MURRIETA — Community Outreach Ministry (COM) marked its 25th anniversary with its annual Angel Tree Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, bringing together families, youth, community leaders and partners for a morning of celebration, recognition and support at Gateway Church of the Nazarene in Murrieta.COM thanked Pastor Cory Miller and Spanish Pastors Eliel and Renee Morales for use of the sanctuary, parking lot and church volunteers. The ministry also recognized the Angel Tree team: Janice Hare, who maintains year-round contact with families; Johnna Hose, who registers participants; and Ankoma Hose, who distributes gifts.The event serves children ages 1–18 who have incarcerated parents in Southwest Riverside County. Children are referred to Angel Tree — a Prison Fello
