We have so many things to celebrate this year including God's amazing provision. First, he has allowed us to raise nearly $17,000.00 to replace the broken boiler with some furnaces. This was through the amazing generosity of several churches and individuals. Second, nearly 35 gifts were purchased for the Kid's Club kiddos through the generosity of caring individuals. We are amazed at what God does!
I want to leave you with this fun story, about what God can do at Christmas time in the lives of children. Last year (and again this year) we had candlelight caroling. It was a beautiful and memorable time. I didn't actually realize how memorable it was until I was doing some spiritual assessments this year to gauge where the students were at spiritually. One of the questions was, "Do you pray every day?"
I asked a group of first grade girls this question, and one of them perked up immediately. "I do!" She said. "I still have my candle from last year, and it reminds me to pray every day!"
She was referring to the candle she took home the night after caroling. It's battery powered, don't worry! I just though that was the coolest thing. By the way, the candle lit carols were the brainchild of one of our amazing leaders. I love how God uses Christmas to grow seeds of faith in the hearts of the kids!
Please pray with us that the truth of Jesus will take root in the hearts of children and they will truly know Him, and be changed by his presence.
