The 2025 Christmas Holiday House gift distribution will be held on Saturday, December 13, at the First Baptist Church Education Building in Fayette.

The Christmas Holiday House project distributes toys, games, art supplies, books, hats, and gloves to provide happy holiday celebrations for registered families. Last year, Christmas Holiday House served 259 children, ages newborn to 12 years, in Howard County.

Support for Christmas Holiday House comes from individuals, church groups, and civic organizations.

Those wishing to contribute to the 2025 Christmas Holiday House may do so by sending cash donations to treasurer, Pat Hilgedick, 105 Givens Road, Fayette. New items—toys, books, games, puzzles, art supplies, hats and gloves—are also accepted.  Drop boxes for gifts will be placed at local banks and Peacock Beauty Shop during the month of November. 

Families wishing to register for Christmas Holiday House must do so at the First Baptist Church Education Building from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, or on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Christmas Holiday House is a community program under the auspices of First Christian Church Outreach Committee.  Long-time Fayette resident, Carolyne Peery, spearheaded this community project which is now in its twenty-fourth year, thanks to the generosity of the people of Howard County and the dedication of many volunteers who make it happen.

For further information, or to volunteer to help in any way, contact Pat Hilgedick (660-888-9932), or Beverly Markland (573-239-0709).