White Gift Sunday - December 11

The season of Advent is a time of anticipation, waiting and preparing for the coming of baby Jesus. Christmas is a time for giving. 

We give by sharing “white” gifts with others.  A white gift is a humble way to reflect on the love and devotion of the giver and not the value of the gift. Instead of focusing on receiving gifts, the focus is bringing gifts to Jesus that can be shared with people who do not have much. All the gifts come wrapped in plain white paper so that no one will know the monetary value of the gift. No one should feel ashamed of their gift, and everyone shares in the joy of giving to others.

This year our white gifts at Robert McClure United Church will support our Food Pantry. Gift suggestions are gloves, mitts, ladies’ socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotions, shampoo, soap or body wash, kids’ toys, and warm outerwear.

Remember to wrap your gifts in white and bring them to the White Gift Worship Service on December 11th.  This service will also be our Christmas Pageant.