Pictures from our team that served at the Salvation Army Toy Depot

Our team that served at the Depot did a wonderful job loving on those from our community who are in need.

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Pics from Christmas w/Coronado (3)

Pics from Christmas w/Coronado (2)

Pics from Christmas w/Coronado (1)

Savior Serve this week!

Don't forget these great opportunities this week!

December 15th, 10 AM—Coronado Christmas Celebration—We have the privilege of hosting the young ladies & their administrators at First Baptist Norfolk for a wonderful time of food & focus upon the true meaning of this season. To volunteer, contact Pam Tanner at ptanner@cpcot.org.

December 16, all day- Salvation Army Christmas Depot Program. Those interested in volunteering can read more information below or contact Judy Williams at jwilliams@tcc.edu and phone 641-4549.

December 19th—Cloverleaf Apartments Christmas Party—Games, food, & sharing of the Christmas story will be hosted for the residents by our Winning Walk Class and the Students from Chesapeake Fellowship. To volunteer, contact Barbara Harvey at phil4-13@usa.net.

December 20th—Gosnold Apartments Christmas Party—Join us for food, music provided by our orchestra, & a message. To volunteer, contact Bob Williams at robertwilliams@prodigy.net.

There are many other great opportunities that welcome volunteers at various times in the newsletter and on this website.

Don't miss this chance to help the "least of these" in our community.

SaviorServe Opp--YWCA Women in Crisis Holiday Gifts

We received a request from the YWCA Women in Crisis to assist with their Holiday Gift Giving Drive. If you or your Bible Study class would like to adopt any of the following, please contact Sabrina Outlaw at snoutlaw@hotmail.com.

