Each Christmas we have unique chances to share the love of Christ in practical ways…ways that will make a major difference in the lives of those who receive our gifts. This year is no different. There are 3 ways that you can help others this Christmas through Pin Oaks and make an eternal difference in the lives of those you help.
First, with over 50 angels left at Texas Star Bank you and your family can go pick up an angel from the tree. Go do some selfless shopping and return with the gifts and Angel Tree does the rest.
Second, The Love Fund through Pin Oaks has been established to help Kathy Peters who suffered from a double brain anuerysm weeks before Christmas. her family is left worried about her, their bills, and what tomorrow holds. Any donations you want to make to the Love Fund can be made payable to Pin Oaks Christian Fellowship and we will write the family one check on Christmas Eve. (Our goal is $3,000 to help with rent and bills for 3 months while she recovers and can’t work)
Third, 3 boys lost nearly everything in a fire late last week. While they got out with minor injuries (smoke inhalation and small cuts) the house is a loss. We have been assembling clothes, toiletries, etc. We have also begun to help with some Christmas gifts for these 3 boys as well. Here are the sizes for the boys clothes:
Brendon-size 12 pants, size 10/12 shirts, size 4.5-5 shoes
Connor-size 7 pants, size 7/8 shirts, size 2 shoes
Trace-size 2T or 24 months, size 8 shoes
Any help, for any of these needs, is deeply appreciated and will change a persons outlook on life. I have been moved by your generosity and kindness so far and will update this post in comments as we gather gifts for each group.
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Regarding the 3 boys: Clothes are starting to come in. New and gently used…you guys are doing great. Brady and I got some backpacks for the boys yesterday so they had that for school today. They still need clothes.
Regarding The Love Fund: We have raised $500 so far. Keep up the good work and don’t be afraid to let friends know. People are looking for ways to be generous during Christmas and this would be a great outlet.
Angle Tree update coming later.
As we move forward we have raised approximately $600 of our goal for the Love Fund. Continue to pray for Kathy today as her recovery is getting more difficult and tougher days are ahead. Percentages and Probabilities are not good, BUT God is! We hold out hope for this family by praying for HIs strength in their lives, peace and comfort during difficult circumstances, and that they will have the added assurance of support from family and friends.
Regarding the 3 Boys: We are still taking clothes and donations for the boys. We have received clothes of all kinds but can still use more. It is also nice that the family has received some gift cards to Wal-Mart so the boys can go shop for clothes etc.
There are only 12 families left on the Angel Tree at Texas Star Bank! That is great since it is down from 50 on Sunday. Today is the last day to go shopping for these families so run on down to Texas Star Bank in Anna and get your Angel Tree today, then bring the gifts unwrapped back to Texas Star Bank.
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