Give the gift of freedom this year...
I have had the absolutely amazing opportunity of being a part of this Kolkata Servant Team, but as Erin said earlier today, "I've yet to serve, I've only been served." That's pure truth to be spoken of the Sari Bari ladies. They give and give and give. Whether it's half of their lunch, hand cream for my dry hands, a Bangla lesson, or just a sweet, sweet smile...they haven't stopped giving to us.
It's time for them to receive.
As you start preparing for this Christmas season, Sari Bari would like to encourage you to add one more thing to that shopping list of yours. We would love for you to join in and be a part of the Sari Bari Christmas Celebration! India is a land with seemingly endless religious festivals, and Christmas is an opportunity for us to clearly communicate the amazing truth that God became flesh and made his dwelling among us. At Sari Bari, there is a beautiful culture of celebration...and this time of year holds so much excitement for the family of Christ. Each woman will receive a new Sari and in addition to that, we will share a celebration meal, a sweet dance party, tons of laughter, and the truth of God with us. A gift of $25 will sponsor the Christmas Celebration for one member of the Sari Bari family. You can give so much to these ladies with $25, but the sweetest thing you give by participating in this is the message they are dearly loved. Something that you can never communicate too often to a group of ladies that pour out so much love themselves.
If you would like to celebrate with these ladies, you can make a donation by check to WMF, P.O. Box 70, Omaha, NE 68101. If you do so using this method, please include a separate piece of paper indicating the gift is for Sari Bari Christmas. Or you can visit WMF - Donate and give using any credit card. Again, please indicate the gift is for Sari Bari Christmas on-line.
I assume that if you are reading this, you've been following my journey here in Kolkata. You've read words that have been a weak representation of how lovely they really are, but nonetheless an attempt. You've read words about how they have cared for me time and time again, and how I've grown to love these women greatly. You've read about my time with them, and my involvement in their lives. Now it's time for you to be a part of their lives. This is your invitation. Take it. You will never see the blessing these ladies will experience because of your $25, but I can promise you, no one deserves it more.
Just in case you aren't familiar with Sari Bari, you can read about the purpose here: About Sari Bari.
70 women. Bless at least one this Christmas.
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