Joe Avila, Prison Fellowship's executive director for northern California, recently received the following lettter from Betsy Gewirz's third-grade class at St. John's Lutheran School in Napa, California:

Please accept our third-graders' donation to Angel Tree Camping.  Our school held a jog-a-thon in the fall, and a portion of the funds raised by the third-graders was to go to a charity of their choice.  In addition, Thrivent Financial matched our funds up to $300.  The students were very excited that they were able to help other children do a fun activity.  We would like to receive any materials regarding Angel Tree Camping that you are able to send us.  God bless you and your ministries!

What a great example of God's mercy and compassion!  These kids have chosen to serve their peers, and as a result, other children will receive an opportunity to see and hear about the love of Jesus at camp.

Of course, you don't need to hold a jog-a-thon to contibute to the work of Angel Tree (although you are definitely encouraged to do that should you so desire).  Contributions made on the Angel Tree website will support all facets of the Angel Tree program - from providing gifts for children of inmates for Christmas, to providing mentoring programs, or giving these kids an opportunity to attend camp in the summer.  And there is still time to give to this year's Christmas drive to make sure that every kid who has been registered receives a Christmas gift and the Good News of Christ's coming.