Christmas Gift Project

Thousands of Gifts Are Distributed in Mexico and Pakistan

    Each December we share God’s love with needy children in the border region of Mexico and in Pakistan by providing Christmas gifts to needy children, who would probably not otherwise receive a gift. Each Year, we are able to distribute the gifts through our Christmas “Happy Birthday Jesus” Bible Clubs held in many locations.  The gospel is clearly presented at these events and many children trust Christ as Savior as a result.   We work in the City of Juarez, Chihuahua (Juarez boasts a metro area population of nearly 2 million people), as well as several other small towns.  Juarez has the reputation of being the most violent city in the world, with about 3000 murders in 2010 alone!  We also work in and around Lahore, Pakistan. (Lahore boasts a metro population of nearly 7 million people.)Due to the distance and shipping costs, it is easier and more cost effective to send money to our missionary in Pakistan and have him purchase and assemble the gifts there.

        The children are invited to a Christmas Bible Club and are not told about any gift that they will receive.  During the Bible Club, a Gospel presentation is made revolving around the Christmas story from Luke 2.  A gentle invitation is given and children are given a chance to trust Jesus as their Savior.

                At the end of the Bible Club, the children are surprised with the Christmas gift.  It is always exciting to see the look on their faces as they receive them and open them up!   Most of the children that attend are very poor.  For many, this may be the only gift they receive.
                                                          
                                                               

                We are already preparing for this Christmas.  It is our goal to greatly expand the outreach in Mexico and Pakistan in 2011.  The gifts can be dropped off or shipped to the GMTC Outreach Center, 1410 N. Garfield, San Angelo, TX 76902.  There is also a pickup point in Lubbock, Texas and in the Bloomington/Normal, Illinois area. (Email us for details  jeff@gospelministriestochildren.net  ) or call the GMTC office at (325) 947-7405.  Donations are also needed to offset shipping costs and to purchase in country or ship gifts to Pakistan.

Pictures From Mexico Christmas Gift Project

Pictures From Pakistan Christmas Gift Project 2009

Here are a few guidelines for the gifts...

•       If the gift is better suited for a particular age group, or if it is only for a boy or a girl, label the gift appropriately

•       At least one toy should be included in each gift

•        Contents should not exceed $10.00

•       Contents can be put in jumbo size Ziploc bag or clear plastic box.  The contents need to be visible from the outside

of the box for us to get them through customs easily.

BULK CANDY, TOYS AND OTHER SUPPLIES CAN ALSO BE DONATED.

Christmas Gift Ideas...

•       School Supplies (crayons, notebooks, erasers, pencils, color books, rulers, etc.)

•       Toys (include batteries if necessary)

–      balls, dolls, yo-yo’s, light up toys, toys that make noise, etc.…

•       Candy (no chocolate or items that will spill or melt)

•       Hygiene Items (toothbrush, soap, comb, travel size shampoos, etc.)

•       A personal note to the child (You may also include a photo of yourself if you wish.)

Do not include...

•       Weapon type toys (guns, swords, etc.)

•       Used or second hand items

•       Medications or vitamins

•       Out of date foods or candy

•       Glass bottles

•       Breakable items

•       Aerosol cans

There will be a special gift packaging "party" at the Outreach Center (1410 N. Garfield, San Angelo, Texas 76901) December 3, 2011 at 6:00 P.M.  Gifts will be assembled from bulk donated items and prepared for shipment.