4th Annual ‘Christmas Toy Give Away’ Set For December 22nd

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOY GIVEAWAY!

I had the pleasure of speaking to one of the most giving people I've ever met today. Her name is Pastor Carolyn Hagen, she runs the Love Christian Fellowship Church and The Hagen Center in St. Cloud, along with a great and caring group of volunteers, and family members, who work and donate their extra time to taking care of people in need.

Pastor Hagen stopped by today to remind us of the Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway, that will be taking place on Sunday, December 22nd from Noon until 2 pm.

'Gifts will be available for those in need for newborns all the way through age 16. If you know someone or a family that is in need this holiday season, we'd like you to share this message with those families so they can get pre-registered in order to receive gifts by December 20th at 1 pm,' said Pastor Hagen.

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You can click HERE to register. Pastor Carolyn asks that you please include your name, phone number, address, and ages of the children you are needing gifts for; and to specify if the child is 'boy' or 'girl.'

There will be a maximum gift allowance of three toys per household while supplies last.

The Hagen Center building is located at 340 7th Avenue South in St. Cloud. The Love Christian Fellowship Church is a spirit-filled non-denominational church where everyone is welcome to come. They teach with the Bible, and anyone, whether they are homeless, having a hard time, or just need to find grace, can come without judgment.

ARE YOU HURT?

If you or someone you know is in need, in any way, whether it be physically, mentally, or emotionally, the Christan Fellowship Church welcomes you in with open arms to help you. The ministry works off of donations only; there is no government funding whatsoever. It's run by caring people who are volunteers and most have full-time jobs; that care about people, even if they are having the worst day of their lives.

DO YOU NEED HELP?

They serve free delicious meals every Sunday and Wednesday, from noon until 3 pm, and also have a clothing closet and food pantry in the lower level of the Hagen Center, which is open every Sunday and Wednesday from noon to 3 pm as well. The volunteers do this work in St. Cloud because they feel it is 'The right thing to do." Everything they give is given free of charge 'In the love of Jesus.'

They want to make a positive difference for people here in the community and Pasto Carolyn says that it gives God glory, and helping others makes us feel good too.

Pastor Carolyn reminds people that 'It's important to support a good cause. It shows your alignment with  the values behind the action and we want to inspire others to do the same.'

LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW WITH PASTOR HAGEN BY CLICKING ON THE PLAYER BELOW:

WAYS YOU CAN HELP OTHERS

If you can donate practical household items such as sheets, pillowcases, clean clothing, and non-perishable food items, they could use your help and donations. Everything they do is by word of mouth, so any help you could provide today would be much appreciated.

You can learn more by emailing Pastor Carolyn at info@carolynhagenministries.com, or call: 612.250.1462 and ask for Pastor Carolyn.

Pastor Carolyn says, 'It's not all about the financial part. If you are someone who cannot donate financially, your spare time is valuable to them. If you don't have a dime, give some time.'