Starting tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday December 21st and finishing up sometime on Thursday evening, I will once again get to go into "Santa Mode" as I and my two elves (my son-in-law Mike and my Grandson Ty) will begin to distribute toys, turkey's and other goodies to children and their families throughout our communities, whom without your generosity might not have a Merry Christmas! I get the joy and fulfillment of walking through the doors of many homes, seeing children smile, parents aglow with thanksgiving and a warmth inside that this is right. But I also know in my heart that I am simply the bearer of these gifts and it has been YOU who have taken the time to shop for these kids, that you have set aside some of your hard earned Christmas money to buy a toy or two for a child who you don't even know this Christmas. As I look at the Christmas Tree in our sanctuary garnished with presents, wrapped and ribboned with more color then a rainbow, I am overwhelmed at your love shown to your community. I stand there in pride of you, the rest of our local churches, our High School, and numerous businesses and community organizations that have made these days of delivery possible! May our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ bless you all richly this Christmas for your Love and generosity!
Thank you, your Brother in Christ Pastor Rick
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