by Joyce Mills
Giving a friend, neighbor or even a stranger a reminder that the world can be a happy place may make you happy. Fifteen individuals chose to be a reminder to 26 children who receive backpack meals for the weekend by becoming their secret Santa. These individuals not only believe in the reminder but will put their energy and patience to the test by shopping for the kids.
Have you heard Stevie Wonder sing this song?
Someday at Christmas we’ll see a land
With no hungry children, no empty hand
One happy morning people will share
Our world where people care.
It is a beautiful song! Our little world at Beckley First Baptist does care. We are a very giving church. Week after week, the same people come and pack the backpacks and the same people go week after week to work at Helping Hands reminding those in need that the world can be a happy place. That is a wonderful thing! And now, 15 people will give an extra reminder by doing the shopping for kids in need. Thank you! Thank you!
The Backpack Ministry always needs prayers for the families, money, and for the month of December cans of Pork and Beans. Just place the cans on the back counter in the church kitchen. Thanks, and you know, our world can be a happy place.