The week before Christmas our church always hosts needy families and gives them gifts. It is a great way to bless others during the holiday. Our friends met a family of 5 that only had 1 bed for their entire family. Our church family was eager to help! We provided bunk beds and a twin size bed- mattresses, sheets, pjs, toys for this family with the help of a ministry called BedStart. I thought maybe 4-5 families would show up to help surprise the family with their gifts on Christmas Eve- we had ELEVEN families come out and deliver the gifts! It really show the kind of friends we have that they have hearts for service even on Christmas Eve! The family was so shocked and greatful for our gifts. It was truly what the meaning of Christmas is all about- giving to others in need! I know our family really enjoyed seeing the true joy on their faces!
Those who are kind to the poor lend to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done. Proverbs 19:17
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