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A Blessed Christmas Chaos
The crates came first… dirty and in need of washing, so the team went to work.
In another room there were 400 bags of sweet treats being prepared for each child.
250 families would be on their way to receive a box of food that would contain the week of Christmas meals. From fruits and vegetables, to rice and milk, and even meat! These families who didn’t know how they were going to provide the regular food for their families, we were able to bless with not only the basics, but also the extras that some of us take for granted at the holiday times.
It was four days of craziness, timing things correctly so meat didn’t spoil, getting the crates of food to the different areas they needed to be, making sure it didn’t get too warm or cold, loading or handing out the heavily laden crates. You’re seeing the picture. The staff and our many volunteers worked hard these few days before Christmas carrying and sometimes dragging crates because of the weight of the food inside. Each day collapsing from all the stress and exhaustion, but with the knowledge that families thankful and joyful came and took their crates of food. Having a bit of peace during the Christmas season. Also, just as a “Cherry on top,” they all received a traditional Christmas log cake to end their Christmas eve on a sweet note.
The hectic but blessed days were done it was now time to head out for the holidays. Knowing we blessed many families.
The times are hard in Lebanon for many now but being able to bring a bit of joy and peace to some for their Christmas allows us to share a portion knowing we are celebrating, the greatest gift of Christ. God gave us life in Christ and we want to use it to give to others who are in need.
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weighing out fruit -
milk, rice, oil, sugar -
everything is ready
