The Alabama Baptist - Angel Tree brightens holidays... -
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Published on: 8/24/2000
Last Visited: 10/30/2004
They provided each child with at least one "need gift" such as clothes and one "want gift" such as toys or games according to Chad Blevins, associate pastor of First Baptist Church, Dora. The church invited all the children and their families to a Christmas party to distribute the gifts they had gathered. "We shared in Christmas goodies, sang songs, read the Christmas story, and most importantly, had an opportunity to share the gospel of Christ with the children and their families.Each family was very receptive and thankful," Blevins said.First Baptist, Dora, conducted the Angel Tree as their annual student ministries Christmas missions project.The youth promoted the angels, and the church family participated by adopting the angels. "We were so happy to be able to minister through the Angel Tree and we encourage all churches who can to participate," he said.
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