Do you ever hear something that troubles you so much that it stays with you and won't let you go? This happened to me last week when at a Ministers' Meeting we were talking to the Salvation Army leadership. They have several great Christmas programs that benefit families who are struggling financially. One of the most touching programs is "Adopt an Angel."
Many families with children do not have the resources to provide Christmas for their children. The Salvation Army has taken requests from these families and they want us to "Adopt an Angel" for Christmas. You will receive a note that gives you the child's first name, age, sex, clothing sizes and a wish list for Christmas. For example, Micah is 4 years old. He needs pajamas, shoes, socks, a sweater, and coat. He would like to have clothes and if possible, a training bike for Christmas.
Amani is 12. She would like to have clothes, arts and crafts, and "girlie stuff" for Christmas.
Unless someone "Adopts an Angel" these kids won't receive anything for Christmas.
Last week we learned that the Salvation Army had received requests for 1,660 children! Can you belive it?
I think our church can make a difference. Do you? I would like to hear from you, do you think we as a church could be responsible for at least 100 of these children?
I've been thinking about the best way to present this to the church. The first way is to get a conversation going on Facebook and on this blog. Our theme this Sunday will be Thanksgiving. We are going to talk about Gratitude. How do we express Gratitude? One way is through giving. I think one of the best ways to express our gratitude would be to Adopt an Angel for Christmas. I can see families going shopping together for their Angel. It will make an impression on our children and youth.
I simply cannot bear the thought of children not having at least a little something for Christmas. Do you think we as a church can be responsible for 100 Angels? Do you think we can have 100 individuals or families to adopt the Angels this Sunday? Let me hear from you.
We will keep this conversation going all week!
We have gotten a child from the Angel Tree at the NewBridge Bank in Welcome for the last 10 years. It's a lot of fun. For the kids, it's probably the only Christmas they have. We always get clothes and some special toy from their list. I say....we step up to the challenge FBC!
ReplyDeleteWe should encourage our kids to "give up" something they've been wanting in order to give other kids something they NEED.
Cindy Leonard
This is a great idea and our youth can lead the way!
ReplyDeleteIf every family at church on Sunday will take one child, we will need to go get additional Angels! Joyce Howell
ReplyDeleteI love this idea, and Wendy, Hailey and I are excited about adopting an angel!
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