"If the life of Christ is flowing through us, the water from the Rock turning the wheel, as it flows into the heart, it will fill us with joy; and if so, we cannot contain it, it must flow out."
G. V. WIGRAM
Countdown to Christmas Day!
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Ways to Give
Giving Tree
Our Giving Tree will be in the Main Atrium from November 27 – December 18. Stop by and select an ornament(s) off the tree to fulfill a wish list request from our nonprofit partners serving children and families in need.
Download the Giving Tree Wish List
Gift Cards
These allow our nonprofits to meet the specific needs of the children and families they serve. Please drop off gift cards from Walmart, Target, and Kroger at the Giving Tree or at the Community Outreach office.
Warm Coat, Linen, and Toy Drive
Our Warm Coat, Linen, and Toy Drive begins November 27. Donation bins will be at every entrance for collecting new toys for children ages 5+, and gently used linens. Coat racks will be available for donated gently used and new coats for men, women and children.
Monetary Donations
Donations can be made to our Holiday Assistance Fund in any amount. A $50 donation helps a parent give their child a special Christmas. Give online or drop donations on Sundays at the Giving Tree or during the week at the Community Outreach office.
Your generous donations will be used to meet the greatest needs identified by our nonprofits. Often, these needs are not the easiest to share on our Giving Tree or in our Serving Guide. Know that your gift will be used to display the love and hope of our God the Great Provider.
Serve with Community Outreach
Sharing Christmas Joy!
Saturday, December 2, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
in the Ministry Center
Join us for a special morning of serving opportunities especially prepared for boys and girls ages 12 and younger. This will be a festive time of fellowship with other moms and dads while serving side by side with your children. Space is limited.
This Event is Full
Christmas Shoppers
Now thru Wednesday, December 16
Perimeter Church
If you are enjoying shopping and finding deals, we need help shopping for our nonprofits' wish list items. We will provide you with a shopping list and budget. The more we save, the more we can give. You can turn in your receipts to get reimbursed.
Questions? Contact Gretchen Gartin.
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Christmas Gift Deliveries
Mondays, December 5, 12 and 19
10:00 AM-Noon
Perimeter Church
Volunteers are needed to pick up toys, gift cards, food or other items donated for Christmas by our congregation and deliver them to our non-profit partners. You will be given the items and a map to the location where the items are expected.
Questions? Contact Sharon Looney.
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Serve At Home
Just as Christ gave Himself to us, so we should give ourselves to one another. This year, remember Christmas is a time when doors are opened a little wider and those around us need to see that the baby in the manger, Christ Incarnate, truly does change lives.
Here are some family-friendly ways to love your neighbors from your home.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
DID YOU KNOW? It’s NOT a Christmas gift. It’s called Operation Christmas Child because Jesus is the Christmas Child.
The amazing journey of a Shoebox Gift results in Evangelism, Discipleship, and Multiplication.
- Each child receives The Greatest Gift, a booklet, that shares the Gospel with the child who receives a Shoebox.
- Each child who receives a box is invited to return for a 12-week Discipleship course called The Greatest Journey.
- Churches have been planted in many places around the world because Shoeboxes were received.
Find out more about Operation Christmas Child and how to pack a box (even virtually!) on their website.
Buford
Upper90 Goal
Care Packages
UPPER90 serves international student-athletes at Georgia Gwinnett College. We provide them with care package to encourage and support them during this time of the year. A Care Package includes 6-8 items with snacks, candy, Gatorade, and a note of encouragement that we bring to their practices. For more information, contact Jorge Vallejo.
Buford/Sugar Hill/ Suwanee
North Gwinnett Cooperative Ministries
Sponsor a Child in Need
December
Last year we were able to bless 450 children in the community with gifts that they wouldn’t have otherwise received. Would you be willing to be the hands and feet of Jesus by sponsoring a child in need from the North Gwinnett Co-Op for Christmas this year? For more information, please contact Nicky Jeevanayagam for details.
Buford/Sugar Hill/ Suwanee
North Gwinnett Cooperative Ministries
Sponsor a Senior in Need
December
Would you be willing to bless a senior in need by sponsoring a senior meal box? A senior gets a box with at least 10 items in it that would help raise their spirits during the holiday season. For more information, please contact Nicky Jeevanayagam for details.
