12/27/2025
Starting November 20th, we created a flyer and began promoting on social media to support families in our community who struggle to prepare Christmas gifts for their children.
As soon as the announcement was posted, messages and emails began to come in. We heard stories such as, “I lost my job and cannot afford Christmas presents for my kids,” “My child is sick, and we hope Santa could visit and bring a gift,” “A grandmother is raising her grandchildren and would love a visit,” and many others from families going through financial difficulties.
We organized the applications in order, prepared the gifts, wrapped them with care, and also prepared small Christmas flower pots. Though the gifts and flowers were simple, we prayed that they would bring joy to the children, and that through their smiles, the parents would also feel comfort and happiness.
On Saturday the 20th, volunteers loaded the gifts and flower pots into the car and visited the families in our area. As we went house to house, we prayed together that our steps and this small effort would reflect the purpose of baby Jesus coming to this world.
The weather wasn’t great, but as we knocked on each door and joyfully shouted, “Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!” we believed that in that single greeting, delivered by strangers who came to their home, the joy and love of Jesus’ birth were carried to them.
