When the need grew, our congregation responded!
This year, Christ Methodist Church committed to providing 135 Red Tubs filled with Christmas gifts for children in foster care, an increase from 100 tubs last year. On Red Tub Day, our congregation stepped forward to claim every single tub in just one Sunday.
Behind that number is a beautiful picture of our church family serving together. Families with young children, Sunday School classes, small groups, and friends embraced the opportunity to make Christmas brighter for children in our community. With the help of dedicated staff and volunteers, all 135 tubs were distributed, demonstrating the generosity and compassion of our congregation.
But the impact extends beyond Christmas gifts. For parents, Red Tub Day provides a meaningful opportunity to introduce their children to the needs of others and demonstrate what it means to serve with Christlike love. For groups and classes, it's an opportunity to strengthen relationships through a shared commitment to serving others.
At Christ Methodist Church, we are called to be Compassionate Neighbors, responding to the needs of others with generosity and love. Red Tub Day offers a tangible expression of that calling, reminding children in foster care that they are seen, valued, and loved.
And the opportunity to serve isn't over! With additional tubs being made available, we look forward to seeing how God continues to work through our congregation's generosity.
We're grateful for every individual, family, and group that has already stepped forward to make a difference this Christmas.
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Pray for the children in foster care who will receive Red Tubs this Christmas, that each child would experience the love, joy, and hope of Christ. Pray also for foster and adoptive families, the individuals who care for these children, and the ministries working to support them throughout the year.
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Your generosity helps Christ Methodist Church extend compassionate care beyond our campus. Through partnerships with organizations like Memphis Family Connection Center, we can support children in foster care and the families who love and care for them, both at Christmas and throughout the year.
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Red Tub Day is a meaningful opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to serve together. Whether filling a tub with Christmas gifts or supporting the ongoing needs of children and families in foster care, your participation can make a tangible difference.