This holiday season, as we celebrate with our loved ones, let’s also remember our neighbors in need. Hope for the Holidays aims to spread joy, warmth, and hope across our community. By coming together, we can make sure everyone experiences Jesus this season.
Hope For the Holidays
OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2024
SELECT YOUR CAMPUS BELOW
GLOUCESTER CAMPUS
Operation Christmas Child
OCTOBER – NOVEMBER
Operation Christmas Child is a global initiative that shares the love of Christ by delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need around the world.
We’ll be handing out shoeboxes for families to fill on October 20th.
Filled boxes can be returned between October 27th and November 17th.
GREENBRIER CAMPUS
Operation Blessing
NOVEMBER 6
Join us on November 6th as we come together to to pack hygiene kits for those affected by recent hurricanes.
Operation Christmas Child
OCTOBER 20 – NOVEMBER 10
Operation Christmas Child is a global initiative that shares the love of Christ by delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need around the world.
Filled boxes can be dropped off in the gathering area.
HAMPTON CAMPUS
Food Drive
OCTOBER – NOVEMBER
From October through November, we will be collecting non-perishable food items to support families in need. Donations can be dropped off at the Next Steps Center.
The food collected will be distributed on November 23rd at 9 AM. If you’re interested in volunteering to help with the distribution, please reach out to missions@libertylive.church.
Below is a list of items we need donated for the event.
Encouraging Note & Scriptures
Other Thanksgiving Items
Mashed Potatoes
Cranberry Sauce
Canned Greens
Macaroni & Cheese
Cornbread Mix
Gravy
Stuffing
Toy Drive
OCTOBER 6 – DECEMBER 9
From October 6th through December 9th, we will be collecting new toys to stock our Toy Store, where families in need can come and select gifts for their children at no cost.
The Toy Store will be on December 14th in the Dining Hall.
Donations can be dropped off at the Next Steps Center. If you’d prefer to donate online, you can order from our Amazon registry, and the toy will be delivered directly to the church for the Toy Store.
Interested in volunteering? Click the Volunteer button below to sign up for a time slot.
Toy Drive Gift Request
Toy Drive Volunteer
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HARBOUR VIEW CAMPUS
Christmas Toy Drive
NOVEMBER 3 – DECEMBER 1
Information available in the Gathering Area. Gifts can be returned to the Gathering Area.
Operation Christmas Child
OCTOBER 20 – NOVEMBER 17
Operation Christmas Child is a global initiative that shares the love of Christ by delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need around the world.
Filled boxes can be dropped off in the gathering area.
SMITHFIELD CAMPUS
Thanksgiving Stuffing Drive
OCTOBER 1-27
We are collecting 500 boxes of stuffing to donate to the Christian Outreach Program, helping provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need throughout Isle of Wight County. Donations can be dropped off in the Gathering Area or at the office.
Operation Christmas Child
OCTOBER 20 – NOVEMBER 10
Operation Christmas Child is a global initiative that shares the love of Christ by delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need around the world.
This year, we’re aiming to fill 200 boxes, and we need your help!
Filled boxes can be dropped off in the gathering area.
Smithfield Christmas Market
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 | 9AM-12PM
Join us on Saturday, December 7, from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Smithfield Market as we hand out free hot chocolate, cider, and cookies. It’s the perfect opportunity to spread holiday cheer and hand out invite cards to our community for our Christmas Eve services.
Smithfield Christmas Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 | 9AM
Join us for the Smithfield Christmas Parade, where we’ll be handing out candy and invitations to our Christmas Eve services! If you’d like to contribute, we’ll be accepting candy donations following Candy Palooza.
YORK RIVER CAMPUS
Stonehouse Elementary Angel
NOVEMBER 17 – DECEMBER 8
We will sponsor 50-60 needy children from Stonehouse Elementary to provide Christmas gifts for them.
Operation Christmas Child
OCTOBER 20 – NOVEMBER 10
Operation Christmas Child is a global initiative that shares the love of Christ by delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need around the world.
Filled boxes can be dropped off in the gathering area.