YWCA Women In Crisis
Holiday Gift Giving Drive 2009

Woman/ID#: S1
Age: 23
Clothing Sizes: Size 7 pants, medium size shirts
Type of Clothes: any, underwear size small
Shoe Size: 7-8
Type of Shoes: any/boots
Other Requests: Notebook laptop
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Woman/ID#: S2
Age: 43
Clothing Sizes: Size 28 pants, 3XL shirts, 4XL dress
Type of Clothes: long dress with long sleeves, jeans, shirts
Shoe Size: 9.5
Type of Shoes: Black Jordans, Nike
Other Requests: laptop for school; gift cards (Walmart)
Child 1/ID#: girl/S2
Age: 16
Clothing Sizes: Size 9/10 pants, medium size shirts
Type of Clothes: Apple Bottom jeans
Shoe Size: 8
Type of Shoes: Black Jordan Blazers, tennis shoes, Timberland boots
Toys: Wii games and DVD
Child 2/ID: girl/S2
Age: 14
Clothing Sizes: Size 0/1 pants, size small shirts
Type of Clothes: Apple Bottom jeans, Roca Wear Baby phat
Shoe Size: 4.5
Type of Shoes: Black Jordans
Other: gold jewelry
Child 3/ID# girl/S2
Age: 2
Clothing Sizes: 3T pants, 2T shirts
Type of Clothes: Children place
Shoe Size: 6 baby shoes
Type of Shoes: Tennis shoes, Jordan
Toys: baby doll nurse, Furreal kitten
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Woman/ID#: S3
Age: 35
Clothing Sizes: 5/6 jeans, medium shirts
Type of Clothes: house of Dereone jeans, Baby Phat
Shoe Size: 9.5
Type of Shoes: Nine West, Roca Wear, Timberland boots
Other Requests: TV, Camcorder, DVD, perfume-Paris Hilton, Ralph Lauren, laptop
Child 1/ID#: girl/S3
Age: 3
Clothing Sizes: 3T
Type of Clothes: Baby Phat, Roca Wear, Children Place, t-shirts, socks, underwear
Shoe Size: 11 children
Type of Shoes: Nikes, Timberland, Doras
Toys: radio, MP3 player, dollhouse, Barbie car (ride in for child), bike, V-tech computer, any girl toys, TV
Child 2/ID#: boy/S3
Age: 2
Clothing Sizes: Size 2T
Type of clothes: Sean John, Roca Wear, Lerig, Children Place:
Shoe Size: 9 children
Type of Shoes: Nikes any color
Toys: Toy cars, bike, V-tech computer, ride in boy car, TV, DVD, any kind of boy toy
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Woman/ID#: S4
Age: 31
Clothing Sizes: 20 pants, 2x shirt
Type of Clothes: Apple Bottom jeans, Apple Bottom shirt
Shoe Size: 8.5 women, 6.5 men
Type of Shoes: Jordan tennis shoes
Other Requests: to have a home before next year and have my children with me
Child 1/ID#: girl/S4
Age: 13
Clothing Sizes: 12/13 pants, 1X shirt stretch
Type of Clothes: RocaWear shirts and pants
Shoe Size: 9.5
Type of Shoes: Airforce Ones, DC tennis shoes
Toys: Teenage jewelry, gift card (Walmart), DS Nintendo
Child 2/ID# Boy/S4
Age: 14
Clothing Sizes: 32 pants, 2X shirts
Type of Clothes: Polo button shirt, RocaWear jeans
Shoe size: 10
Type of Shoes: Airforce Onces, DC tennis shoes
Toys: basketball, gift card (Walmart), Playstation #3 or a DS Nintendo, cell phone
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Woman/ID#: S5
Age: 40
Clothing Sizes: size 3-5 pants, small-medium shirts, 34A bra, 5-6 underwear, medium jacket, socks
Type of Clothes: jeans, shirts: long sleeve thermo’s, sweats
Shoe Size: 7.5-8
Type of Shoes: Nike tennis-white; boots (long to knee if possible)
Other Requests: cell phone, computer needed for school, everything for apartment, TV Alarm clock (wristwatch), purse
Thank you! I love you all. God Bless. This is my first winter out from California, so I need the warmest clothes possible.
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Woman/ID#: S6
Age: 38
Clothing Sizes: 8-10, medium shirts
Type of Clothes: shirts, sweaters, pants, pajamas, stockings, socks, dress clothes for work
Shoe Size: 8.5-9
Type of Shoes: sneakers, dress shoes, slippers
Other Requests: anything is blessing!
Child 1/ID#: girl/S6
Age: 5
Clothing Sizes: 4T bottoms, 6-7 tops
Type of clothes: shirts, skirts, jeans, socks
Shoe Size: 13.5-1
Type of Shoes: Sneakers, dress shoes, slippers
Toys: anything is blessing! Uno cards, coloring books, crayons
Child 2/ID#: boy/S6
Age: 9
Clothing Sizes: 8-10 boys
Type of Clothes: jeans, shirts, dress clothes, socks
Shoe Size: 4.5-5
Type of Shoes: sneakers, dress shoes, slippers
Toys: anything is blessing! Word search/find, crossword puzzles
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Woman/ID#: S7
Age: 38
Clothing Sizes: 13/14 pants, 2XL shirts, 40DD, medium underwear
Type of Clothes: Bras, underwear, church or formal wear
Shoe Size: 8.5
Type of Shoes: dress shoes, size 9 boots
Other Requests: household items, bathroom accessories, kitchen items, bedroom wear
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Woman/ID#: S8
Age: 28
Clothing Sizes: 8-10
Type of Clothes: jeans, dresses, t-shirts
Shoe Size: 8.5
Type of Shoes: heels, tennis shoes
Other Requests: household items
Child 1/ID#: girl/S8
Age: 7
Clothing Sizes: 7 and 8
Type of Clothes: t-shirts, jeans, dresses
Shoe Size: 1
Type of Shoes: dress shoes, tennis shoes
Toys: Easybake oven, TV
Child 2/ID#: boy/S8
Age: 10
Clothing Sizes: Boys 10
Type of Clothes: shirts, jeans, church clothes
