We have invited some close friends and associates to share with us a simple beautiful Christmas event. This year we did it differently. Each one pitched in with something they had on their heart to give to the 'common pot' of gifts to Jesus and each other.
Daria (9) prepared a power point presentation as her gift of thankfulness to Jesus for all the fun and special happening she was part of this year.
Our Active member wanted to come and bake cookies with kids, which were afterward decorated and packaged as souvenirs for all who came to share these special moments with us.
Some kids wanted to draw cards and write Christmas quotes as special reminders of Christmas. All kids wanted to sing traditional carols and young people pitched in as well in signing and catering the event.
Another couple from our center prepared a message that touched our hearts and made us ponder on true values of life and the meaning of the first Christmas.
It was simple, flowing, impromptu in some parts, interspersed with tasty snacks, and rounded of with a toast to Jesus and a special birthday 'brownie' cake.
Fellowship, laughter, cheers, children's happy faces, grateful hugs, warm atmosphere - that's what stays in our memories!
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