Christmas Spirit in Action

As we approach the Christmas season, the Spirituality and Service Action Group are excited to share two initiatives we hope will spread the Christmas spirit and help those in need. The first of these is ‘Gifts of Grace’, an initiative by the Australian Lutheran World Services (ALWS) that aims to provide meaningful gifts which support and empower communities around the world. This year, over the next three weeks, we are fundraising in the school community to see how much we can raise together, with all funds being donated to helping villages and people in African countries.

The Spirituality and Service Action Group will be selling ice blocks on Friday afternoon (3:15-3:30pm) to our Year 6-12 students. Ice blocks will sell for $2 each or 3 for $5. There is also an opportunity for PLC families to donate directly to ‘Gifts of Grace’, which is outlined in the information booklet being distributed to students this week.

The second focus this year is the ‘Salvation Army Christmas Appeal’, whereby families are invited to bring along gifts for young families (mainly aimed at children-teenagers). Gifts could be a bag of non-perishable pantry items; gift vouchers; toys; clothes etc. These gifts do not need to be wrapped, as they will be distributed by the Salvation Army to families in need. Gifts can be placed under our PLC Christmas Tree, which is located in the Main Administration building, or brought to the P-5 Christmas Carol evening (a place will be designated for gifts).

Further information about these initiatives will be posted on NAV.

Thank you for your support of the Service and Spirituality Action Group. We invite you to consider extending your generosity to our local and global communities during this Christmas season.

Pacific Spirituality and Service Action Group