Shoe Size: 4.5
Type of shoes: tennis shoes, church shoes
Toys: x-box games or remote control helicopter
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Child 1/ID#: boy/S9
Age: 12
Clothing Sizes: 10-12
Type of Clothes: t-shirts
Shoe Size: 5
Type of Shoes: Vans, DC’s
Toys: x-box 360 and 2 games (Skate and Skate 11), skateboard rail, computer, PSP
Child 2/ID#: girl/s9
Age: 10
Clothing Sizes: 8 children
Type of Clothes: jeans and tight long shirts
Shoe Size: 2
Toys: camera, PSP, Ashley singing doll with microphone, anklet, necklace, shower lotion, anything girly
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Woman/ID#: S10
Age: 47
Clothing Sizes: size 14, large
Type of Clothes: pants suits, pajamas, underwear size 7, coat XL (short), socks
Shoe Size: 9.5 men
Type of Shoes: tennis shoes- Black NIke
Other Requests: dishes, White Diamond perfume, DVD, Boombox (play music), gift certificate for house supplies, 19” color TV, digital box
Child 1/ID#: girl/S10
Age: 12
Clothing Sizes:
Type of Clothes: pajamas, socks
Child 2/ID#: boy/S10
Age: 6
Clothing Sizes: Size 8
Type of clothes: jeans, shirts, socks, boxers, pajamas, winter coat
Shoe Size: 1
Type of Shoes: tennis shoes
Toys: games, PSP game system, trucks, cars, V-tech games, painting sets
Child 3/ID#: girl/S10
Age: 8
Clothing Sizes: pajamas, socks
Toys: I-pod
Woman/ID#: S11
Age: 24
Clothing Sizes: Large or size 12- 15
Type of clothes: Apple Bottom
Shoe Size: 7.5 men; 9 women
Type of Shoes: Airforce Ones
Other Requests: America’s Most-wanted recipes
Child 1/ID#: girl/S11
Age: 5
Clothing Sizes: 5-6T
Type of Clothes: Apple Bottom
Shoe Size: 11
Type of Shoes: Airforce Ones
Toys: Klein cleaning trolley, Deluxe ATM savings bank, bike, computer
Child 2/ID#: girl/S11
Age: 2
Clothing Sizes: 2T
Type of Clothes: Apple Bottom
Shoe Size: 6.5-7
Type of Shoes: Airforce Ones
Toys: FireTruck music Little People, Step 2 Easel, doll with comb and brush, bike, kitchen set
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Woman/ID#: S12
Age: 19
Clothing Sizes: 10 pants, medium shirt
Type of clothes: any
Shoe Size: 6.5 boys
Type of Shoes: Airforce Ones
Other Requests: xbox 360
Child 1/ID#: girl/S12
Age: 10 mo.
Clothing Sizes: 12 mo.
Type of Clothes: RocaWear
Shoe Size: 3
Type of Shoes: Jordans
Toys: any type
Child 2/ID#: girl/S12
Age: 2
Clothing Sizes: 2T
Type of Clothes: Rocawear
Shoe Size: 6.5 kids
Type of Shoes: Jordans
Toys: any type (truck, balls, action men)
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Woman/ID#: TF 1
Age: 30
Clothing Sizes: 24
Type of Clothes: jeans, dress, shirts, casual tops, sweaters
Shoe Size: 11
Type of Shoes: snow boot and tennis shoes
Other Requests: I-pod, I-Dog, Disney DVD’s (Family night)
Child 1/ID#: girl/TF1
Age: 11
Clothing Sizes: Size 16 pants and shirts
Type of Clothes: jeans, shirts, socks, sweaters, underwear
Shoe Size: 8 kids, 9.5
Type of Shoes: snow boots (black)
Toys: Hannah Montana Bdrm set, Disney DVD’s, I-Pod
Child 2/ID#: boy/TF 1
Age: 8
Clothing Sizes: Size 12 in pants and shirts
Type of Clothes: jeans, shirts, socks, underwear, sweaters
Shoe Size: 4
Type of Shoes: boots and tennis shoes
Toys: skateboards, Hulk Smash hands, WWE Wrestling men, DVD’s
Child 3/ID#: Girl/TF 1
Age: 9
Clothing Sizes: Size 14 in pants and shirts
Type of Clothes: jeans, shirts, socks
Shoe Size: size kids 7; women 8
Type of Shoes: snow boots (brown)
Toys: Baby Alive, High School Musical Diary, Disney DVD’s
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Woman/ID#: TF 3
Age: 58
Clothing Sizes:
Type of Clothes: gloves, hat, scarf (masculine)
Shoe Size: 9.5
Type of Shoes: Loafers or Desert boots
Other Requests: Macy’s gift card, Barnes and Noble gift card, portable radio or CD & MP3 player, deep fryer, 2GB Micro SD (cell phone) Ink cartridge (Canon Pixma- 4200 “5PGBK-8Bk-8y-8m-8c)
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Woman/ID#: TF 4
Age: 52
Clothing Sizes:14
Type of Clothes: long sleeve laced gown
Shoe Size: 10
Type of Shoes: stylish boots (dark)
Other Requests: toiletries, lotions, deodorant and body wash (Dove), daisy razors, Talc, Calgon, bath soap, Bath and Body Works gift card, DVD player, silver watch, camera
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Woman/ID#: TF5
Age: 32
Clothing Sizes: size 14
Type of Clothes: casual and dressy wear, thermals, scarf, gloves, shirts
Shoe Size: 8.5
Type of Shoes: casual
Other Requests: laptop (used)
Child 1/ID#: boy/ TF5
Age: 10
Clothing Sizes: Size 14 husky or 16 reg
Type of Clothes: jeans, thermals, uniform (khakis/red shirt), hat, gloves, pajamas
Shoe Size: 7.5
Type of Shoes: sneakers, casual
Toys: microphone set, Avitar books, globe, Spiderman DVDs & puzzles
Child 2/ID#: boy/TF5
Age: 3
Clothing Sizes: Size 5T
Type of Clothes: pajamas, jeans, shirts, thermals, gloves, scarves, underwear
Shoe Size: 11.5
Type of Shoes: boots and sneakers
Toys: scooter, Thomas the Train, Hotwheels, Veggietales, Toy vacuum