Cumming
North Fulton Community Charities
Senior Baskets
The Barabra Duffy Center
11275 Elkins Rd
Encourage our seniors and disabled adults in our community this holiday by making Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. Suggested items are non-perishable food, a grocery store gift card, and a small gift in a decorated basket. For more information, visit nfcchelp.org/senior-baskets.
Johns Creek
A Beacon of Hope
Holiday Encouragement Gift Baskets
2750 Old Alabama Rd, Suite 100
Encourage our team with baskets filled with holiday cheer items. Suggested items are candles, journals, sweet treats, and devotionals. For more information, contact Faith Jewkes.
Norcross
Fully Furnished Ministries
Welcome Baskets*
6180 Atlantic Blvd., Suite D
Provide baskets filled with cleaning supplies such as laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, paper towels, sponges, and various other cleaning supplies. For more information, contact John Dance.
Norcross
Homefirst Gwinnett
Holiday Welcome Baskets*
5320 Jimmy Carter Blvd
Create holiday welcome baskets for new residents of The Resting Spot Shelter for women and children. Suggested ideas are towels, laundry supplies and personal hygiene items. For more information, contact Brandee Thomas.
Norcross
Promise686
Loaves and Fishes: Freezer Meals for Perimeter Foster Families*
Make a meal at your home for a foster family. We will provide you with recipes, packing, and delivery information. For more information, contact Jenny Rockett.
Norcross
Promise686
Household Supply Baskets*
Put together a household cleaning supply basket for a foster family. Ideas would be paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, all-purpose cleaner, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, candle, hand soap, hand sanitizer, kitchen sponges, etc. and a $10-$25 gift card to Target or Amazon to help supplement additional supplies needed. For more information, contact Hannah Rhinehart.
Love Where You Live
Just as Christ gave Himself to us, so we should give to one another. But to follow Christ’s example, we need to do more than simply write a check and give from a distance, we need to give of ourselves, our hearts. We need to love our neighbors. Christmas is a time when doors are opened a little wider and those around us need to see that the Baby in the manger, Christ Incarnate, truly does change lives.
Here are some ways to love your neighbors from your home, all through the month of December.
Dinner Together
Your time is the most precious gift you can give. Share a meal with others. It does not have to be anything fancy!! Time with others can be as simple as food, conversation, and lots of laughter.
Christmas Caroling Party
Gather your friends and neighbors and go Christmas Caroling in your neighborhood. This is a great way to get to know the people in your community.
Host a Kids’ Night
Help your neighbors get a night out by inviting the neighbor kids over for a few hours. This is a wonderful way to serve and build relationships in your community.
Host a Cookie Exchange
Opening your home in hospitality is a powerful way to show to those around you. A cookie exchange is a wonderful way to bring together people in your neighborhood to share favorite recipes.
Handwritten Notes and Card of Cheer
Write a letter or note (or kids draw a picture) to bring some joy this holiday season. Mail or deliver them to Assisted living/nursing homes, Police Stations, Fire Stations, a neighbor, deployed military, or anyone else who might need God’s comfort, peace, and joy.
Christmas Cookies
Whip up a batch or five of your favorite traditional Christmas cookies to share! Create a special memory with your kids or discipleship group while you bake yummy treats to give away to co-workers, neighbors, fire, and police stations. Who can resist a Christmas cookie?!
Dinner on Us!
The holidays can be stressful and lonely for many. A preplanned dinner can be a huge and unexpected blessing!! Grab all the ingredients needed and create a “Dinner Basket” to deliver to a neighbor or friend.
Give the Joy of Christmas Away
Below are 20 ways to give joy to our friends, family and neighbors this Christmas season!
Visit With An Elderly Or Lonely Neighbor
Watch a Christmas movie together, play board games, or just catch up.
Take A Drive To Look At Christmas Lights
Pray for the people inside the homes you drive by.
Christmas Can Be A Hard Time For Some People
Spend time with someone who is hurting or grieving alone.
Spread Christmas Cheer
Spend time with someone who is hurting or grieving alone.
Be A Joyful Influencer
Be an agent of peace and joy on social media. Be an agent of peace and joy on social media.
