September 9, 2024

Let me be the first to say, “Merry Christmas!”

Isn’t it funny how fast time seems to pass? It’s almost Christmas already! Yes, really, it is that time again … that time when I really depend on you to jump out of that very comfortable chair, bundle up, and come out into the cold, to spend some of your most precious possession, your time. You did such a great job last year; I am praying that you will be able to repeat it this year.

Again this year we need:

NAME TAKERS:

I need volunteers to take the names of the children and their gift requests during our sign-up hours listed below. If you can use Windows, a mouse, and can type at all, we could use your help. Call us at 508-831-7455 or email us at mailbox@urbanmissionaries.com, to determine when you could schedule some time. We will need volunteers every day.

Sign up Hours

A person can sign up at the LittleStore. The signup hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. We will take names starting October 5, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. through 3:00 P.M. and ending on December 23, 2024.

Please let us know the date and time you would like to come and do the signups, how long you can stay, and if you are bringing anyone else with you. We need this information so we can make sure we do not double up on the schedule.

Shoppers:

We need wild and crazy shoppers who can smell a Christmas toy bargain a mile away!! If we just described you give a call at 508-831-7455 to sign up.

BAG MAKERS, SORTERS, GIFT PASSER-OUTERS and SITE WORKERS:

We will be working at the distribution site, here at 242 Canterbury Street, starting November 28th every day from 9:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. through December 22nd. On the 23rd we end at 6:00 P.M.

SPECIAL WORKERS:

Once again, we are looking for some very special people who can help us on December 21, 22 and 23.

It is this time when the neediest come to sign up for Christmas gifts. Usually, we have to turn them away, not because we don’t have any gifts, but because we do not have any volunteers to make up gift bags for them. If you think you are one of these special Christmas helpers and are willing to take on this challenge let us know either via email at mailbox@urbanmissionaries.com or telephone, at 508-831-7455 Extn 100.

We will be working out of 242 Canterbury Street, Worcester MA 01603.

As always, your friends, neighbors, and any willing strangers you may meet on the way are most welcome.

May your Christmas be blessed because of what you are about to do.

Walter F. Doyle
Christmas Program Director