Christmas at The Mission
What do you say to a homeless person at Christmas?
No pre-written cards by Hallmark can provide the right words to alleviate their pain and suffering. It is disheartening to witness the emptiness in their eyes, as if life has been drained from them. It leaves me speechless. Their pain runs so deep that I struggle to find the right words in my own human capacity to express the empathy and sorrow I feel for them. However, in these moments, I am grateful that words come to life within me on a spiritual level. Words that are rooted in Scripture, stories, and the promises of God that dwell deep within my soul.
As I write to you today, I am not at a loss for words, especially during this remarkable season of the year. While the phrase “Tis the Season to be Jolly” may seem cliché, and “Jesus is the reason for the Season” makes for a great bumper sticker, the true essence of Christmas lies in the fact that God sent His only Son, Jesus, into the world. This great act of love ensures that you and I, and every single one of these precious yet helpless and hopeless individuals, know that Jesus came to save us.
That is the message I share with them: JESUS LOVES YOU!!!
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas at the Mission this year, I want our friends to understand that, beyond the food and gifts they will receive, Jesus is the greatest gift of all.
Your generous gift will:
Help us share Jesus by declaring the message of Christmas, which brings healing, restoration, and new life to those who are helpless and lost.
Help us demonstrate God’s love by providing tangible gifts they can touch, smell, and use, such as abundant food boxes, clothing, jackets, socks, and personal necessities that will bring them comfort.
And we have something truly special planned for the children:
BRAND NEW BIKES and toys (take a look at the photos of their joyful faces). Witnessing their smiles is the most precious Christmas gift we could ever receive. In addition to the bikes and toys, we will also provide them with clothes, beanies, scarves, socks, and other essential items they need, just like the socks my mother would always place in our stockings.
Our Christmas Celebration is just days away. Please consider donating now! Give as generously as you can.
We love and appreciate you, and please know that you are consistently in our prayers.
Merry Christmas,
JOE JORDAN
President/Senior Pastor