Ideas

The volunteers create colorful jumpers as well as sun and peasant dresses for girls, and shorts for boys. The number of pieces they complete each month varies, but on average, the volunteers make between 15–20 garments a month.

Until their participation in the ministry, the children had never thought about how such a small thing like a stuffed animal could help a child in distress.

The three-bedroom brick house is just a few hundred feet from the church, and families typically stay from two weeks to three months.

We string our lights, trim our trees, talk about the holiday, hear recorded songs mentioning the birth of Jesus… But how many people actually take time for him? While we run around the malls and buy things for everyone we know, we can forget to make room in our schedules for him.

People need Jesus now more than ever, and they need the hope that only the gospel can give them.

I know that you are bombarded with requests to give to a number of causes over the holiday season. Many might be worthy, but most will not represent truly giving to Christ.

How the wonder of the incarnation gives us encouragement and strength

Greater St. John has seen a 70% increase in senior participation since COVID-19.