A Christmas Story

“From the Cradle to the Cross” was the theme for this years Christmas celebration at Christians’ Haven. The campus was decorated, gifts were bought and wrapped, and many activities were happening. A group of kids assembled for caroling as a way of blessing those who help us, and also as a way to raise money from potential supporters. We held sunrise join devotions every Saturday through December to begin the Christmas celebrations with the right heart. We had a “Noche Buena” Christmas party here in campus with a service, a meal, and contests and games. We were able to invite the 10 poorest families from our community to be part of our party here, in order to bless them during Christmas.
And, my favorite part, all kids and staff had a chance to minister to others this Christmas season through various outreach activities. We invited our neighbors into campus for an open house and a basketball tournament. The elementary students visited a children’s prison in Cagayan de Oro and delivered presents. The highschoolers did an outreach to street kids from a slum neighborhood near the mall. Various kids and staff fed and gave present to the local jail which we visit monthly. And, the college students ministered and fed the sick indigenous patients in the local government hospital.
It was a joyous time for all here to be thankful for our blessing, and enjoy life as we remember the birth of the Lord.