One of the long held Christmas traditions in our church is the Christmas Star Tree. A special Christmas tree is in our narthex. The tree is decorated with stars… lots of them. Each star on the Star Tree represents a child in need from our town, and gift suggestions for that child have been written on the star. Donors can remove a star with the child’s name on it and purchase a gift for that child. Wrapped gifts will be brought into the church and placed under the Star Tree.
More than just a Christmas decoration, the gifts under this tree will be a miracle for some local kids. Christmas is a miracle; God became a man and lived among us! That’s a major miracle! For needy families going through a rough stretch, the provision of some Christmas gifts is a miracle of God’s love.
To be part of this miracle, note the following dates and details:
- December 15: Deadline for submission of gifts. Wrap the gift and identify it by taping the star on the package. A second star is attached to each tree star. Use this to identify yourself so you can be reached if there’s a problem. Place this star in the basket under the tree.
- December 21: Families receive gifts.
Contact the church office.
Be part of a miracle this Christmas! God extends His miracle of love both to givers and receivers.