700 Kids...One Great Day

Have you taken a child's name from our Christmas Mission table? Every year we have EVERY child at Walter Bickett Elementary School fill our a personalized Christmas wish gift card. They put their name, grade, sex, and ethnicity on the card so that we make sure we get the perfect gift for each of these great kids.

This year will be especially important. The kids at this school come from homes that normally cannot buy gifts for their kids. This year, with the downturn of the economy ...these kids will really feel the burden. We have the chance to help make their Christmas experience a great one. Not only with a gift they have asked for, but, also with the Christmas party and presentation we as a church will provide. They will know God cares in a tangible way (a gift) and also in hearing the message of Christmas through music, drama and story telling. This is a perfect example of how we Team up with our community. Also, you should know, that we provide gift cards for every teacher and administrative person at this great school!

I hope you will take advantage of this opportunity this Sunday.! I know, for many of us, this year our own budgets are tight. One thing the we have done in our family is not make the Walter Bickett gift an extra gift.....but share with our kids that they will receive one less....so someone else can receive at least one. This helps them learn the value of serving and giving to others....even if it means that you must give up something you want.

The actual party at Walter Bickett is on December 19th. If you would like to serve at the school on that special day....email clint@charlottesouth.org

Who are you bringing this Sunday? We have tons of "homemade" cookies for them to enjoy in the atrium. This will be a great way to start the Christmas Season. See you Sunday!

Today's Bible Reading Ephesians chapter 5 & 6