In 2023 ABCCM was able to provide parents in need with toys and gifts for nearly 1,700 children. This year, due to Hurricane Helene, we are anticipating an exponential increase in requests for Christmas assistance and are planning for 2,500+ children. These are the items that were most requested on the 2024 children’s wish lists and were needed every day in the Christmas Shop (our hub for gift collection and distribution) throughout the program. We are the only organization in the area that take applications up to Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th

For all ages:  Coloring books and crayons/markers/colored pencils, Board games and puzzles, Sports balls (basketballs, soccer balls, footballs),  Scooters/skateboards and helmets,  LEGOs and LEGO Friends sets,  Camping and fishing gear
Babies and Toddlers age 0-4: Light-up/electronic toys, Educational toys

Children age 4-11:  Barbie and baby dolls, DIY activity kits (jewelry, science, slime, etc.), RC vehicles and drones

Tweens and Teens age 11-18: Instant cameras and film, Wireless audio (earbuds, headphones, speakers), Bath and body care kits (soap, lotion, body spray/deodorant), Jewelry and accessories (purses, wallets, backpacks)

Wishlist gifts that may be requested in response to Hurricane Helene: Backpacks and lunchboxes, Water bottles and travel mugs, Flashlights, Walkie-talkies, Comfy blankets (teens), Camping items (children’s tents and sleeping bags)

You can drop off all your church family Christmas cards in the fellowship building between now and Christmas. Our Senior Adults will be delivering cards as a mission project. No donation is required but if you would like to make a donation all proceeds will go to Samaritans Purse.

Baltimore, Maryland

The Gates Church is led by Austin O'Donald. Currently The Gates Church is seeking to do ministry that brings hope, help and healing in the Armistead Gardens, Colgate near the Eastpoint Mall, Dundalk, and Essex in Baltimore.

Boone North Carolina

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Baisden WV

Gilbert Creek Baptist Church is located in the coal mining  Appalachian mountains of WV.
Corinth is seeking to help revitalize and partner with Gilbert Creek through various mission trips and mission strategies.

Northern Georgia and Haiti

This non-profit outreach ministry is dedicated to helping widows and orphans in distress by meeting their spiritual, economic and physical needs through salvation, housing, occupations, education and sustenance. They serve Northern Georgia and are also dedicated to the nation of Haiti.