December is here which means that we have just a few more weeks before Christmas morning. A time of presents and toys and new electronic gizmos and...wait a second...what is that day all about again?
Agape Studios has dedicated this season to Operation Christmas which is designed to raise funds to aid those afflicted by famine and drought in Africa. This famine is one of the worst they have seen. Animals that usually weather famines just fine (elephants and camels) are dying off. Snake bites are becoming a larger problem because all of the snakes have moved into populated area (the only place where there is any hope of finding water). People are dying while we enjoy our Nintendo Wiis and eggnog. Please take a moment to watch the following video that we created to learn a little bit more:
$450 Billion spent on Christmas...only $6 Billion to end world hunger. It's a sobering thought.
Please donate a portion of what you spend on Christmas to help these people. Christmas is supposed to be a celebration of Jesus' birth. How do you think he would spend his money on Christmas?
Donations can be made to Journey Church (www.journeysalem.com); PO box 12203; Salem, OR 97301 or at Agape Studios; 189 Liberty Street NE; Studio 205; Salem, OR 97301.
Thanks everyone and have a blessed Christmas!!
John and Marianne
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