Members were invited to donate appropriate items for the baskets, and there was an overwhelming response!

Some of the thoughtful gifts, which were tailored to individual taste, included varieties of tea; coffee and coffee mugs; chocolate truffles; cookies, crackers, and other snacks; notebooks and pens; warm socks; and lap blankets. The teens also included personalized cards containing encouraging words and Bible verses. 

The gift baskets were much appreciated by recipients in the Charlotte, Hickory, and Columbia congregations.