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Adopt-a-Family for Thanksgiving-Sponsors
Specific Instructions and Frequently asked Questions |
Adopt-a-Family Ministries was begun to
accomplish two purposes:
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To help families in need, showing
them love of Christ through serving and through the
relationships we develop with the families.
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To provide opportunities for
Followers of Jesus who desire to live their faith out through
practical and meaningful service to people throughout the year.
We encourage you to pick a size family
that you could also do Christmas gifts for. If you sign up for
BOTH Thanksgiving and Christmas, simply contact the family for their
Christmas “wish list” when it is convenient for you. Remember that you
are not obligated to get everything on their list.
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What is Adopt-a-Family for
Thanksgiving and how does it work?
AAF for Thanksgiving providing
a basket with all the fixin’s for a Thanksgiving Meal for a
family of need. The general cost is about $40 per family,
please reference the suggested list of food items to purchase.
You may also put other goodies in if you choose (i.e. Card,
pictures your kids draw, etc. Have fun with it!  ) |
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When do we get our family and can we
pick the size family I want?
This year, it is our goal to give you
all the info for your adopted family when you sign up at the
Adopt-a-Family Table at a weekend service starting Nov. 3rd
and through Nov. 18th. If you sign up
online
http://www.outreachatbayside.com/AdoptAFamily.htm, we will
contact you ASAP to give you your family. Please give
us the best # to reach you.
What if the family we adopted for
Thanksgiving is too large or us to handle for Christmas?
This is a wonderful opportunity to
partner up with your small group, friends, relatives, or your
co-workers to adopt the family, but please consider ahead of time the
needs of a family.
When do we have to deliver?
We leave this totally up to you and the
family you are adopting, but allow for a frozen turkey.
What if we cannot deliver?
We highly recommend that you deliver.
It is a joy to do as a family or group and it does help make our job
manageable. However, if you are leaving town, etc. and cannot deliver,
you may drop off your basket at a weekend service on Nov. 17th
or 18th. Please put
an envelope in the basket with a gift certificate for the turkey and
perishable items so that the family can pick up these items when they
choose
Do you want feedback on how it goes?
Yes, Please do…This is a great
encouragement to our team and helps us be more effective if you
report problems as well. We will use your stories (be brief) to
encourage others (and we will use fictitious names where appropriate to
protect your adopted family’s privacy).
For additional questions or
information, please first contact your Adopt-A-Family Coordinator.
If unavailable e-mail Tony Daugherty
spu07@yahoo.com or call at
916-296-2367.
Adopt a Family for Thanksgiving
Basket List
Thank you for caring and taking care of
those families in need. Here is a list of items for the basket and
important reminders to make the process easier and more effective below.
SUGGESTED CONTENTS:
(will feed an average family of 4-6)
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1 TURKEY- 10 to 15 lbs
1 5 LB BAG POTATOES
2 CANS - CRANBERRY
SAUCE
2 CANS - YAMS (large)
2 CANS - GREEN BEANS
2 PACKAGES - ROLLS
2 CANS - CORN (WHOLE
KERNEL)
2 PACKAGES - TURKEY
STUFFING
1 PACKAGE - GRAVY MIX
2 PIES – APPLE and/or
PUMPKIN
1 BOX MARGARINE (4
STICKS)
3 CANS- CHICKEN BROTH
1 CONTAINER - FRUIT
PUNCH OR
OTHER DRINK MIX
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You may use whatever you like or the
basket. Here are some options:
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Laundry baskets - Dollar
Tree Store or Wal-mart
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Turkey Baking Pan
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Large wicker basket
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
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Please inform us by
Friday November 16th if you are not
able to deliver the baskets(s). We will have a drop off date & location
for baskets so we can get them to those who will deliver.
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If you cannot
deliver basket please put
an envelope in the basket with a gift certificate for the turkey and
perishable items so that the family can pick up these items when they
choose.
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Have fun with your
basket! You may put a
card or other items in the basket from your group or family also. A
Bible might be a great addition if they need one and information about
our church.
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Remember to jot us a
quick note to let us know how God worked…Thanks!
May God bless you with the measure
that you bless others!
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