December is a month where our thoughts are turned towards a tiny baby of Bethlehem who gave so much to the world. We are reminded of His birth, His life, and His ministry. This is a season of giving and receiving. Let us turn our hearts to giving as the Savior did. Here are 31 ideas of adding Christ into our lives by serving those around us every day in December.
1. Adopt a family for Christmas & buy gifts they need & place under their tree Christmas Eve.
2. Ring the bells for the Salvation Army or donate money to their kettles.
3. Volunteer to babysit kids so families can go Christmas shopping.
4. Share a spiritual message with others on social media.
5. Send Christmas cards or packages to friends, family, military personnel &/or missionaries.
6. Donate toys to the Children’s Hospital.
7. Share an inspirational Christmas story about your life with others.
8. Donate money to a local charity.
9. Do something nice for a teacher or mentor today or read a book to your child’s class.
10. Organize a Christmas party with friends for a nursing home.
11. Put together a Christmas puzzle with someone who is older and living by themselves.
12. Donate time and/or food to a food pantry or to a family in need.
13. Start the 12 Days of Christmas for someone who could use extra love this year.
14. Support a local business. Buy a gift card or gift there to give to someone in need.
15. Organize a Christmas baking and recipe swap.
16. Make homemade gifts or ornaments to give to neighbors, friends & family for Christmas.
17. Think of a single parent & invite their kids over to do a craft why the parent runs errands.
18. Bake cookies with your family and take them to your friends and neighbors.
19. Decorate someone's door like a gift with a message telling them they are a gift to you.
20. Have a Cultural night & get to know different ways people celebrate the holidays.
21. Give a card, a small gift and/or leave goodies for the mail courier.
22. Support a local concert or play, and bring a friend.
23. Go caroling with some friends to brighten some faces.
24. Give 3 gifts to someone special in your life like the three wisemen gave to Jesus.
25. Give a gift to Jesus. Write down one way you will serve like Jesus, this next year.
26. Show appreciation for healthcare workers in your area today.
27. Serve someone who has served you this past year.
28. Plan a hot chocolate bar and invite the neighbors over to get to know them better.
29. Organize a service project for a family in need.
30. Do service around your house.
31. Write your New Year's Resolutions and make a plan how you will serve others in 2023.
Let's Serve!
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