Write A Letter
Write a letter to a friend or family member letting them know how much you and God love them.
Sponsor A Child Or Family This Christmas
Shopping for them will bring joy to your entire family. Or you can invite neighbors and friends to help.
Send Christmas Cards
Good old-fashioned mail can bring joy and a sense of connectedness to others.
Pray
Pray for churches to overflow with guests this Christmas. Pray that the guests may have ears prepared to hear the gospel.
Reach Out To Mend A Broken Relationship
Forgive someone this season.
Be A Bell Ringer For The Salvation Army!
It’s fun and impactful. Meet neighbors, give smiles, and share your joy!
Host A Holiday Party
Pray for the people inside the homes you drive by.
Christmas Caroling
Get your Jingle Bells on and go caroling with friends. Get your Jingle Bells on and go caroling with friends.
Bring Holiday Treats To Neighbors And Friends
Make them, bake them or buy them. Treats make the season brighter!
Show Your Appreciation
Fill a basket with waters, packaged snacks, and a big card on your front porch to thank all the delivery people bringing packages to your home.
Donate A Warm Coat Or Winter Pajamas
Many kids in our community don’t have warm winter clothing. Help keep them warm and healthy this season.
Visit The Community Outreach Giving Tree
Help meet the needs of neighbors in our cities through our nonprofits.
Invite A Friend To Perimeter’s Christmas Eve Service
Thousands of lit candles, Christmas carols, and a powerful message of hope.
Bring Christmas Joy To A Child
Donate a new, unwrapped toy for children ages 1-14.
Serve With Nonprofit Partners
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- Sugar Hill
- Suwanee
Apartment Life: Holiday Party
December 8
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Bring holiday cheer this season by volunteering at our Christmas party. We need help putting together goodie bags, setting up the event, and cleaning up after the event. For more information, contact Taylor.
Atlanta Mission: Christmas Serving
December
Various Shifts
Bring holiday cheer this season by serving during the month of December at Atlanta Mission. Opportunities include holiday social activities, campus decorating, and serving holiday meals. For more information, visit atlantamission.org.
Boy With A Ball: Christmas Fiesta
December 9
10 am – 3 pm
Volunteer at our annual community party: serve lunch, help with activities, and distribute gifts to children in the community. For more information, contact Maria Bortolucci.
Campus Church: Community Thanksgiving Meal
November 23
10:45 am – 1:30 pm (Various Time Slots)
Volunteers are needed to help serve a free community Thanksgiving meal to more than 1,500 people living in the Norcross area. Volunteers will help with crafts and activities for children as well as greet and serve guests in the dining hall. For more information, contact Julie Williams.
Campus Church: Traveling Christmas Party
December 23
1:00 – 3:30 pm
Volunteers meet at Campus Church in Norcross and take Christmas to the homeless families living in our extended stay hotels by delivering toys, stockings, art kits, food, cleaning supplies and other needed items. For more information, contact Julie Williams.
City of Refuge: Holiday Crafts for Kids
December 14
4:45 – 7:15 pm
Volunteers are needed to bring and facilitate Christmas craft projects and themed games. This is a great opportunity for families and small groups, all ages are welcome. To learn more and to sign up, contact Katie Monson.
CLI Prison Alliance: Sponsor an Inmate
November - December
Online
Spread the gift of giving by sponsoring an inmate through their first Bible study series. For more information, contact Tim Curington.
Duluth Hands of Christ: Serve in the Food Pantry
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays in December
10 am – Noon, Noon – 2 pm
December is Perimeter’s month to serve at Duluth Hands of Christ. Grab your discipleship group, community group, and friends to serve at the Duluth Hands of Christ Food Pantry. Sign up on their website.
Eagle Ranch: Decorate for Christmas
November 18
9:00 am – noon
Help the ranch get festive for the holidays by putting up Christmas trees and decorating porches and indoor spaces. For more information, contact Meghan Washington.
Friends of Refugees: Winter Festival
December 9
Volunteers will help with setting up and breaking down the event as well as assisting with children’s games and cookie activities. For more information, contact Joe Nowland.
Frontline Response: Community Outreach
December 16
Volunteers are needed to help facilitate, along with our team, a special party at our headquarters to celebrate the festive season. Our kids will have a chance to receive gifts, play games and enjoy delicious food with their peers. For more information, contact Kemberly English.
