A New Mexico church gave gifts to nearly 2,500 children.
“We’re showing people the love of our Savior in a tangible way, that’s what it’s all about,” said Pastor Skip Heitzig of Calvary Church.
“It’s a good time to give to people and show them that there is a God in heaven who knows them by name and individually. It is our privilege to do so. »
Church members donated approximately 5,000 toys to the toy drive, resulting in 2,500 children receiving two Christmas gifts each.
“Generosity helps activate our faith”,
Heitzig said, according to CBN News.
“When we are generous, we actively practice our faith because we put it on the line, and this is also one of the clear signs that we are children of God. It’s a family resemblance – like Father, like Son. »
He added: “God is generous by nature.
Calvary Church has hosted a toy drive since 2014, providing gifts to students in Title I-funded schools in the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. Title I schools are identified as serving 50% or more economically disadvantaged students.
Calvary Church announced this year’s toy drive at its annual Thanksgiving Pickup Party, where families were invited to come enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal as well as get haircuts, family photos and free medical and dental screenings.
The church also raised more than $250,000 to help children and families in need with food.
About 16,000 people attend services at the New Mexico church.
According to the church’s website, its mission is to help people feel loved, cared for and comfortable because we believe this makes them more receptive to the Word.
“Everything we do is aimed at creating life change, and we want to create and provide opportunities for change in all areas of life: spiritually, relationally, professionally and emotionally. »
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This article is published on ChristianHeadlines.com
written by Amanda Casanova, a writer living in Dallas, Texas.
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