http://www.givingupchristmas.org Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:50:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Everyone from our table obtained $10 each. We all decided to contribute to society individually. With the money that I had, I went to the grocery store and bought non-perishable items and donated them to the Norcross Cooperative Ministry. Overall, I had a great time at the singles event. I love giving ... http://www.givingupchristmas.org/?p=617 My 16-year-old sister, who has just this year overcome osteosarcoma, which was a cancerous tumor in the bone under her knee cap, decided she wanted to do something different for Christmas this year.  In her words, "Last year was such a material year for me.  Because I was sick, so ... http://www.givingupchristmas.org/?p=614 Here the video of Joel Thomas, NPM Director of Singles, on 11Alive News this past Sunday morning. http://www.givingupchristmas.org/?p=603 We collectively donated over $200 AND all the Christmas gifts that were on their list to the Senior family that our Small Group adopted through North Fulton County Charities. They were a delightful couple, very sweet and very appreciative of our gifts. Thanks Northpoint for giving us an opportunity to serve  ... http://www.givingupchristmas.org/?p=573 Let me just tell you what amazing people were sitting at my table! When I told them how I'd like to spend my $5, towards a child in my 5th grade class whose family is struggling, they all graciously gave over their money as well. Isaac is a brilliant young man ... http://www.givingupchristmas.org/?p=501 Thanks to Andrea, Danielle, Sam, Page & Pat at Table 12 who chose to donate our money to the liver transplant fund for young Andrew Daugherty, age 7.  Andrew’s father Jade is a member of one of the men’s community small groups represented at our table.  Join us in praying ... http://www.givingupchristmas.org/?p=82 Table 2 bought Christmas gifts for a  seven-year-old girl. http://www.givingupchristmas.org/?p=56 At my workplace, we adopted a family, and all pitched in to get some gifts for the 7 year old daughter.  Here are pictures of the gifts.  Thanks for giving us money to get more for her. http://www.givingupchristmas.org/?p=434 I will be taking my tables money ($50) to WalMart in E Cobb Sat from 10-1AM to help with Clarks Christmas Kids.   I just missed them last Sat. (15 min.). Thanks for giving us this opportunity to give back. Emmet http://www.givingupchristmas.org/?p=283 For the members at our table (41) we donated the money and then some for a total of $400 to 7 bridges of recovery homeless reach program! People just kept giving! I and several others had the opportunity to hit the south side of town and help be a part ... http://www.givingupchristmas.org/?p=559