Every Thursday is Christmas at Give Kids The World. Most of our group helped with the Christmas party last night. We dressed up as elves, handed out presents, played games and helped children as they met Santa. Just as the party was getting ready to start, a storm hit. So much of the party was… Read More »
Summer of Sharing 2014: Give Kids The World Day 4 Recap
Every Wednesday for almost 7 years, JoJo and Ginger arrive at the GKTW Village. They spend three hours there giving the children staying at the Village a chance to do something that most have never done – ride a horse. JoJo and Ginger are horses specially trained for riders with disabilities. For children with life-threatening… Read More »
Summer of Sharing 2014: More from Day 2 at Give Kids The World
Monday was a great day! It didn’t take our students long to realize how important it is to keep things in perspective. During our sharing time on Monday, that seemed to be the theme of the discussion. I am looking forward to seeing what God will do in us and through us this week! We… Read More »
Summer of Sharing 2014: Give Kids The World Day 2 Recap
Monday started early. Most of the group ate breakfast and headed to give Kids the World before 7:30am. Once we were at GKTW, we served all around the Village. We served breakfast, drove trains, ran the carousel and more. After lunch we had an awesome sharing time led by Matt Garner. We finished the day… Read More »
Summer of Sharing 2014: What is Give Kids The World?
Many of you may not know what Give Kids the World is or what they do. The following is information about GKTW that I pulled from their website so that you could have an overview of what their organization does. Our team is volunteering there this week helping give sick kids and their families a… Read More »