This is the December Newsletter from Life Link which supports the orphanages we will be making the Little Dresses for. Hope it prints Ok
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In this edition:
Christmas In Africa! |
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Greetings!
December is here and Christmas is rapidly approaching! Christmas cards, decorations and cookies are starting to creep into the edges of my days. While I love Christmas in the states, my heart is with the children in Africa. As you read the article below, open your heart - embrace the children with me. God bless you. Connie |
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Christmas in Africa! We need sponsors!
There's nothing quite like Christmas morning. Bleary eyed parents watching squealing children ripping open package after package. The smell of turkey or ham baking in the oven. Stacks of cookies and candy covering counters. Stockings with candy, action figures, and iPods. A typical American Christmas.
Now imagine a typical Christmas for the orphans of Africa. No presents, no food, no toys. Not mother, no father.
Now, picture Christmas in a Life Link orphanage.....Each child receives a present wrapped in colorful paper. It may be a ball, a doll, a drum. There is a game or books for all to share. And there is a dinner. All the African favorites are cooked. Everyone gets meat, fruit, and especially candy! It is a heaven that many have never seen before. They may have only heard about Christmas for the first time. Their eyes sparkle as each child carefully opens the paper; it too is a gift. Then the oohs and aahs, the clapping and laughter. You really understand what Christmas is about when you see the little ones who had nothing, so thrilled to have one toy that really is their own.
We need your help, today. We have about 350 children to provide for this Christmas. For only $10 a child, we can make certain that each one has a present to open on Christmas morning and that Christmas dinner includes meat, fruit, and candy for everyone.
Please -- consider sponsoring a child. Or two, or more! Maybe your church or Sunday school class would like to sponsor 5 or 10 children. What a wonderful way to share the joy and true meaning of Christmas.
If someone would sponsor 50, that would be amazing! I promise I will shout hallelujah and dance around my office!
Holidays create Christian traditions that in turn spread the gospel. Join me in creating an unforgettable Christmas for kids who will be thankful all year. They never forget your kindness.
Although many of you will receive this newsletter, our experience has been that some will respond. I'm urging you to be among those who do. The children need your help. Start a new tradition this year. Before you get caught up in the holiday rush, take a moment to help Life Link's children. |
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| Shalom Christmas 2009 |
Please, send your special Christmas Gift to Life Link today - before your good intention becomes a lost opportunity.
You can donate with Pay Pal directly from this email or mail a check to: Life Link, PO Box 1808, Claremore, OK 74018. simply write "Christmas Donation" on the memo portion of your check and your gift will go directly to buy treats and gifts for the children.
Together for the children!
Connie Alessi |
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Did you know? 
Did you know you can donate through PayPal without having a PayPal account? Why not give something today? God bless you! If you wish you can donate by check. Checks should be made out to "Life Link" and mailed to: PO Box 1808 Claremore, OK 74018 Life Link is a non-profit international human service corporation committed to improving the quality of life for children everywhere. All donations are tax deductible. |
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Prayer Needs 
Baby Andrew, in Oasis Orphanage, has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus.Please pray for a miracle. The African doctors have said there is nothing they can do. |
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| Contact Information |
Life Link PO Box 1808 Claremore, OK 74018 President~Connie Alessi
918-379-0055 |
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