Hampshire church collects special offering for local food pantries

Posted December 18, 2023 12:24 pm

Submitted by St. John UCC

St. John’s United Church of Christ-Harmony collected 875 pounds of food along with $340 with a special offering with a “reverse Advent” calendar where everyday a food items was given for the pantries the church supports.

Families were challenged to gather items for 24 days ending on Dec. 10 so items could go to the pantries before Christmas.

The congregation also had a giving tree for Home of the Sparrow in Woodstock and gift cards for families needing help were provided.

On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, worship will be held at 9 a.m. and a candlelight service with caroling at 7 p.m.

St. John's United Church of Christ, Harmony is located at 11821 E. Grant Hwy. in Hampshire, the corner of Route 20 and Harmony Road. For more information call the church office at (815) 923-4263 or visit stjohnsuccharmony.org. Follow www.facebook.com/Stjohnsuccharmony/. Worship services are held at 9 a.m. Sundays.

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