The Salvation Army Christmas Depot

Volunteers are needed to assist the Salvation Army in their Christmas Depot program.

Judy Williams is the project coordinator for this project as a part of Savior Serve.
Please read her message below for volunteer and contact information:

The flyer says afternoon shift workers are especially needed. The afternoon is 12:30 to 4:30. Morning is 8 to 12:30 if you wanted to advertise both. The year I worked, some people stayed all day, and a light lunch was provided.

The location is in the former HQ building in the Pembroke area. I can't find a street address since the building is empty. It is on the south side of Virginia Beach Blvd west of Independence.

The SA will give a brief orientation to the task at the beginning of each shift. You will be walking with the shoppers so wear comfortable shoes. You can take breaks when needed between shoppers.

Use email jwilliams@tcc.edu and phone 641-4549.

We are supposed to have an estimate on the number of workers when we return the commitment form to the SA, so a response should be made ASAP. However, workers will not be turned away.

Judy

Needs at Outreach for Christ

Gifts for Outreach For Christ
We are desperate!!!!!!!!!

We are in need of gifts for 1000 children.

Our shelves are BEAR, EMPTY.

The needs are:

Sports equipment:
balls, gloves, anything you would like to buy.

Items for men (guardian).

Games for 12 yrs and older.

Items for boys 12 yrs and older.

Infant toys

Toddler toys: 2 - 4 yr old
Stuffed animals for infants & Toddlers (small with NO button eyes)

If you will help, PLEASE, buy what you can as well as sending this message to all your friends who might help.

