For our Christmas meeting this year, we spent our time together working in groups on a ministry opportunity...making no sew, fringe polar fleece blankets to be given away to the homeless.
Each year it seems there are more and more people on the side of the road asking for food, work, money, or sometimes just a smile.
Unfortunately our first reaction might be to judge these people and wonder if they ended up where they are based on their own poor decision making. I've always thought that even if this was the case, just the fact that this person is so 'down and out' that they're willing to humble themselves by asking for handouts on the side of the road, I have a hard time not giving them something if I have something to give...and sometimes it is just a big smile! Carrying protein bars, or other small food items, as well as water bottles is always a great way to bless someone. Now that the weather is cold and miserable...giving someone a fleece blanket is another opportunity to bless.
I was very proud of each girl as they diligently spent most of our meeting time working on their blankets. The gals who finished earlier went on to help the others and every blanket was completed in record time!
Finally, after all that hard work, we sat down to a bounty of Christmas goodies and Secret Santa gifts.
Merry Christmas from Bellevue Bright Lights...see you in 2015! :)
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