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CHRISTMAS TOY
STORE
Building a Bridge
from a Need - to Help and Salvation in Christ
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 What is a Toy
Store?
- A store where parents who
can't afford to buy toys for their children for Christmas get NEW toys.
Then counseling is provided to find out if there are other needs:
clothes, food, etc. Always, the plan of salvation in Christ is
shared.
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From where do these parents and grandparents come?
- They are referred to the
store by church members, pastors, community leaders, home health nurses,
school counselors and teachers, and agencies such as JobLink, and the
Salvation Army.
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From where do the NEW toys come?
- The toys are given by the
churches of the Dan Valley Missionary Baptist Association and those in the
community who want to help. Money can also be given and we will have
buyers who will shop for the Toy Store.
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How do the needy parents know they can shop?
- Letters of invitation are
sent to them. They must reply to get a date and time to shop.
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How do they know how many toys they can choose?
- As toys are given, each
one is marked ten cents on the dollar. The ten cents is for
self-esteem for the parents. Each parent is told they can spend from
$2.50 to $4.50 for each child. If the needy parents cannot afford
even $2.50, etc., they get a "shop free" card. It is not about
money, it is about self-esteem and salvation.
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How is the store set up?
- Tables are set up around
the wall of a room. Each table represents an age range such as:
birth to two years old or 8-10 year old boys or teens.
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How many volunteers does a Toy Store require?
- There are volunteers to
receive and mark toys, volunteers making parents feel welcome, volunteers
to help shop, and counselors.
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Who in our association of churches is involved?
- Anyone who wants to be.
There is a place for everyone!
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How can I become involved?
- For more
information, call Hermine Powell, Associational WMU Director, at
336-342-2843.
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