Thirty years ago, just about this time of year, I received the call that would set my life on a new path. Northridge, California had just experienced an 8. + earthquake. One point five million people were affected. How was I, just one person, going to help? Fortunately, I had my three best partners at my side, God and my two dogs. What I could not handle, God, Kodi or Ty was right there, showing me the way. My job was to listen, sometimes I didn't want to, but one of them would show me I wasn't the smartest member of the team.
So, thirty years later, I still have a team, some names have changed, but God is still "leader of the pack". Our world has changed, but the pain and hurt many people are experiencing has not changed. Prison Discipleship, Project HUB has worked diligently for forty years to bring prisoners of our various prisons and jails a lifeline that will lead them to God and his love.
Today, I need you on my team. Every year, Prison Discipleship/Project HUB brings a lot of love and a few surprises in a Brown Paper Bag, to the prisoners for Christmas. Each Brown Paper Bag has a pair of white cotton socks, candy, Christmas cards for the prisoner to send their friends and family, Raman Noodles, and the Word of God. The population in these facilities has almost doubled since last year so our task has grown. This year, we need help with the socks. They are $2.00 a pair and we need 4,000 pair.
Be someone's hero this Christmas for $2.00. The cost of a soft drink or a latte.
You will never miss the $2.00, but I guarantee someone will remember it for the rest of their life. I still remember my survivors and their families, and many of them still remember me for one act of kindness. Bless you and your family.
Love to all,
Ivy S. Kirk