Christmas All Year Long - December

It's been a year of celebrating the love of Jesus by giving it away to others. 

Did you have a good year? 

Did you have any surprises? 

This month is December. 

Do you have a Christmas tradition that helps you remember Jesus? 

If not, here is one you can use:

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxhZHZlbnRzdHVkeWd1aWRlfGd4OjFjZjRjYzI0YzFlZmZlMzM

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. 
John 8:12 

Twelve Months of Christmas - November

Twelve Months of Christmas 

Twelve months of spreading the light of Jesus' love.

Are you looking for a way to reach out to your neighbors or your community? 

Here is a fun idea! 

Every month I am going to send out a blog post with a new idea for that month.

Families can set their calendars to spread the cheer - all year!

After your year of giving you will be the one blessed.

You will have joy in your heart because

 it feels good to care for others.

November 
Let's pack Christmas shoeboxes!
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Gather supplies

101 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ideas

IDEAS FOR ALL AGES
1. Hard candy, gum (Please double bag all candy!)
2. Pencils, colored pencils, and sharpener
3. Erasers
4. Pencil case
5. Crayons
6. Pens
7. Personal letter and photo 
8. About Me page 
9. Ruler
10. Glue stick
11. Safety scissors
12. Coloring book
13. Markers
14. Notepads
15. Stickers
16. Self-inking stamp
17. Tennis shoes
18. Socks
19. Water shoes
20. Flip flops
21. Hand held toys
22. Plush small animals
23. Balls: Tennis balls, bouncy balls, Wiffle balls
24. Jigsaw puzzle
25. Finger puppets
26. Silly Putty
27. Silly Bands
28. Sunglasses
29. Scarves
30. Bandanas
31. Gloves
32. Small flannel throw (Roll it up! It will fit!)
33. Necklace
34. Watch
35. Hat
36. Shoelaces
37. Bean bag
38. Hacky sack
39. Small dry erase board and markers
40. Teddy bear
41. Unopened Happy Meal toy
42. Toy binoculars
43. Inflatable balls
44. Legos
45. Solar-powered flashlight
46. Harmonicas
47. Recorder
48. Tambourine
49. Jump rope
50. Paddle ball
51. Yo yo’s
52. Handheld Etch A Sketch
53. Small board books
54. Slinky
55. Flash cards
56. Miniature checkerboard and checkers
57. T-shirts
58. Plastic poncho in packet
59. Drawstring bag
60. Balloons
61. Crafting kit (beads, etc)
62. Toy toolkit set
63. Plastic eating utensils
64. Sippy cup/cup with a lid
GROOMING AND HYGIENE ITEMS
65. Comb
66. Brush
67. Dental floss
68. Mild soap (Please put in plastic bag or travel container.)
69. Toothpaste (This too! Be sure it's in a plastic bag.)
70. Toothbrush
71. Colorful bandages
72. Hand wipes
73. Small pack colorful tissues
74. Lip balm
75. Emery board/nail clippers
IDEAS FOR GIRLS
76. Package of multi-colored Sharpies
77. Travel sewing kit (10-14 girl)
78. Fat Quarter bundles (10-14 girl)
79. Hair ribbons
80. Ponytail holders
81. Barrettes
82. Small pots/pans with spatula
83. Bangle bracelets
84. Clip-on Earrings
85. Doll
86. Pom poms (like the ones used at football games)
87. Purse
88. Hand mirror (unbreakable)
IDEAS FOR BOYS
89. Ball cap
90. Soccer ball with pump
91. Cars
92. Trucks
93. Kazoos
94. Compass
95. Hammer (10-14 boy, must be in original packaging)
96. Nails (10-14 boy, in original packaging + zipper bag)
97. Screwdriver (10-14 boy, must be in original packaging )
98. Screws (10-14 boy, in original packaging + zipper bag)
99. LED keychain (10-14 boy)
100. Duct tape (10-14 boy)
101. Tape measure (10-14 boy)

FaithfulProvisions.com
http://faithfulprovisions.com/2012/10/01/101-operation-christmas-child-shoebox-ideas/

Christmas All Year Long - October

Twelve Months of Christmas 

Twelve months of spreading the light of Jesus' love.

Are you looking for a way to reach out to your neighbors or your community? 

Here is a fun idea! 

Every month I am going to send out a blog post with a new idea for that month.

Families can set their calendars to spread the cheer - all year!

After your year of giving you will be the one blessed.

You will have joy in your heart because

 it feels good to care for others.

October 
Time to clean out our closets. 
Gather up old toys and games and 
donate them to charities, 
daycares, churches, hospitals or Dr.'s offices. 

So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; 

but the greatest of these is love. 

Twelve Months of Christmas - September

Twelve Months of Christmas 

Twelve months of spreading the light of Jesus' love.

Are you looking for a way to reach out to your neighbors or your community? 

Here is a fun idea! 

Every month I am going to send out a blog post with a new idea for that month.

Families can set their calendars to spread the cheer - all year!

After your year of giving you will be the one blessed.

You will have joy in your heart because

 it feels good to care for others.

September 
Grandparents month.
Find a grandma or grandpa that need some love and spend some time with them. Take a picnic lunch and spend time with them. Ask them about what it was like when they were young. Maybe they can show you some pictures. 
Be sure to tell them that Jesus loves them. 

Christmas All Year Long - August

Twelve Months of Christmas 

Twelve months of spreading the light of Jesus' love.

Are you looking for a way to reach out to your neighbors or your community? 

Here is a fun idea! 

Every month I am going to send out a blog post with a new idea for that month.

Families can set their calendars to spread the cheer - all year!

After your year of giving you will be the one blessed.

You will have joy in your heart because

 it feels good to care for others.

August 
Host a pet party! 
The goal is to gather supplies to take 
to the animal shelter. 
Pass out flyers to your neighborhood
 or friends telling them of the pet party day.
 Have them meet you at your house so you all can gather the animal shelter supplies, things like food, toys and blankets for those cold, hard floors then 
 pack the supplies into the van and 
caravan to the shelter together.
 Afterward have a cooler with some treats 
and meet at a park to play. 

Ready For Shakespeare

Ow! Ow!

Christmas All Year Long - July

Twelve Months of Christmas 

Twelve months of spreading the light of Jesus' love.

Are you looking for a way to reach out to your neighbors or your community? 

Here is a fun idea! 

Every month I am going to send out a blog post with a new idea for that month.

Families can set their calendars to spread the cheer - all year!

After your year of giving you will be the one blessed.

You will have joy in your heart because

 it feels good to care for others.

July
Whew! It's hot outside! 
In the summer it's often dangerous for some people to work in the heat. Maybe a grandma or grandpa. 
Pray and ask the Lord to show you who you can care for. You could pull some weeds or mow the lawn. 
Be sure to take a jug of ice water or cold lemonade.