“Because They Were From Me”

December 20, 2013 by Rebekah L. Stratton

With Christmas almost here, Prison Fellowship and churches around the country are in the midst of throwing Angel Tree parties and delivering gifts and the Gospel to prisoners’ children. An encouraging letter from Kimberly, whose family was blessed by Angel Tree eight times while she was in prison, came to us just a few weeks ago. Her touching words are a powerful reminder of the children that need to feel the love of their parents and of their Heavenly Father this Christmas.

Kimberly writes:

… my kids constantly raved about the gifts they received on my behalf from you! Since I have been out, I have heard several comments about favorite things they have kept because they were from me. A dress and robe that no longer fits, cars that no longer work, etc. The gifts have obviously impacted my children tremendously! … those gifts meant and mean so much to my two beautiful children. …

I just wanted to thank you. The children of these parents in prison are innocent. They are just victims of their parents’ mistakes. Thank God He  proves faithful! There were many days and nights I cried out to Jesus about these innocent children, and He proved faithful to them. They are both saved! Thank you and I pray for this ministry …

There’s still time to get involved in Angel Tree this Christmas! Click here to see how you can make an impact in these few days leading up to Christmas.

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