“I shall give love to those in need, I’ll show that love by
word and deed”.
(words from the hymn “Because
I have been given much".)
- Offer to watch a single parents kids, so they can finish up some last minute shopping
- Drop off some baked goodies to your local fire station, on Christmas Eve
- Go caroling/visit or drop off Christmas cards/children's art work to a nursing/retirement home
- Drop off new stuffed animal's to your local police station or S.A.F.E. organization
- Drop off some flowers to the nurses desk at the hospital (they will know who needs them)
- Shovel the snow from a neighbors driveway/sidewalk
- Send Christmas cards to Soldiers, Missionaries, Others who won't be home for the Holidays
- Drop off children's books to a children's hospital or doctors office
- Collect and deliver clothes, books, toys to a shelter
- Pick-up some extra wrapping paper & tape and drop it off to a neighbor
- Pick-up some personal hygiene items at the dollar store, put in a stocking and deliver to a battered woman's shelter
- Call a lonely neighbor/friend/family member just to catch up, listen and show love
- Buy a bag of cat/dog food and deliver it to an animal shelter
- Bake some treats with your children, then drop them off at their school for the teacher's lounge
- Offer to put up Christmas lights for older neighbors or family/friends
- Make easy tie blankets and donate to a shelter
- Offer to run errands or do some grocery shopping for someone that is in need (a new mom, an elderly person, someone who is sick or recovering, someone who doesn't drive)
- Have your family play "Secret Santa" for a family in need
- Have your family "Adopt" a Grandparent that doesn't have family near
- Make an sincere effort to smile at others, freely give compliments, show kindness & love
Our Family has a long standing tradition of doing service especially during the Holidays. The above list is some of our favorite things to do. We absolutely LOVE this time of year as it reminds us of our Saviors love and example. Our family truly believes that the "gift" is in the giving, we have been so Blessed and received such Joy by including a sincere desire to serve others especially at this time of year. We hope this list helps spark some ideas for your family to get involved with and share in the blessings.
From our family to yours; Have a Blessed and Joyful Holiday Season!
