Half of the fun of our Christmas Gift Fund is knowing that soon enough, boys and girls will receive wonderful presents from you, their sponsors.

The other half is anticipating the photos of children thrilled to receive these presents, surprised by the generosity and so thankful for the gift.

In some ways, these photos remind us of how we are to embrace the birth of Christ -- a gift without measure, unquestionably generous and worthy of praise.

That's why we love these this photo from a Christmas party at one of our projects in Honduras. Such quiet joy in his face!

But the children receive more than presents. Most projects serve a special meal. Some also put on a special Christmas presentation, complete with the story of the birth of Christ as the kids perform a play or other songs and activities. This is a hugely important outreach to the community and parents.

Thank you for helping us share the joy of Christ this season. It does more than simply put a smile on the face of a child -- it helps bring hope, truth, life, love, and mercy to entire communities in a tangible way. To see how the Christmas Gift Fund has been used in the past, click this link.

Your gifts to the Christmas Gift Fund ensure that each child gets a present... but our staff goes further than that when it comes to celebrating Christ's birth! Check out these photos from the Dominican Republic!

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It's that time of year -- time for the sweetest photos that make you laugh out loud. Our friends and ministry partners in Swaziland, Children's Cup, know how to throw a party, especially if it's celebrating Jesus!

If you want to see more of this awesome party, click to read more. In the accompanying photo gallery you'll see what it’s like for a child to encounter Jesus and the celebration of His birth in a whole new way... from the child's perspective!

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If our recent post about the Christmas Gift Fund got you thinking about sending a Christmas gift on your own, we have two words for you: please don't.

Okay, two more: here's why...

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Do you want to make sure your sponsored child gets a Christmas present this year? It's easy to do and it means SO much to your sponsored child.

Here's how you can make a huge difference... even if it's only October!

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Photos and reports of project Christmas parties are beginning to trickle in. If you wondered what the projects are able to do with your donations to the Christmas Gift Fund, these pictures will give you an idea of the joy a simple gift can bring.

Click here to see a gallery. Thank you for helping us give each child a gift this year!

Our projects in Swaziland throw Jesus a birthday party for Christmas. Do you want in on the fun?

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