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 Adopt-A-Family
in the Sacramento, Ca Area
 For Thanksgiving
Or Christmas...
Thank-you for helping us complete another
successful Adopt a Family Program for 2007.
We need no further gifts or volunteers
until
November, 2008.
The deadline to sign up a new family for adoption
was Monday, December 10th.
Click one of the two buttons
below to Volunteer in various ways for Adopt-A-Family (AAF) or to Adopt a
family for Christmas:
Volunteers Needed for:
-Organize & communicate with family
adopters
-Enter information into our database
for tracking
-Support the tables for signups during
church services
-Maintain web page and/or information
from it
Adopt-a-Family Ministries
is part of a year-round
ministry to those in need through partnerships with trusted churches
and organizations. Its ministry was begun to accomplish two purposes,
first to help families in need, showing them love of Christ through
serving and through the relationships we develop with the families, and
secondly to provide opportunities for followers of Jesus who desire to
live their faith out through practical and meaningful service to people.
The unique opportunities and blessings
that A-A-F offers are:
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Personally deliver needed resources
and meet the families served; however, if you are unable to deliver,
we will make sure the delivery is taken care of.
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Adopt families that we have an
on-going relationship with in the community, beyond the holidays and
assist in their spiritual development and needs.
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Teaching children, family and
friends how to care for others by serving with them.
We encourage the adoption of the same
family for both Thanksgiving and Christmas in order to build
relationships and consistency. If the family is a single mother, you
may also adopt her for Mother’s Day with a nice basket to encourage her.
As you read how this ministry is coordinated, we have provided a
glossary of terms for you below.
"Serve Partnerships Unlimited" -
A
partnership of churches and ministries that bridges ethnic,
denominational and socio-economic boundaries to bring meaningful service
and evangelism to children and families in the community.
"AAF Administration"
- Volunteers
that will be assist in data entry, helping at tables during church
services, general assistance, etc.
“Family Coordinator”
– The person responsible
for the needs, questions and follow up to a group of “Family Adopters”.
“Family Adopter”
– The
family, group or individual that is adopting a family in need.
"Community Contact Person"
- Apartment manager or designated person
who helps
coordinate with the community
(families being "adopted") This could also be a person at the church.
"Family of Adoption"-
Families that are being sponsored/adopted for Thanksgiving and/or
Christmas
Important Dates to remember:
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October 27th , 7:30 am Bayside: First meeting for AAF Volunteers
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November 3rd – December 16th
weekend sign up table coverage at Bayside
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November 18th, cutoff for Family Adopters sign up
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November 17th – 20th
delivery to Families of Adoption
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December 16th, cutoff for Family Adopters sign up
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December 15th – 23rd, delivery to Families of Adoption
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Adopt-a-Family for Thanksgiving
Providing a
basket with the fixin’s for a Thanksgiving dinner. We supply a
suggested list  with
tips to maximize the fun and impact. For information, click on
above link. |
Adopt-a-Family for Christmas
Providing
gifts and support for a family in need (food is encouraged, but
optional). For more information click on the above link. |
Still Have Questions?
Contact Tony Daugherty, email:
spu07@yahoo.com , phone 916-296-2367
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