A few posts back, I mentioned that I was making Christmas ornaments for some special people. Now that I sent them, I can talk about them!
Since March, I have been working with Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch. Shiloh is a ranch in Kahoka, MO that takes in children ages 0-15 that have been abused, neglected, or are at risk. The ranch has six homes and six sets of “home parents” that take care of the kids.
I got involved with Shiloh through my church. One of the founders of the organization came to my church and made a presentation about what Shiloh was all about. For weeks, I couldn’t get it off of my mind. I knew God was calling me to do something to help out, I just wasn’t sure how.
I talked to the elders at my church and we made an arrangement; I am provided with money each month from my church’s missions fund and I have a family that I “take care of.” We send letters back and forth, and the home parents tell me what their needs/wants are and then I buy whatever it is and ship it to them.
A recent box, all ready to ship!
For the month of December, the home parents told me that they have a nice Christmas dinner. They asked for a few things to make it special. I sent them a Christmas DVD, CD, a gift card to purchase food for the dinner, and I made them each ornaments!
I bought wooden ornaments, paint brushes, pom poms, and glue. Then I set to work (with the help of Jimmy and his brother)!
Each family member was shipped an ornament with their name on it and a special scripture. Everyone got different scriptures, too!
All wrapped up!
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I absolutely adore being involved with Shiloh and that family that I have grown to know and love since March. They truly are special people!
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This is such a wonderful cause! I’m glad you were able to help out its something to be proud of!! Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
What a wonderful thing to do 🙂
whoa this is amazing, Allie I am always amazed by your thoughtfulness towards others year round.
This is such a great thing of you to do, Allie! I’m sure the family will absolutely love the thoughtfulness you put into each of their ornaments. You are truly helping make their Christmas special.
That’s so cool that you’re involved with that and made the personalized ornaments :). I’m sure the family will really love them and treasure them because they have their names on them, and they’re handmade. Really great way to share the true meaning of Christmas.
Allie you continue to inspire and amaze me. That is awesome.
Allie, this is amazing! You are such a wonderful girl, and you make my heart happy! 🙂
So proud of your amazing dedication to your other little family 😀 love you…
This is an amazing thing, I have never heard of it! The world needs more people like you! 🙂
what an amazing arrangement!
This is so wonderful, Allie! They’re going to have a really wonderful dinner and I know they’ll love the personalized, homemade touches.
I love the unique scriptures for each ornament! How detailed and thoughtful!
This is so lovely! And I adore that you did more than simply send “things” and money–you made it personal, and that always means so much more!
They are so cute! So glad you did this! 🙂
What an awesome ministry. That has to be such an encouragement to the houseparents!