December