Yep, it’s that time again!  We are planning for the Give a Kid a Christmas Outreaches 2009.  Christmas is still 4 months away, but for our purposes, that;s just around the corner.  We need to start choosing new schools, training the actors, buying the gifts, and on and on.  It’s a ton of fun, but it’s a lot of work.

This year we are going to give a gift to 2000 schoolchildren.  About half will go to kids right here in the capital, and the other 1000 gifts will go to children in remote villages.  Each one will get a brand-new gift (for some, the 1st gift they will ever receive), then we will share a 20 minute message on how to stay healthy - brush your teeth, sleep under a mosquito net, etc..  Then we invite them to come out that evening after school to see more.

At the evening outreach we share the simple Gospel message through skits, puppets, songs, etc..  - all in their native language.  Then, when the sun sets, we share a film and Joseph offers the opportunity to follow Jesus.  We have had over 2000 people show up at these evening outreaches!

This year, we are hoping to raise $10,000.  This will enable us to give 2000 kids an unforgettable Christmas.  Would you consider making a gift?  Here’s a link to explain how.  Just scroll down till you see the heading “Give a Kid a Christmas”.

Thank you!!