As we embrace the spirit of giving this Christmas season, we're excited to invite you to support our long-time mission partner, Abundant Life Ministries, through their Annual Christmas Store. This cherished First Pres tradition not only provides quality gifts to families in need but also teaches youth valuable financial literacy as they "shop" with their Blue Bucks incentive "money" that they work towards earning during the first half of the school year.

Here's how you can join us in this special effort:

1. Donate Gifts
Help stock the Christmas Store by purchasing gifts from Abundant Life’s 2025 Christmas Store Shopping List. Your generosity ensures that students can shop for their loved ones and themselves while learning the power of wise spending and saving.

Once you've purchased your gifts, you may drop them off at the First Pres Office in the marked collection bin by December 9th.


Click the URL below to view the Shopping List and reserve gifts

https://firstprescharlottesville.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/5ba3769f-912b-43ad-90df-d5eb0c18e102


2. Volunteer Your Time
Bring your holiday cheer and help create a magical experience for our community's children! Volunteer at the Christmas Store on Saturday, December 13th from 10:00am - 3:00pm. There are also several volunteer shifts available leading up to the event. Choose the job and time slot that works best for you and make this a memorable day for everyone involved.


Click the URL below to Volunteer at the Christmas Store

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0849A8A623A1F94-59020157-abundant#/


Thank you for continuing this wonderful tradition of generosity and service. We are deeply grateful for your support in making this Christmas brighter for Abundant Life’s youth and their families.