Showing the love of Jesus to our community
through affordable Christmas shopping
The Christmas Store is an opportunity for families to purchase new donated gifts at discounted prices so that they can share an affordable Christmas celebration with their children.
Impact
180+ Families Served
470+ Children Served
190+ Volunteers
My motivation in coming is, first, they help economically because the prices are much better here than at any other store. Secondly, I think that by coming to the Store we are helping the Church gather funds for other programs. They use all that money they gather for other programs where there is need. Aside from the economic help, I can give my kids gifts for Christmas.
I want to thank the Christmas Store for being part of the team and for making this happen because, without them, this wouldn’t have been possible.
Lupe
“This is our first time at the store. We learned about it from the school, our children participate in Axel’s soccer ministry. Thank you to the church for this community services. Thank you—these prices are so good, we can get what we need for our kids. There is a difference when we work as community, and we can feel the blessing. Thank you for inviting us to your church. We have been blessed here. Thank you for showing God’s love.”
Flor and Vincente
“I’ve lived in West Chicago for about eight years. My son is twelve years old, and he has been asking me for an iPod for years. I always have to tell him no. He needs other things, like a winter coat, and iPods are so expensive.
I was scheduled for the last shopping appointment today, but I got very lost on my way there. I had to turn around several times before I finally found the church. I showed up after the store closed, but since I had only one child to shop for, they decided to let me go ahead. As soon as I walked in, there it was on the table: an iPod! For $12! This is what my son has wanted for years!
I was late. I missed the place and missed my appointment…but this was the one thing my son has been asking for. Today, this was about God and I thank Him so much.”
Veronica
