“We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.”
I can't believe we are about ready to begin our hectic and crazy holiday season here in America. While Thanksgiving and Christmas are definitely my most favorite times of the year, I've found myself troubled in the past years over the commercialism of it all. Not only because of the redirection away from Jesus being the reason for the season, but also because of the excess and gluttony of it all.
I'm certain this has happened also due to the perspective change I've had as I've seen how so many around the world celebrate Christmas in a very different way. I can't help but laugh when I hear the radio commercials for us to get our carpets and kitchens ready for the holiday...and yet, so many around the world don't even have access to clean water! My heart has been troubled and just like this song in the video above says, I had to do something! So, our family, years ago, started giving extra to many causes and organizations, including what is now Give Amore. It somehow helps me turn down the commercialism and turn up Jesus' message of hope and love and joy.
We have come up with an easy way for you, our donors, prayer partners and supporters to also turn up Jesus' message of hope and love and joy and help us gift others with items/opportunities they would not normally receive for Christmas or any time of the year. We have opportunities for you and your family and/or company to stand up and DO SOMETHING and they come in every price range. We have chickens, we have goats, we have cows, we have bicycles, a motorbike, sponsor sewing students, sponsor children (we have 3 still needing sponsors and 8 waiting to join our program), we have clean water wells and of course, we will just take your donations to our general fund. Any amount is appreciated!
You can also gift these items in someone else's name and if you send us their address, we will mail them a certificate to let them know what you donated to in their name! Or send to you so you can wrap it and gift them with it! How cool would it be to get a certificate with a picture of a cow that was purchased for a family for Christmas in your honor? I'd love a cow in my honor! :) Or a goat...or goodness gracious not much could make me happier than a clean water well for Christmas knowing hundreds will now have access to safe, clean water steps from their home! Talk about a gift that keeps on giving!
Please check out our Christmas Wishlist and join us in our mission to be the hands and feet of Jesus and to give hope, joy and love for Christmas and the year ahead.
You can donate online at www.giveamore.org. We will soon have a "text to give" option as well!
Thank you very much for your support. We are blessed and honored to see how God has stirred in the hearts of others to support us. We couldn't do what we do without your support.
God bless,
Christa Horst & The Give Amore Team
“Do not forget to do good and to share with others.”
