This fall Cornerstone KIDS and Bitty KIDS will be participating in Angel Tree's Ministry to children whose parents are incarcerated. We will be buying gifts, wrapping gifts and helping to deliver gifts that will help bring the love of Christ during this Christmas season. Sandy Thompson will be leading this effort. The tree with tags will go up in early November. The tags will be for children who live in our area. Be looking for more information on Cornerstone Connection and on Angel Tree's website. This will be a great opportunity for us to find new friends in our neighborhoods.

Just a side note: There are many other worthwhile efforts you and your family can get involved in around the holidays. Coldwater will be helping make some local Christmases brighter for children whose families have been hit hard by these tough economic times. Keep an eye open for more information in CT and at www.coldwater.me. Operation Christmas Child, which we have participated in for many years, is a great giving opportunity that has spread the love of Christ to children in many countries. If you and your family want to participate in that as well this year there are many local drop off sites. You can find out all the information on how to get involved at www.samaritanspurse.org

May the love of God thrust us all into the lives of the hurting and needy.