Thank you so much for your help,
Outreach For Christ

Gosnold testimony

I just returned from an evening at the Gosnold apartments. This ministry has been meeting every Thursday evening for over two years. It is a housing facility for people who were chronically homeless for over a year. Bob Williams has been the visionary behind the ministry, but others have joined him in his vision and they are making quite a difference in the lives of the people.

Every two steps that I took this evening, I was approached by one of the residents about a spiritual need or a prayer request. Many of them have mental issues, addiction issues, or severe life experiences. Despite all of this, they come to us and trust us. They know beyond the shadow of a doubt that we love them. It has taken a long time. We were not always accepted. But we are making a difference.

I spoke with many of the volunteers tonight and encouraged them in the work that they are doing. They are loving people with the love of Christ. They are Jesus to a people who see very little of Jesus at any other time. Whether they call bingo, circulate speaking with the residents, have a birthday party for Jesus, or simply speak an encouraging word. . .every little thing counts. We have sown seeds of the gospel regularly for two years now and the fruit is beginning to appear.

Before leaving this evening, a resident named B. pulled me aside to ask prayer for her older parents who have divorced and remarried other people. E. also sought prayer. Her arthritis is debilitating. She looked at me tonight and said directly, "The only person that can help me is Jesus. Please pray for me." So I did just that. Many others laughed and joked with me about my Spanish speaking experiences. It was a sincere time of fellowship among people whose lives are deeply troubled much of the time.

In the parking lot, a leader shared with me that another resident who has visited our church had given an offering to the Reach Beyond goal of our church. A person who is struggling to pay $50 per month for rent, gave an offering to our church as we seek to reach more people with the Gospel! He also shared about how our members are growing in leadership as they have taken responsibilities. So many are finding a place of service and growing in ways that we never expected. The ministry is multiplying and reaching out to other areas (like the Cloverleaf).

It is late and my words are dwindling. Suffice it to say, I have cried some this evening. Not because I am sad, but because I get to see such incredible manifestations of the glory of the body of Christ! I get to see God moving in the lives of people that most others have forgotten. I get to see disciples growing and multiplying the faith.

2 SaviorServe Opps at Poplar Hall Elementary School

We have received a request from Poplar Hall Elementary School's physical education teacher to assist with beautification of the gymnasium. If you are interested in taking a group (Bible study class, L3 group, etc) to Poplar Halls Elementary and helping them out this Christmas season, please contact Mrs. Page at 892.3280 to set up a day & time. This opportunity is available through December 21st.

Another need at Poplar Halls Elementary School is mentoring during school hours. If you have a heart for children and would be available to invest one hour per week into the life of an elementary schooler, please contact Mrs. Page for more information.

Free Panera Bread to a Good Cause

***Below is an e-mail we received from the Coronado School Ministry. Please contact Carolyn Vanderwarker if you know of any organizations who might benefit from this ministry or if you are able to assist. Thank you!

On behalf of the Coronado Ministry, Brad & I pick up Panera bread at Town Center for the Coronado students each Thursday evening & deliver it to the school the following morning. We are in need of someone to pick up the bread and deliver it to ANOTHER ministry when the school is closed for holidays or breaks. We have the upcoming holidays and the girls will be out of school again. Our Thursday evening slot falls on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve, and the managers at Panera Bread tell me they will be opened. Is there a ministry at church who could take this over on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve? I realize the holidays are a challenging timeframe to find someone to do such a task. We are out of town for both holidays, and I know there are people in need out there who could use the bread.



Looking ahead we also have the on-going need for a ministry to take it over during Spring Break & Summer vacation. Last summer, I brought the bread to the Union Mission downtown, but they had plenty of food. After several attempts I was unable to find anyone in the church to take it over last summer, so I was able to get another church to take our slot temporarily. I am hoping to keep it in FBCN and would like to invite your thoughts of how this need can be met within our own ministries.



***Please note that the task requires heavy lifting and a spacious vehicle: We average 6-7 large trash bags of bread + 3 boxes of pastries per week. The bread is very heavy!



Thank you so much for any input you can offer.



