Better to Give Than to Receive

By Susie Rogers, ELA, 5th-8th

The 7th grade class decided to focus their community service on the true meaning of Christmas: giving to others. We chose to work with Life House Church, which brings together members who are from all walks of life. Many of the families are homeless, jobless, and struggling in some capacity. Some of the children are brought on Sundays and Wednesdays by the Life House Church van service, unable to attend service otherwise due to guardians or no vehicle. Many of the kids’ meals only come from Life House Church and school each week. Life House is an amazing outreach ministry trying to help the underprivileged. We were excited to be able to bless the sweet kids of this church this Christmas with dinner, presents, and fellowship. My students truly learned it really is better to give than to receive! May your holiday season be filled with such wonderful blessings in honor of Him.