Advent

It is easy to get caught up in the consumerism of this time of year.  Millions of people flood the stores the Friday after Thanksgiving to buy new TV's, computers, clothes, electronics, etc.  But why?  Do we inherently believe that more stuff will make our lives better?  Advent Conspiracy is an organization that has encouraged people to spend less money on gifts for people on Christmas and actually spend time with family and loved ones.  Likewise, they encourage people to take some of the money that would be spent on gifts and give it to help those in need.  Below are just a few of the organizations that I will support this Christmas season.






Advent Conspiracy

Living Water International - Providing clean drinking water in the name of Christ to people all over the world. 

The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) - An AIDS support organization providing education, support, and ARV's at little to no cost for people with AIDS in Uganda.

Episcopal Relief & Development - Supporting people who are suffering all over the world.

Heifer International - working with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth.

 North Texas Food Bank - A non-profit hunger relief organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of feeding programs in North Texas

Empower African Children - Empower African Children believes in the transforming power of education. We see the promise and potential of orphans and vulnerable children in Africa. And we know what's possible when you believe in and invest in these children.