Frontline Response: Thanksgiving Food Box Packing
November 18
Volunteers are needed to pack boxes of food for families in need so that they can enjoy a warm and delicious meal on Thanksgiving. For more information, contact Kemberly English.
Fully Furnished Ministries: Furniture Delivery
November 11 & 18
December 9 & 16
7:30 am – noon
Volunteers are needed to help deliver furniture to those in need. This is a great opportunity to see up-close the community that we serve. For more information, email or call John Dance (678-646-7451).
Fully Furnished Ministries: Furniture Prep
November 7 & 14
December 5 & 12
9:30 am – noon
Volunteers are needed to prepare furniture for deliveries. Activities will include wiping down, organizing and vacuuming furniture. This is a great opportunity for families with kids over the age of 10. For more information, email or call John Dance (678-646-7451).
House of Cherith: Christmas Cookie Decorating
December 8 & 15
Volunteers are invited to help decorate cookies with our residents. This is a great opportunity for a women’s small group. To learn more and to sign up, contact Katie Monson.
House of Cherith: Christmas Decorating
November 27 – December 1
10 am – 2 pm
Volunteers are invited to spread some Christmas cheer and help decorate our community. This is a great opportunity for a women’s small group. To learn more and sign up, contact Katie Monson.
Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries: Bless our Volunteers
December 18 - 22
Help thank our hard-working volunteers by bringing snacks, cookies, and sweet treats to the Co-op the week before Christmas. For more information, contact Shirley Cabe.
Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries: Deck Our Halls
First Week in December
Come decorate our facility for Christmas. We could use any décor that you are willing to donate. For more information, contact Shirley Cabe.
Next Generation Focus: Cookie Decorating
December 16
10 am – 2 pm
Volunteers are needed to help decorate Christmas cookies. For more information, contact Amy Sol.
No Longer Bound: Serve and Share a Holiday Meal
November 6 & 18, December 9
5 pm – 7 pm
Volunteers are needed to provide a meal and fellowship to the men in our community. It is especially fun if you bring a game or activity to share. For more information, contact Carol Smith.
North Fulton Community Charities: Santa Toy Shop
December 11 - 16
Roswell Presbyterian Church
Volunteers are needed to help receive toys and organize and assist on shopping days. For more information and to sign up, visit nfcchelp.org/toyland-shop.
North Gwinnett Co-op: Holiday Meal Boxes
Thanksgiving Boxes Due November 15
Christmas Boxes Due December 13
Pack some Thanksgiving and Christmas meal boxes as a discipleship group/sports club. List of items to go into the box is listed on their website. The Thanksgiving meal boxes are due by November 15. Christmas meal boxes are due December 13. Empty boxes can be provided. For more information, text Nicky J. (770-316-1914).
North Gwinnett Co-op: Sponsor a Child
Gifts Due December 6
4395 Commerce Dr., Buford
Sponsor a child in need for Christmas. Each child gets a winter coat, PJs, one outfit for school/church, one pair of shoes, underwear/socks and a toy for $30. Name/age/favorite color and toy wish list will be provided. Join a friend or neighbor and sponsor a child if you cannot do it on your own. Gifts are due December 6. For more information, text Nicky J. (770-316-1914).
North Gwinnett Co-op: Sponsor a Senior
November
Gifts Due by December 1
Sponsor a senior in need for Christmas. Items in the senior’s bag will be a 2024 calendar, pens/markers, socks, shaving kit (men) or deodorant (women), favorite candy/snack, $25 gift to their favorite restaurant, flushable wipes, coffee (1 lb minimum) or tea, and a large print word search book. No used items, please. Gifts are due by December 1. For more information, text Nicky J. (770-316-1914).
Perimeter Village: Meals for Perimeter Foster Families
November - December
Various Locations
Be the hands and feet of Jesus this holiday season by feeding children and families at our very own church. Great opportunities for individuals, families, and community/discipleship groups. For more information, contact Emily for recipes and instructions.
Rainbow Village: Art and Crafts Opportunity
December 20-21
Various Shifts
Volunteers are needed to provide a holiday themed activity, snack crafts, and games for the children in the Academy program. This is a great opportunity to come and interact with our children. For more information, contact Olivia Sheridan.
