Mission Arlington®’s Christmas Store closed today at 6 p.m.  For ten days, this free store swirled with volunteers, eager to lend a helping hand at Christmas.

Families in need placed their children in the childcare, then picked out gifts for those children from a room full of toys for kids of all ages. Those gifts were wrapped with care, and help was often available to carry people’s gifts to their car for them.

Every adult who came through got to hear the Christmas Story, told in various ways, straight out of Luke chapter 2.  Many people responded to that story, wanting to know more about Christ, or by becoming Christians themselves. Through yesterday, 324 adults had accepted Christ.  Many more wanted to know more or had questions.

Final numbers aren’t in just yet, but by the end of the day on Monday, 24,429 children had received toys from the store.

Mission Arlington® will still be open tomorrow, Christmas Eve through 4 p.m.  We will be making final bike deliveries, providing toys to families experiencing a last minute emergency before Christmas, and receiving donations from the community.

We are so humbled by the way you gave, volunteered, and prayed for us through this beautiful season.  We are so grateful for your constant support.  Together, one life at a time, we are making a difference in our community.  Thank you!

To God be the glory!