Christmas 2026

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    Operation Christmas Child 2026 is almost here!

    • Shoeboxes will be available beginning Sat. 11/7 and Sun. 11/8.

    • Boxes can be picked up in Centrum, or you can use your own box(es). Or build a box online here!

    • Filled boxes can be returned to table in the Centrum beginning 11/14.

    • Final day to return boxes is Sunday 11/22 by 11:30am.

    • Online goal page: Build an box online if you are unable to fill a physical one! The link to this page can be found here.

    • $10 donation to cover shipping fees should be mailed or paid online. Please do not include payment inside the boxes.

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    2026 Annual Salvation Army Toy Drive

    November 21 — December 13

    Donate NEW UNWRAPPED TOYS for children from infants through age 12. Bring them to the table in the Centrum beginning November 21st.

Your Mission & Service Ministry Team distributed October Mission funds as follows:

  • $1,800.00 to Roadrunner Food Bank: Families in our community facing hunger are stretching every dollar and making tough choices to cover the basics like rent, utilities, and other essentials - leaving little for a holiday meal. Together, we can rise to the challenge of hunger in our community and ensure everyone has food to thrive, cherish, and share this holiday season. rrfb.org

  • $ 200.00 to Samaritan’s Purse: Sending gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This donation covers the cost of promotional materials for our Faith Lutheran collection. samaritanspurse.org

Just In Case You Missed the Common Hope Presentations on Sept. 26-27

With 4 students graduating in November that are sponsored by members of Faith Lutheran as well as by the entire congregation, the September Mission Weekend was an exciting day of stories of personal journeys and connections from sponsors. We ARE a Bridge of Hope for children and families in Guatemala, and there are many ways to STAND WITH COMMON HOPE to help these students be successful. For more information about Sponsorship, Pathways Members, One Time Donations, or Travel to Guatemala, go to: commonhope.org.

Meet the Children We Sponsor

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    Jade

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    Juan Daniel

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Serving others with our time, talents and treasure … here in Albuquerque and across the world.