I created this video as an accompaniment video to the song "Give This Christmas Away" which I sang in church yesterday (12/2/12). After many requests I am now uploading the video slide show with the original track so that it can be shared with anyone.

During the first verse & chorus of the song, the picture slide show is all about "Operation Christmas Child", which is the project I think this song was originally written for...

During the second verse & chorus, I got a little more personal with the slide show by using pictures of opportunities in our church (Immanuel in Belvidere) and community to 'give this Christmas away'. Here is a list of the opportunities/organizations:
Rockford Rescue Mission & Belvidere/Boone County Food Pantry, Pastor Otto Brillinger & the orphans from Kazakhstan, Salavtion Army, Lutheran World Relief (mosquito nets), Carpenter's Place in Rockford, LLC Comfort Dogs Ministry (Kye is our comfort dog at Immanuel), Meals on Wheels, clothing drives & singing carols at nursing homes.

During the final verse, I was showcasing another opportunity to serve & give away Christmas at Immanuel - JOURNEY TO BETHLEM. It takes many volunteers to put this project all together, & it reaches so many people with the true Christmas story & message.

During the final chorus, it is all about giving it all back to God for ALL that He has given us!!!

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!!

Merry Christmas to you all!!!

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