Christmas came to the God is Love Orphanage this year.
Each week running up to Christmas, the Mercy Ships team shared the Christmas story and we made this great nativity set which we proudly displayed in our front room to remind us of the meaning of this special time of year. We had shepherds, wise men, angels, camels, donkeys, baby Jesus, you name it, it was there and each one was made with care by our children.
But it didn't stop there. They also came laden with gifts, what a HUGE blessing. The kids could never have imagined getting so much. You should have seen how big their eyes were. Each child had a wrapped present, including things like teddies, books, crayons, keyrings and christmas cookies.
Opening presents
the oohs & the aahs that went with the ripping of paper!
studying their gifts
Even our littlest one nearly got wrapped up in a box
and Mikeila got a comfortable beanbag
Celebrating the gifts God gives us!
