CROSS-LINES
Dear Friends:
It’s so easy to be discouraged right now with all the bad news in the world. But the truth is, there is hope in the lives of many people in need — because of YOU.
During a time when many of us are isolated or distanced from our family, church or friends, we at Cross-Lines want you to feel connected to all of the good you are doing in the world.
Because of YOU: since the pandemic began in March, the Cross-Lines food pantry was able to serve more than TWICE as many people as we normally do. Because of YOU, we were able to distribute more than 189,000 pounds of food between March and July.
Thanks to you, more than 14,000 people this year were able to put food on their family’s table during a time of struggle. That is truly something to celebrate. I hope that when you sit at your table tonight, you will feel good about that.
I hope you are safe and well and know that all of us at Cross-Lines appreciate and think about you every day. You matter to us. You make a difference.
With Appreciation,
Susila Jones
Deacons
Thank you for your generous giving in 2020 for the Cross-lines Christmas Toy Store. As you know, the store was not open as usual, but we were able to give many families $20 gift cards for each of their children. We plan to continue the toy store ministry in 2021 with the hope that the store will be open this year. Your contributions of toys or money will be welcome as we seek to share God’s love and joy with families in need.
The Sullivans
Dear friends at Knox Presbyterian Church,
We just wanted to write and say thank you for your continued partnership as we serve with Cru! You are such a blessing to us and help make our ministry possible! We pray the Lord would richly bless you in this Christmas season and New Year!
Love,
The Sullivans
LLT
Hello All,
It seems very odd not having the Christmas party for the kids this year, but then, this has been a very unusual year! When we went into lock-down in March and schools closed, I didn't see how to continue to help, but quickly a way emerged and you were all very generous and willing to move forward.
Last Saturday, we had the final distribution of food boxes for the year. Each box contained enough food for 2 weeks (we hope!) as well as soap and a tube of toothpaste (to help slow the spread of Covid.) More than 100 boxes were distributed, which is about 350 people. (Some of the families are larger than four.)
The KCK School district had planned to open January 19, and we were going to distribute socks, gloves, hats, etc. at that time. Recently, the school district has announced the continuation of remote learning until April. Sigh! However, the school social workers at each school are helping us create "goody bags" for the kids (with hats, gloves, socks, and a few scarves) which will be distributed at a one time pickup by the kids in January. So, I've committed to have whatever socks, hats, gloves, and coats to the social workers by January 5, at 9am.
Thanks for your continued efforts to help these kids! Merry Christmas to you and may your new year be happy and healthy!
Lori
(Knox, please have your donations at Knox by January 3,
so Lori can get them to the social workers on the 4th.)
Called to Greatness
(Samuel Rosenak stopped by the office to thank Knox for their support. He shared about moving forward in the ministry during Covid times, students accepting Christ, and he also shared about his family that includes his wife, Kayci, and their children Eden, “almost 3?!” and Theodore (1) also known as “Bubba-gump-shrimp”. He wished you all “a very happy and Merry Christmas! God bless you.”)
Knox Food Pantry
Thank you all for your generous donations so that Knox can continue to supply food for those that need it.
Items that can be donated:
Syrup, Kraft Mac & Cheese, cereal, saltine crackers, peanut butter, corn bread mix, hamburger helper, laundry detergent, dish soap (small), personal-care items and cleaning supplies.