This is the Day!

Welcome to the 

12th day of the 

12th month of the 

12th year!

~ 1 2 . 1 2 . 1 2 ! ~

 

  

We rejoice in this day of the Lord as 

we celebrate your generosity in GIVING $12.

(click here if you would still like to do so today!)

 We rejoice in this day of the Lord as we celebrate your kindness in GIVING 12lbs.  (click here if you would still like to do so virtually today, otherwise you can bring your donated goods to Bethany Lutheran Church or Metro CareRing at any time!)

We rejoice in this day of the Lord as we celebrate your generosity in TELLING 12 people.  (Forward this blog address if you would still like to do so today!)

This IS the day that the Lord has made, 

a day where people from around the nation 

come together to rejoice in moving 

toward a world without hunger.  

This IS the day to be thankful and GLAD

 for the volunteers, donors and praying

 people of God who find ways to connect 

hungry people to nutritious food 

with dignity and respect.  

This IS the day that the Lord has made; 

let us REJOICE and be glad IN IT!

Encouragement to Be Generous

 For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has—not according to what one does not have.  

I do not mean that there should be 

relief for others and pressure on you, 

but it is a question of a fair balance between 

your present abundance and their need, 

so that their abundance may be for your need, 

in order that there may be a fair balance.  

2 Corinthians 8:12-14 NRSV

Give $12 HERE.

Give 12lb HERE.

Tell 12 people about 12.12.12 today!

Knocking Down Hunger

The Spirit of Giving

The heart of the giver makes the gift dear and precious.

Martin Luther

Give $12.   ~   Give 12 lbs of food.

We thank you for giving from your heart today.

Fresh Light

Photo by Aviva Goldfarb

"Today marks the first day of Hanukkah, an eight day holiday for people who observe the Jewish faith.  Like most Jewish holidays, Hanukkah contains elements and traditions which were carried over into the Christian faith.  What I especially like about Hanukkah is the focus on light, which is so important to Christians during the season of Advent when candles are lit each week as we celebrate our season of waiting.  Hanukkah is not about waiting, though. Hanukkah is about celebrating God’s miraculous restoration of the Jewish Temple for worship of God." ~ Commentary by Pastor Bill TeWinkle

Why wait a moment more to restore some hope to the world?

Shed some light on the families of Metro CareRing

by donating some fresh vegetables HERE.  

Lead Us

Gracious and holy God, 
lead us from death to life, 

from falsehood to truth.  

Lead us from despair to hope, 

 from fear to trust.  

Lead us from hate to love, 

from war to peace.  

Let peace fill out hearts, our world, our universe;  through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Lead the way toward peace by visiting www.metrocarering.org and donating today!

Eat That Frog

'Twas the 6th of December

And all through the Blog.

Not a moment to waste,

So please....EAT THAT FROG!

Click on the photo above to donate today!

Stop trying to do everything on your 'to do' list - learn how to focus on the most important things and make sure they get done. - Taken from "Eat That Frog" by Brian Tracy.

Hot Off the Press

Have you been

 Well, look no further because it 

 We know that

 ...too short for people to go hungry.

because you have the power to

Many of you generously used Colorado Gives Day to purchase your

 And you can certainly

 Donate your $12 toward the 12.12.12 Hunger Relief campaign HERE

in ending hunger today!!

Rise and Shine

 From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, 

the name of the LORD is to be praised.  Psalm 113:3

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 We are giving praise this morning for everyone
who has already pledged their support on this  
Colorado Gives Day!  
If you are still looking to donate,
click on the green box to the right ----->
   

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As you begin your morning full of sunshine,
remember that many of the common items you are
enjoying at your breakfast table
can be donated online in the Virtual Food Drive:

The cereal you pour into your bowls can be donated HERE...

 ...and the the milk you pour onto that cereal can be donated HERE.

From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, 

the name of the LORD is to be praised.  Psalm 113:3

The Sun Will Come Out

The sun will come out...TOMORROW!

Tomorrow is the Big Day

 for giving here in Colorado! 

As you're mapping out your end-of-year giving, take the opportunity to schedule a donation to Metro CareRing for Colorado Gives Day, Tuesday, December 4th. 100% of your donation will come directly to Metro CareRing, ensuring our hungry neighbors continue to be fed through the busy holiday season. Thanks to FirstBank, an incentive fund will increase the value of every dollar you donate.

    

To schedule your gift today, simply  CLICK HERE and check the box to "Schedule a donation for Colorado Gives Day 12/4/2012". After setting up an account, you'll receive an email that the donation has been scheduled and another email when the gift is processed on December 4th.  

Gifts must be made online by credit card or checking account for MCR to receive bonus funds. Remember, gifts over $500 qualify for a 25% tax-credit through Denver Enterprise Zone. Both individuals and businesses are eligible.   

Please feel free to contact Alayna at ahamilton@metrocarering.org or 303-350-3652 with any questions or to help set up your Giving First account.

Our thanks for making tomorrow, 

Tuesday, December 4th,

a day full of sunshine and LIGHT!

Ready, Set....WAIT

Here are a couple of staples that are always flying off the shelves at Metro CareRing.  These items are needed EVERY DAY.   Participants who visit Metro CareRing always select a soup, an entree, peanut butter or tuna, a vegetables/fruit and a beverage, thus these items are essential to creating their meal and are always in high demand.

Applesauce 
Dinty Moore Stew
Vegetables 
Entrees - Chef Boyardee, etc. 
Nuts 
Tuna

As we enter into this season of Advent,

As we wait for the Christ Child to come,

Let us end the wait for those needing a meal.

Don't wait to share the hope and message of 12.12.12 with others today!

Peach Be With You

 

On the first day of December, 

my true love gave to me....

a can of peaches for the pantry!

One can of organic, sliced peaches is only $1.25 and is easily purchased through the Virtual Food Drive website, available HERE.

Toss a couple of cans in your virtual cart, and you'll be spreading the love and singing your way to ending hunger in no time!

Peach be with you. 

And also with you.