The family was given coats, gloves and warm clothes for the children, as well as coats for the parents. They were also given groceries, cleaning supplies, wrapping paper, a gingerbread house kit, toys and crafts for the kids, and more. I can only imagine how amazed and grateful the parents were as they received these gifts of love.
This family was chosen because both parents had been out of work due to medical issues. The dad is now working two jobs in an attempt to get their bills caught up. I'm certain that when this family is financially able, they will pay this forward.
The group of people who chose to give to this family will remember this Christmas for many years. This is the kind of giving we're taught in the Bible.
We also received an update from our friends, the Martin family, who are now living in Nicaragua. The Martins are ministering to the Nicaraguans via working with a local Compassion center, a local orphanage, a preschool and with a vocational school. You can learn more about them at www.facebook.com/ImpactNica or www.ImpactNica.org
This is the first Christmas the Martin family will spend outside the U.S. Their four children have learned so much in the nine months they've been in Nicaragua. When given the option, all four of their children chose to buy presents for 13 orphans who live nearby, rather than receive gifts themselves. They too, are living out the teachings of the bible.
To quote Andy Stanley, "When we come together, when we're generous, we can change our communities and the world."
1 Timothy 6:17-18
New Living Translation (NLT)
17 Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. 18 Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.
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