Making A Difference/Christmas 2010

Looking for a way to make a difference in a child's life this Christmas? Look no further than Compassion International or Samaritan's Purse. While child sponsorship would certainly be a great gift (see my Monday, June 4 entry for details concerning Compassion International), you can donate, without sponsorship, to Compassion's Christmas present fund. Your donation will help to send Christmas presents to impoverished children, those that would never receive one otherwise. The deadline for Christmas donating is rapidly approaching: October 31. Donate online @ www.compassion.com/christmas or by calling 1-800-336-7676. Another option for helping children this Christmas lies with Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child. Simply pack an empty shoebox with age appropriate presents and drop-off at your local Lifeway bookstore on Saturday, November 13. Detailed instructions can be found online @ http://www.samaritanspurse.org or by visiting a Lifeway near you. You may contact Samaritan's Purse @ 1-800-353-5949 for other drop-off locations or for the address to mail your box directly to them. Please prayerfully consider utilizing one of these wonderful organizations to brighten a child's Christmas. Thank you in advance for your concern and involvement.