The John 3:16 Center Annual Toy Drive is November 3rd  - December 5^th.  They are hoping to serve over 500 children at the Littleton & Roanoke Rapids locations through their Christmas Outreach Program. There are 3 was you can help this year. First you can help them by sponsoring a child (ages newborn - 16) with a donation of  $100 or participating in their Annual Toy Drive by dropping off new unwrapped toys at the John 3:16 Center in Littleton.

Suggested items to donate for children up to age 16:

Socks and Underwear (All sizes)

Puzzles (Varying ages. Please do NOT go over 500 pieces)

Books (for every age group)

Games (board games or card games)

Batteries (as we like to provide them if they are needed with toys and games)

Toys but please NO toy weapons

Some of the hardest items that they tend to receive less of is for toddler age and teenagers. Some ideas for teenagers are watches, wallets, purses, costume jewelry, make up/nail polish, beauty and self care items, hats and sporting goods.  For babies and toddlers: learning toys Musical toys, infant toys/plush toys.

Lastly, the John 3:16 Center is in need of volunteers in helping transport items from the Center to Littleton United Methodist Church (LUMC) and for setting up the "Christmas Shoppe" on December 10^th from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Also, at LUMC, volunteers are needed to be personal shoppers/wrappers on December 11^th  & 12^th & December 15^th thru 18^th in assisting parents in picking out gifts for their children from 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM on the days listed above.

The John 3:16 Center also needs volunteers to help set up for the Christmas Party for the families they serve on Friday, December 19^th, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. Volunteers are also needed to assist with the Christmas Party on Saturday, December 20^th, with parking, serving food, assisting Santa, and mingling with the families. For more information or to sign up call the John 3:16 Center at (252) 586-1800 or talk to Sara Little.

Lakeside Lutheran will be hosting our Community Thanksgiving Service this year. It will be Sunday, November 23^rd, at 5:30 P.M. The ecumenical service will feature special music and Rev. Keith Porter from Littleton United Methodist Church will deliver the message giving thanks to God for his goodness. You will  also have the opportunity to donate a food and/or money offering to support the John 3:16 Center Food Pantry.

It is time to get into the Christmas Spirit! We will be decorating the Chrismon Tree and the Sanctuary on Saturday, November 29, at 9:00 A.M. We will also be setting up the Nativity Scene. Join us if you would like to help!

All Members, Former Members, Friends and Family

Are cordially invited to Littleton Baptist Church

On Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.

For our Annual Homecoming Service

followed by a Covered Dish Lunch in our Fellowship Hall.

Everyone is encouraged to bring covered dishes/desserts to share.

Dr. Barry Jones, dean of Campbell University Divinity and the 

Lewis E. and Martha Barnes Tyner Chair of Bible,

will be the speaker.

The service will be followed immediately by a 

covered dish luncheon.

Please invite former members, family, and friends

to be our guest.

There will be no Sunday School on this day