The countdown to Christmas is on – and it’s exactly 733 hours away! It’s time to pre-order that turkey, get the decorations down from the attic, and sort out the naughty and nice list – presents! Giving and receiving presents is part of the joy (and stress) that this time of year brings. It can be difficult to find that perfect present for the friend who has everything, or the loved one who means so much, or the relative that can’t be pleased! How wonderful though, when you see their faces light up and know that you’ve hit the mark. Indeed, the bible says, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” How well we find this to be true. It truly is a joy to bless others at Christmas. But what if your gift could multiply that blessing? What if you could find that perfect present, bringing such joy to your loved ones, and at the same time, changing someone’s life. What if your gift could elicit more than one smile on Christmas day, but many, across continents, boundaries, languages and cultures. That is what Comfort Gifts can do this Christmas.
Comfort Gifts is when you give the gift of education, healthcare, safe accommodation, and much more to those who need it most in our partner countries in Africa on behalf of your loved one. Your recipient will receive a beautiful greetings card of your choice, and an insert detailing the project they have helped in Africa, such as the Street Kids Rescue Projects, where their £12 gift could pay for health insurance for 4 children for a whole year! Or their £20 gift could provide emergency food for a displaced orphan in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Or perhaps with £30, they can pay the salary of a courageous midwife at the Central Hospital Rusayu for one week. This Christmas, your gift could go a long way to improving the lives of those living in desperate situations. The greetings cards come in beautiful exclusive designs from Ella Ashworth, Phil Arbon, Halcyon Martin and others!
Looking for a Secret Santa under £5? Our gifts range from £3.50, which will pay for school meals for a child in Rwanda for a whole month! These children would otherwise spend the whole day at school without eating, coming from very poor backgrounds and living too far from home to go back for lunch. £8 will pay for course notes for a pastor to attend the Comfort International Ministry School, where he or she will receive sound and accredited theological training to take back to their church, helping to build the Kingdom of God throughout Africa. Or just £10 can go towards buying brick to build a new school for children desperately in need of hope for a future outside of poverty. You can find gifts of all prices and options, and can know that 100% of your purchase will go directly to that project to help the individuals and communities most in need.
The truth is that Christmas is about so much more than gifts. The pressure of trying to stretch your budget to the limit can be overwhelming especially at a time when the cost of living crisis is well and truly upon us. What we know is that Christmas is much more about love. It’s about that one true gift, where Jesus died on the cross to save us for eternity with himself. We hope that this Christmas, you can know that love, and experience it in the company of your loved ones. We also pray for those that are living in incredibly difficult circumstances in our partner countries, that they would know that love and security that comes with knowing Jesus, and that through his mighty power and the generosity of our supporters, we can help make Christmas a little more special, and have a lasting impact on their lives for years to come. If you would like to be part of that, you can order your Comfort Gifts online here.
