Christmas is just not Christmas unless you're able to share, enjoy and celebrate it with kids. It's easy to catch on to their contagious excitement, and experience the wonder of Christmas all over again. For our family, this also means getting involved in various ministries that work with children, especially at this time of year. And no, it's not just about the gifts but rather extending love to these little ones - the ones most vulnerable in our society.
That's why we participate in Operation Christmas Child (through Samaritan's Purse) and send a shoebox of gifts out to a child in need. For many children, this is the only Christmas gift they will ever receive. If you forgot to, or you just didn't have time to this year, there's still time to donate at www.samaritanspurse.ca/occ.
Another organization we get involved with is Angel Tree (through Prison Ministries). Inmates request gifts for their children and these gifts are bought by people like my family and then given to these kids at Christmas. Many of these children are looked after by extended family, including grandparents or aunts and uncles, who don't have the extra money to buy Christmas gifts. Maybe your church or community group would like to get involved - there's still time! Check out www.angeltree.org/deliverlove for more information.
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