Rainbow Village: Thanksgiving Break Volunteers
November 20 – 22
Various Shifts
Volunteers are needed to assist our Academy team during the Thanksgiving holiday break. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old (with a parent) or older to volunteer individually. For more information, contact Olivia Sheridan.
Salvation Army of Gwinnett: Angel Tree Sorting and Toy Warehouse
November 27 – December 16
Various times (2-hour shifts)
Volunteers are needed to help set up our toy warehouse as well as sort and distribute toys from various Angel Trees. For more information, contact Analese Ryerson or visit their website.
Salvation Army of Gwinnett: Red Kettle Bell Ringing
Fridays & Saturdays
November 24 – December 23
10 am – 6 pm (2-hour shifts)
Belk at The Forum
Volunteers are needed to ring bells at the Belk at The Forum in Peachtree Corners. This is ideal for families or groups that could combine their time for the entire day. To sign up for a shift, visit RegisterToRing.com and enter group code: Perimeter Church.
Spectrum: Food Prep for our Holiday Tea Project
December 1 – 2
If you have the gift of baking, this opportunity is for you. Volunteers are needed to make tea sandwiches, scones, and tarts. We can give you ideas or bring your own thoughts. We are open to anything! For more information, contact Claire Dees.
Spectrum: Serving at our Holiday Tea Project
December 2
9 am – 1 pm
Volunteers are needed to help with our annual tea party. Responsibilities include helping set up, serve, and breakdown after the party. For more information, contact Claire Dees.
Street Grace: Georgia Festival of Trees
November 18-21, 24-26
10 am – 6 pm (4-hour shifts)World Congress Center Building A
(285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta)
Street Grace will be one of the beneficiaries of Georgia Festival of Trees this year. We need over 100 volunteers to fill various positions detailed in their handbook. For more information, contact Brooke Ruffin.
The Block: Weekend Food Program Delivery
November – December
We need teams to pick up food bags at our office and deliver them to the doorsteps of children in our local community. This is a great opportunity for friends and families to build relationships with residents in our community. For more information, contact Sarah Hobbs.
The Place of Forsyth: Holiday House Rack Building
November
Various Shifts
Volunteers are needed to help build racks to hold wrapping paper and other items for parents to grab during our toy event. For more information, contact Paige Whalen or Sarah Tarlowski.
The Place of Forsyth: Holiday House Remodel
October
Various Shifts
Volunteers are needed to repaint and fix up our Holiday House Toy Shed. No experience is necessary. For more information, contact Paige Whalen or Sarah Tarlowski.
Victoria’s Friends: Baskets of Love
November – December
Invite your neighbors, small groups, and friends to make gift baskets for vulnerable men and women in our community. These baskets bring inspiration and love to those going through difficult times. For more information, contact Victoria Teague (404-323-7448).
Wellspring Living: Gingerbread House & Hot Chocolate Night
December 1 & 8
6:30 – 8:00 pmLocation TBA
Plan and facilitate a gingerbread house making activity. Volunteers will be required to donate supplies, snacks, and hot chocolate. (Wellspring direct-service volunteer application required.) For more information, email volunteers@wellspringliving.org.
Wellspring Living: New Year’s Eve Meal and Party Supplies
December 31
Supplies due by December 30 at 8 pm
Help our program participants celebrate the New Year by donating fun party supplies and a dinner meal (dinner ingredients or gift card accepted as well). For more information, contact volunteers@wellspringliving.org.
Wellspring Living: Sponsor A Holiday Outing
November - December
Various Locations
Help our participants celebrate the holiday season by experiencing off campus fun at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coke, or a Local Restaurant. Opportunities may be sponsored by an individual, group, or organization. For more information, email volunteers@wellspringliving.org.
Pray For Our Nonprofit Partners
Each night have one person in your family select a nonprofit or school to pray for.
If you’re going to look at Christmas lights, heading out to shop, or going out to dinner with friends we invite you to Park and Pray along the way.
Stop by one of our nonprofits or a school and pray for them in your car. Pray for their staff, volunteers, and the clients they serve. This can be done at any time and is a great opportunity for families with children of all ages.