Less than 2 weeks away!

We are less than 2 weeks away from the 2nd Annual Christmas Store on Dec.5. Once again, I am overwhelmed with the Community Fellowships generosity. I've also been encouraged by the numerous people whom you have told about the store and are interested in participating in some way.

At this point I want to encourage everyone to do one or all the following:

1. Pray - take a look at the first 3 posts in October that talk about what the Christmas store is all about and pray the Lord uses the store to dignify our neighbors in a unique way. More so, may the store help people see Jesus for who he really is. May the Lord give us a greater vision for our community and passion to love God and love our neighbors.

2. Continue donating gifts and money. click here for more info.

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3. Consider volunteering - click here for more info.

4. Let others know who would be interested in praying, donating, or volunteering.

Gift Info and Idea List

Drop off all gifts by Nov.29 at:
Community Fellowship Church
28 W 240 North Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185
Questions? Contact Kevin Sampson
630-562-9184
ksampson@commfell.org

*All gifts should be new and unwrapped
*Please choose toys that are appropriate and nonviolent
*Books and stuffed animals tend not be purchased at the Christmas Store


Gift ideas for ages 0-5 / Infant to Kindergarten
Dora the Explorer - Anything!
Diego, Dora's friend - Anything!
Little Tykes Cars & Trucks
Little People Sets by Fisher Price
Doll Furniture & Strollers
My First Year Baby Toys
Warm Coats, Snow Pants, Boots
Play Tools & Construction Sets
Baby Einstein Music CDs
Large Motor Skill games
Baby Monitor/Car Seat/Stroller
LEGO Sets
Rescue Heroes Action Figures
Dora & Diego Sound books
Crib Toys & Washable Dolls
KNEX Kids Sets with Wheels
Leapfrog Toys & Activity Centers
Playskool Walk & Ride Toys
Magna Doodle and Aquadoodle
Educational Toys & Games
Toys for Active Boys!
Tricycles
Large Cars & Trucks
Play Dishes & Food Sets
Baby Dolls - Ethnically Diverse
Bob the Builder Toys
Sesame Street Characters & Toys
Play Tents & Sleeping Bags
Strollers & Bouncy Seats


Gift ideas for ages 6-11 / Elementary School
Remote Control Cars & Planes
EZ Bake Oven
Uno Attack & Uno Spin
Craft Sets & Art Creations
Dolls - Ethnically Diverse
Bicycles & Helmets
Sorry & Life Games
Transformers
Walkie Talkies
Warm Coats, Snow Pants, Boots
Jr. Sized Sports Equipment
iCarly toys
Barbie Play Sets & Furniture
Bicycles
Scooters & Skateboards
Barbie & Bratz Dolls
Creepy Crawler Bug Maker
National Geographic Science Kits
Sleeping Bag
Sports Watch
Jewelry Making Bead Sets
Sled & Snowboards
Hand Held Electronic Games


Gift ideas for ages 12 & up / Middle School & High School
MP3 Players / iPods
Portable Karaoke Machine
Skateboards & Scooters
Full-size Sports Balls
Bath & Body Sets
Make-up & Nail Polish Sets
DVD Player
Curling Iron / Straightener
Sleeping Bag / Pup Tent
Electronic Catch Phrase
Large Exercise Ball
Clue DVD
Winter Coats, Snow Pants, Boots
Snow Boards & Sleds
Bicycles - All sizes
Remote Control Cars & Planes
CD Players
Backpacks
Scene It Games
AXE Gift Set for Guys
Twin Sheet Sets
Telephone
Bean Bag Chair
Alarm Clock / Shower Radio
Soft Touch Dartboards
Sports Watch
Weights for Lifting
Digital Camera

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

IMPORTANT INFO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST

Here is a list of volunteer opportunities for the Christmas Store. We couldn't do it without you!

If you have any questions about volunteering or would like to sign-up to volunteer please contact Laura Woods - cfxmasstore@gmail.com

Christmas Store Workshop
Come sort, price and prepare all the gifts for the store.
Thursday, December 3rd
6pm-8pm (or until finished)
All ages - Families!

Store set-up & Decorate
Come help set up tables and chairs, gift tables for shoppers, volunteer tables, hospitality area, wrapping room, decorate, and organize gift stock room.
Saturday, December 5th
10am-noon
Any Age

Store Take Down & Clean Up
Table and chair takedown, trash clean-up, and everything else needed to bring the facility back to its normal condition
Saturday, December 5th
7pm until finished
Any Age

Tables Hosts
Table Hosts are responsible for monitoring the gift tables to make sure they are adequately stocked.
Saturday, December 5th
Shift #1 12pm-3:30pm
Shift #2 3:30-7:00pm
High School – Adults
Spanish Speakers Only!

Hospitality
Coordinate Snacks and beverages for shoppers. Get to know families as they wait for their gifts to be wrapped. Entertain children of shoppers.
Saturday, December 5th
Shift #1 12pm-3:30pm
Shift #2 3:30-7:00pm
Adults
Spanish Speakers Needed

Shopper Registration
Welcome the shoppers as they arrive for their shopping appointment. Provide name tags, bags, and gift tags.
Saturday, December 5th
Shift #1 12pm-3:30pm
Shift #2 3:30-7:00pm
Adults
Spanish Speakers Only!

Shopper’s helpers
Accompany our shoppers through the Christmas Store, assist them in selecting gifts for their children and make them feel comfortable.
Saturday, December 5th
Shift #1 12pm-3:30pm
Shift #2 3:30-7:00pm
Adults
Spanish Speakers Only

Gift Wrapping
Free gift wrapping is provided while the parents enjoy coffee, cookies & in the Hospitality area.
Saturday, December 5th
Shift #1 12pm-3:30pm
Shift #2 3:30-7:00pm
High School - Adults

Volunteer check-in & Quality Control
Check in all pre-registered volunteers; collect application/waiver, distribute nametags and direct to the job areas. Oversee and insure the quality of the experience for the shoppers.
Saturday, December 5th
11:30am- 6pm
Adults

IMPORTANT

1. The shift times above are the hours actually worked in the job. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your shift time in order to check in and prepare

2. Due to overcrowding last year volunteer opportunities are limited – please check the volunteer book in the CF lobby on Sunday morning or contact Kevin Sampson (ksampson@commfell.org) to see if space is still available.

3. Please read the entire description of the volunteer role (description, times, age, etc) before signing up

4. Spanish speakers must be fluent

We are off an running!

I want to thank everyone who took an ornament and expressed an interest in volunteering for the Xmas store last Sunday (10/1). We are off to a great start. We will keep stocking the trees with ornaments so please encourage others to take one and donate a gift(s) for the store. If you have friends or family that don't go to CF they are welcome to donate as well.

This Sunday we will have a place for people to sign up to volunteer to be part of the store. I will post all the volunteer opportunities on this blog before Sunday as well.