More on the 2011 Christmas Parties

Batang Krayola Christmas Party 2011 Summary Report

Written by Kristofer Purificacion (Batang Krayola Ministry Leader)

John-John (the main character in the skit we used for the Gospel presentation), is just like many typical Filipino children who think that Christmas is only for the material things they can receive. That way of thinking changed, when we held our Christmas parties in different parts of the country starting on the first week of December.  Many children realized that Christmas is all about the love pf Jesus and because of that great love He brought salvation to all mankind.

We held a total of 10 parties for our partner churches’ street children’s ministry and more than 1100 kids attended, heard the Gospel and received gifts.  The very first parties were held in Metro Manila.  Two were held in Makati on December 3, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.  Immediately the day after, our team went to Tiaong, Quezon (a three-hour drive from Manila) to hold our third Christmas party.

Then on December 7, another party was held in Caloocan, where our partner church ministers to children living near the former dumpsite popularly called “Smokey Mountain”.  Majority of our parties were held on December 10.  The team, early in the morning, went to Bataan and Olongapo to hold parties in four different areas, while our team leader, Joshua, stayed in Manila to join the IT Tender Christmas party.

The last one was held in Makati on December 17 when we combined the Day Care kids and our BK Street Children’s ministry for one big Christmas party.

We are thankful to the Lord that in spite of uncertainties we faced months before the actual parties, the Lord has proven once again that He loves the street children and He won’t let the parties  to be cancelled this year.  He provided for all the needs of the Christmas Parties which include the gift bags, food and other essential things. 

Each child received a gift bag that contains school supplies, hygiene products and materials, toys and a snack.  We are so thankful for all those who prayed, volunteered and gave so that we can hold all the parties.  We are thankful also to God for Extreme Response for the 1100 toys they gave and the funds they sent which helped us in a big way.