Carolyn



Carolyn Vanderwarker

Volunteer, Coronado Ministry

HP 757-487-5547

Tel 757.478.4781

Fax 757.485.5846

MedLegalRN@cox.net

SaviorServe is Here!

SaviorServe is the ministry of our church that continues those contacts established at Big Serve. The goal is for all small groups and individuals to serve during the month of December.
The list below is a sample of the opportunities that exist. Live the mission!

Opportunities in December

November 15th—December 20th—Wish lists from Union Mission Food Drive are available in the Live the Mission Center & at the Welcome Center for our church to support the mission. Donations will be received outside of the Live the Mission Center in the donation baskets.

December 3rd, 2:30 PM—Bobbitt Apartments Christmas Party—Games, food, & storytelling will be hosted for the residents by our Young at Heart ministry. To volunteer, contact Jo Rush at gojotoo@yahoo.com.

December 3rd, 7 PM—Gosnold Apartments Birthday Party for Jesus—Our chefs & other volunteers will tell the Christmas story & share cake/ice cream. To volunteer, contact Bob Williams at robertwilliams@prodigy.net.

December 7th—21st—Donate, prepare, & deliver toys with Outreach for Christ Toy Drive. To volunteer, contact Judi Hoosier at 498-4700 or ofc@outreachforchrist.org.

December 15th, 10 AM—Coronado Christmas Celebration—We have the privilege of hosting the young ladies & their administrators at First Baptist Norfolk for a wonderful time of food & focus upon the true meaning of this season. To volunteer, contact Pam Tanner at ptanner@cpcot.org.

December 19th—Cloverleaf Apartments Christmas Party—Games, food, & sharing of the Christmas story will be hosted for the residents by our Winning Walk Class and the Students from Chesapeake Fellowship. To volunteer, contact Barbara Harvey at phil4-13@usa.net.

December 20th—Gosnold Apartments Christmas Party—Join us for food, music provided by our orchestra, & a message. To volunteer, contact Bob Williams at robertwilliams!prodigy.net.

We have contacted many other local agencies with offers of service & updated opportunities may be found on www.bigserve247.org. Any other questions may be directed to Susan Briggs at sbriggs@firstnorfolk.org or 466.5181.

Be sure to visit www.bigserve247.org!

SaviorServe Opportunity - Landscaping at Arrowhead Elementary

Below is an e-mail we received requesting service through SaviorServe. If your group is interested in taking on this project, please contact Susan Briggs at sbriggs@firstnorfolk.org or 466.5181.

Thank you for reaching out to the community through your SaviorServe mission. It takes all citizens pulling together to help one another strengthen and grow. With pride in your organization, I am moved by your group's energy and dedication to giving back the community this Christmas.

Our need...
As you know, many cities throughout our nation are struggling with massive budget shortfalls. What often is cut is funding for grounds and road maintenance and this is evident on the grouds of our schools. Therefore, community volunteer groups are looked upon to help, and most often help without being asked. However, it is found that if one group works alone, it can be tapped quickly of it's volunteer energy. So, thankfully, our school is happy to receive your assistance.

Our Arrowhead Elementary School grounds could use some volunteer hours and extra mulch placed in the planting areas. The Carolanne Farms Civic League donated and planted new bushes, flowers, border plants, and rearranged several established border and evergreen plants. However there is more to be done.

What I advocate for our community's Arrowhead Elementary school is that we take up your group offer to help the community in the way of redistributing some plants, attack some weed issues that has grown since the last thin layer of mulch was applied by City, and if possible, apply an additional layer of mulch to keep the weeds from reemerging.

For photos of what has been done thus far, you can visit www.cafcivicleague.blogspot.com.

You may contact me, Brenda Armitage at 714-2772 as I will happily share what has been done and what other items still need to be addressed.

The address of the school is 5549 Susquehanna Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. The phone number is 648-2040. Please advise what dates work best for your group and I will confer with the princinple of Arrowhead Elementary, Ms. Constance James.


Warmly and sincerely,

Brenda