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TERRACE LAKE CHURCH
TERRACE LAKE CHURCH
Christmas Eve with Terrace Lake 2 Worship times 5:00 & 6:30pm
We are so excited to host you at our 4th annual Christmas Closet. This event is meant to show you and your family the love of Christ by taking away some of the financial burden of Christmas. The focus of Christmas is the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, and sharing gifts with our loved ones is one way that we can celebrate the Best Gift.
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE INFO BELOW and contact Leah if you have any questions.
When
Saturday, December 7th from 2-5 pm
Where
Terrace Lake Church (4260 W 200 S)
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There are limited spots for this event. Please only sign up if you are committed to attending.
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Along with shopping, we will have a Christmas party for your family to participate in. Here is what will be included:
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Delicious food & drinks
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A posed family picture—come dressed up! (You can wear matching Christmas PJ's, dressy Christmas outfits, or whatever you want. There is no dress code for the church or the event.)
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Creating a picture frame, as a family, for your family picture
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Details about the shopping:
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Each family will get 30 minutes (ONLY) to shop (if you have 5 or more children, you will get 45 minutes).
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We will send out a preview list of the types of items available the week before. We ask that you spend some time before the event thinking about what you would like to purchase so that you can get all your shopping done within the 30 minute time slot.
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Please also spend time before the event thinking about your total budget.
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You will be allowed to purchase 5 gifts per child if you are the primary care giver.
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Your family will be assigned a shopping "elf" helper who will welcome you to the event and help you shop for the right items within your budget in the Closet.
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ALL kids-of all ages-will go to childcare while you are shopping (ONLY). Your kids CANNOT be unsupervised during the Christmas Closet event.
FAQ’s:
What can I expect when I show up? You will check in and verify that we have your correct information and you will meet your "elf" for the evening. (The elf will help you know where to go and what to do throughout the evening.) Then you will visit the Christmas party until it is time to shop (food, picture, picture frame). (If you are in the first shopping group, you will go to the party after you shop.) When it's time, someone will let you know to take your kids to their room and get ready to shop. After shopping, you will checkout and someone will help you carry your gifts to your car, then you will come back in and pick up your kids. You are welcome to stay and hang out as long as you would like.
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What will my kids do while I am shopping? Your kids will go to a childcare room where they will hear the Christmas story about our Savior King, Jesus. This way you can shop without "prying" eyes, and we will help you get your gifts out to your car in concealed bags before you go back to pick your kids up.
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How much should I expect to pay? All of the gifts in the closet are BRAND NEW, and will be discounted at least 70% off of the purchase price. If you purchase 5 gifts for your child, depending on the type of gifts, you can expect to spend $20-$80 per child.
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How do I pay? You will pay immediately following your shopping time. You can pay by cash or card. It is important for our process that you work on a budget for how much you can spend. This will also help you save enough money prior to the Closet. If you cannot pay on the day, you will not be able to shop.
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​How can I best utilize the help of the shopping "elf" helper? It is important that you think about what types of gifts you would like to purchase for your child(ren) and how much you can spend on each child. Your elf will help you navigate the closet, keep track of your totals so that you stay within your budget, and carry your items to checkout.
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What time should I arrive? You will get assigned a shopping time ahead of the event. Your time slot will be determined based on when you signed up and the number of children. You should come at least 30 minutes before your shopping time (unless you are in the 1st group) so that you can enjoy the food & drinks, have your picture taken, and make your family picture frame.
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How will I get the family picture after the event? Your family picture will be taken with a high quality, digital camera. The photographer will edit the photos and we will send you a digital copy, as well as mail you a printed copy for your picture frame.
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What if I’m not in the first shopping group? Will there be enough “good” gifts for me to pick from? We have a large, high quality inventory of gifts. We will also be restocking throughout the event, so there should be an even "spread" of gifts in each group. While we would never guarantee to have a specific gift, we do hope to provide items that work for your child within your price range…no matter when you shop.
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What if I am a grandparent and want to shop? As a grandparent, you are permitted to shop for up to 3 gifts per child.
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What if I sign up and cannot make it? Please only sign up if you do plan to attend. The hope of the event is really that you will be here to experience the whole thing. We understand that things happen - people get sick, work schedules change, etc. If you cannot make it, we can designate a shopper for you. You would communicate with us what your child(ren) like and they will do there best to find gifts that work for them within your budget.