Reaching the Most Vulnerable in Bethlehem

Reaching the Most Vulnerable: Beyond the large Christmas gatherings, our partners on the ground conducted “Mini Events” to ensure the most vulnerable were not left behind. We visited the Home of God’s Child in Bethlehem, a shelter for thirty-five children with special needs who have been abandoned due to physical or mental disabilities.

Another smaller event was held for fifty abandoned children cared for by nuns. Recognizing the practical needs of these children, clothing was given to them instead of toys. Even in Jerusalem, where access has been difficult due to security checkpoints, we successfully supported a shelter for sixty-five orphaned children.

More Than a Gift: Every child who participated received a hot meal or sandwiches, Christmas chocolate, and juice. But the most cherished gift was a high-quality winter hoodie. On the front, it bore the symbol of our mission—the Heart for the Persecuted Church.

On the back of each hoodie was the promise of Matthew 1:21: “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”

In a region that has seen too much darkness recently, these 1,500 children became beacons of light, wearing the promise of salvation on their backs. Our operations officer reported from the ground, “Everyone was very, very happy and thankful… most of these children do not have the opportunity to enjoy the festive season on their own.”

Thank you for helping us proclaim the birth of the Prince of Peace in the very land where He was born.