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Care-A-Van Ministries Gets Ready to Take Christmas to the Streets

By Robin Walters

Ok, only Paul's brother Gene and his son, would have the nerve with no fear to climb on top to do the lights!

This young man helped decorate the tree on the bus.

Last Saturday, PJ and Ruth Reiner opened their garage and home for the annual Care-A-Van bus decorating party. A team of family members and volunteers gathered together for an enjoyable evening of decorating the bus.

We kick off our Christmas tour with Christmas in the City, Friday night. Be sure to stop by and get one Paul's famous brownies and hot chocolate.

On Saturday morning, we will be at Batavia Gardens for our weekly grocery distribution

On the evenings of December 19th through December 22nd, we will be going out with the bus each evening beginning at 6:00 PM. We will be taking Christmas gifts and a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings for families that normally would not have Christmas.  We coordinate with other agencies to make sure that the families we bless are not receiving from another agency.

We always welcome folks that would like to come along and be a blessing who might have a heart to sing a few Christmas carols. If you have never experienced this, why  not have this be your first year? If you are interested in joining us, please call us at 343-0328. It would be a ride you will never forget!

Many people get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season and forget the true reason for the season, the birth of Jesus. We go forth to share of the wonderous celebration of the season.

We are in need of donations of candy canes. Last year, we gave away over 800!

Financial donations are needed as well to be able to bless families with gifts.  Donations can be mailed to  4 Lewis Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020. We take Christmas to approximately 15 families. We thank all of you who continue to partner with us with your prayers and financial contributions to help Keep the Light On here in Batavia! God bless and Merry Christmas!

 

 

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