Today was our Christmas Toy Party at Living Water. It was so much fun! We had gifts for 145 children (up from 96 children last year). The parents came to get the toys and were able to giftwrap them before they left.
Andy Dietz & Ember Sherman sang "I Bring An Offering" for us.
Cindy Burris gave her testimony. Even though it was short, it was powerful. Four people gave their lives to Christ!
Afterwards, the parents received the gifts and had the opportunity to giftwrap each toy for their children. That way, they were able to take them home and put them under the tree as a gift from themselves.
People were everywhere giftwrapping!
Cindy found a friend who had a similar life story. As they were talking, Cindy noticed the gifts the girl was wrapping. Cindy had purchased those gifts herself. She was able to tell that young mother that she'd been praying for her and her daughter all week. A Christmas miracle!
These were some of the volunteers who helped make it all happen! Sherry Wingate, right, is the one who organizes our Christmas Toy program. She and a team of volunteers, including Gracie Boyett, left, and Liz Holt, center, shopped for most of the 145 children in one trip to Wal-Mart! They then came to Living Water and sorted the gifts and packaged them by families.
We love helping families with Christmas gifts for their children. It's a special time that means a lot to all of us. Today, I had a mom and daughter, about 8 years old, come to get some clothing for the daughter. I told them to just get what they needed while I set up for our Christmas party in the other room. The lady who supervises our clothing room told me later that this little girl turned to her mom and asked, "What's a party?" That's why we love helping. There are lots of people with needs this year.
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