Boxing Day Project

Tomorrow we'll have a special Boxing Day 
Project in our community!
A few years ago we've read this good article from answersingenesis.org explaining the history
and meaning of Boxing Day!

History of Boxing Day
The origins of Boxing Day are somewhat debated. The most likely story dates back hundreds of years to Britain. When on December 26 wealthy families would give their servants and tradespeople a gratuity of either money or a “Christmas box” full of food and gifts to thank them for their service and for working all day Christmas Day. 
Historically, Boxing Day was about recognizing those who serve and thanking them for their service. Holidays, such as Boxing Day, can be used for the glory of God. Even if Boxing Day isn’t a traditional holiday where you come from, perhaps consider incorporating the idea of thanking those who serve into your Christmastime celebrations. In doing so you will show others the love of Christ and open up doors to share with them the real meaning of the season—Jesus Christ, the greatest gift ever given to this world.

As church in Budrio, we really liked this idea,
so tomorrow we'll spend the morning giving a simple box of chocolates to those who serve in our community and work during these days.

We'll visit the traffic wardens office,
the firemen station, the army barracks,
the emergency room of the hospital and
the police station of Budrio, handing them this card with the explanation of Boxing Day and a comment from Philippians 2:3-9
to share our appreciation for their work in our town and how this is a picture of Jesus' sacrificial love on the Cross!

This is the real meaning of Christmas
we want to live and share in our community!