That Time of Year

The last 2 years we as a family ,have participated with the organization called Operation Christmas Child. You basically fill a shoe-box full of toys and practical gifts for either a boy or girl . Then they are distributed over the world to under privileged children ranging from all ages. It is a ministry of Samaritans Purse , a relief organization that was started by Franklin Graham . He is the son of Billy Graham .

In the west , with all our Government help , if a child goes without it falls to poor parenting. We have so much here that even people who consider themselves living paycheck to paycheck have more than they need .There is real poverty in the west but when compared to the what these children have been through , its like comparing apples and oranges.

They have so little that this simple jester of getting some simple gifts at Christmas is really appreciated. Kids in this age with their cell phones , i-pods,fast food on every corner it seems ,do not even fathom what these children have to deal with on a day to day basis. So to do such a little thing and bring some joy is a wonderful thing. The scriptures teaches that it is better to give than receive . The blessing it is to give is remarkable.

Christians should be marked with good works to our neighbors and even within our Church with fellow believers. Giving is such a simple thing to do. So if you can afford a coffee a day , you can fill a shoe-box. All you have to do is open your eyes to see the need .