Briefly In Religion

Alternative Market a big success

Neighborhood Congregational Church’s Alternative Christmas Market, sponsored over two weekends by JOY Ministry (Justice, Outreach and You), featured 14 organizations, Creations by Clara Lee and the Laguna Beach Resource Center Adopt-A-Family Program, in addition to NCC Kids.

The grand total for purchases was $6,079, according to the church.

The NCC Kids, under the direction of Mary LaRusso, sold $85 worth of reindeer and snowman “poop” (malted milk balls and mini marshmallows). The proceeds were used to purchase a flock of chicks, 60 fruit trees, two soccer balls, and food for a rescued sea lion. In addition, the Adopt-A-Family Program, led by Lisa Tsufura, had a record number of 28 “adoptees.”