Kids (and Parents!), mark your calendars for the first Friday evening of each month, beginning on January 4, for FaithWeaver Friends. First through 5th graders will gather together from 6:00 – 7:30 PM in Galilee Hall to learn more about Jesus better and have fun together.

This year, instead of distributing Thanksgiving Baskets ourselves, we are participating with HOPE in their Thanksgiving food collection and distribution. Items needed include dressing/stuffing mix, instant mashed potatoes, gravy, mushroom soup, onion toppers, canned vegetables, boxed mac & cheese, marshmallows, pecans, cranberry sauce, apple sauce, canned pumpkin, and mixes for breads and desserts. Monetary donations can be included in your offering, marked “HOPE.” Bring in your donations and place them in the big blue box. Distribution begins Saturday, November 17, at 11:00 AM at Church of the Ascension in Lexington Park.

The Charlotte Hall Home provides skilled nursing and assisted living services for approximately 300 veterans. Their Veterans Assistance Fund has issued a Christmas wish list. If you feel moved to aid these veterans during this giving time, please bring your donations to church by December 16. All items MUST be new and unused. If you have questions or wish to help in any way with this effort, please contact Terri Van Asdlen at 240-577-4163. Items on the wish list include basics such as electric razors, men’s and women’s sweatpants (all sizes), body wash and deodorant (sensitive skin), diabetic socks, men’s Velcro tennis shoes, small handbags/wallets/ coin pouches, lipstick, watches, microwave safe travel mugs, military ball caps.