‘Tis the season of giving, and we’re stepping into a powerful journey of compassion and care! This season, inspired by Matthew 25, we’re reminded of the wisdom and joy in serving those in need. We invite you to be part of our extraordinary Season of Generosity.

In partnership with the Western Service Workers Association (WSWA), we’re on a mission to bring hope, joy, and nourishment to our community. This year, we’re aiming to provide over 400 Thanksgiving meals to families in need — touching the lives of more than 1,600 people!

We can’t do it without YOU. Your hands, hearts, and generosity make all the difference.

Here’s how you can get involved:

• Use the grocery list to provide a meal kit

• Help us pack and deliver kits

• Request a meal kit for a family in need

Join us in spreading love, sharing hope, and making this holiday season truly unforgettable for our community.

This Christmas, we’re partnering with Prison Fellowship to bless families whose children have a parent in prison. Our goal is to sponsor 55 kids, each receiving a wrapped gift from their very own wishlist.

Here’s how you can get involved:

• Sponsor a child – Starting November 1, choose a name and purchase a gift from their wishlist

• Gift drop-off – All gifts should be turned in by December 1

• Wrap party – Join a group of volunteers to wrap gifts (date TBD before pickup)

• Celebrate with us – Attend the Pickup Party on Saturday, December 7, 3–5PM in the Video Café, where families will pick up their gifts and enjoy light refreshments

Together, let’s remind these kids and families that they are seen, loved, and never forgotten this Christmas.

Are you handy, creative, strong, or simply great at following directions? We’d love for you to join our Decorations Team as we “deck the halls” of our Sacramento Campus for the holidays!

We’ll be transforming multiple spaces and need as many hands as possible to bring the festive vision to life.

This year, we’re asking for a 3-hour commitment, serving in an area that fits your skills and comfort level.

Serve Areas:

1. Set Up: Pull out decor, assemble and fluff trees, and set the stage for the magic.
2. Creative: Hang lights, place ornaments, add garlands and bows throughout the building.
3. Tear Down: Help us take down the decor, organize, and store items neatly.

Serve Times:
Sunday, Nov 30 | 4 PM – 9 PM
Tuesday, Dec 2 | 8 AM – 6 PM

Join us in creating a warm, joyful atmosphere that welcomes our community this holiday season!

“The Gift of Giving” with The Table Community Foundation is a special opportunity for kids to experience the joy of giving before they receive a gift for themselves. Join us in providing these students with an unforgettable holiday experience — helping them learn the joy of generosity while making a lasting impact in our community!

You can make a difference this holiday season by:

• Donating Target gift cards to sponsor a student’s holiday shopping spree

• Volunteering your time to shop alongside students (must be livescanned — details: Midtown Livescan)

Event Details:
Saturday, December 13th
Target – 7505 Laguna Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758
8:30am–10:00am

Our goal is $125 per child to make their holiday shopping experience memorable.

Gift card donation info:

• Emailed gift cards → engage@thetablecf.org

• Physical gift cards → bring to church by Thursday, 12/11

This holiday season, we’re partnering with the Elk Grove Food Bank to bring joy and warmth to seniors in our community! The Food Bank is hoping to bless over 500 seniors, and we get to be part of making that happen.

With their wish lists in hand, our Midtown family will shop for gifts on Friday, December 6th, and deliver them to the Food Bank on Sunday, December 8th.

Here’s how you can help spread some holiday cheer:

1. Donate up to $100 per senior by December 3rd

• Email a digital Target gift card to holidays@midtownchurch.org

• Drop off a labeled (“SANTA”) physical Target gift card at the Holiday Hub in our church lobbies

• Or, register and donate online

2. Wrap gifts with us!
Join our Midtown family to wrap gifts after service on Sunday, December 7th at 11:30AM.

Let’s come together to show our seniors they’re remembered, valued, and loved this Christmas season.

CityNet provides shelter for men and women experiencing homelessness, and this December, we have two opportunities to show love and care tangibly.

Serve Dates:

• Friday, December 13 – Florin Road Shelter 

• Friday, December 27 – East Parkway Shelter

We’ll be bringing lunch, clothing, and hygiene items, and we’d love for you to join us in serving and connecting with our community.

Volunteer Roles & Times:
10:00–10:30 AM → Greet & Sign In Volunteers
10:30–11:30 AM → Set-Up Team & Shopping Assistants
11:00 AM → Greet Guests with Sweets
11:30 AM–1:00 PM → Serve Food
1:00–1:30 PM → Clean Up

Must be 18+ to volunteer.

This is a beautiful opportunity to share kindness, encouragement, and hope with our unhoused neighbors.

Questions? Email dawn@beencouragedinc.com.

Join us in helping to bring smiles to children by handing out Christmas gifts and making the season a little brighter for families in our community.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting families as they “shop” for toys
• Restocking the toy shoppe
• Helping create a fun, festive atmosphere that’ll make everyone feel like a kid again!

Why volunteer?

• Meet great people and make new friends
• Enjoy the magic of the season while giving back
• Help make this holiday season unforgettable for families

Grab your friends, put on your favorite holiday sweater, and sign up today to be part of the fun for both our Sacramento and Elk Grove campuses!