There are few things I hate more than Christmas music. I may have a mild form of post traumatic stress from working retail during the holidays. The fact that these nauseating sounds are being played before thanksgiving causes my left eye to twitch.
What I love, however, is how God has given us the opportunity to make a tremendous difference in the lives of disadvantaged families on the West Bank of greater New Orleans. This year our church plant will partner with an incredible organization called Crossroads NOLA to intervene in the lives of children on the brink of entering the foster care system.
West Bank Baptist Church is adopting up to three families in our area to sponsor for the holidays. We have one confirmed and hope for two more before Christmas. We will collect new toys and bring a full course meal to the parents or guardians so they will have an unforgettable Christmas experience. The children will receive the gifts from their parents, not from us. Our greater desire is to impact these families with the gospel and see them experience the genuine transformation only Jesus can give them.
We are asking for your help. Between now and December 1st we are asking you to donate gift cards from Wal Mart, Target, and Toys R Us. Mail them to our sponsors at First Baptist Church Westwego at the address below. We will use them to shop for these families and deliver the gifts and holiday meals by December 23rd.
All gifts are tax deductible and receipts will be visible through our finance team at FBC Westwego.
There is no cure for the scourge of Christmas music, but there is hope for those desperate for a gospel witness during this crucial time in their lives.
Mail all gift cards to: West Bank Baptist Church c/o FBC Westwego 675 Avenue B Westwego, Louisiana 70094.
For more information about how you can become personally involved with reaching our city sign up at our How To Get Involved page. Find us on Facebook and check out Crossroads NOLA to see the incredible work they are doing in New Orleans.
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