There is nothing like the joy being a child on Christmas morning.

Opening presents, spending time with family, and most importantly – feeling loved!

Unfortunately, for thousands of children throughout Guatemala, extreme poverty has robbed them not only of presents for Christmas, but the opportunity to experience the love of God in a tangible way.

But through our Christmas Hope Bags campaign you can show a child the love of God and give them a Christmas they will never forget, through a small bag filled with gifts!  It’s simple!

All you need to do is:

• Choose to help a boy or girl between the ages of 3-12.

• Fill a medium 10×14 shoebox with gifts.

• Include the label provided here, with the child’s age and gender, and $5 for shipping costs.

• Mail the box to Hope of Life International: 85 Whipple St. Providence, RI 02908.

• We will use your gifts to fill a Christmas Hope Bag—which will then be delivered to a child in need!

Remember to send in your gifts by September 30th, to make sure a child receives them before for Christmas!

For the past 6 years you have given children throughout Guatemala Christmas Hope in this wonderful season.  Will you continue to parter with us and share the Gospel with a child who may otherwise not receive a single Christmas gift this year?

Here are some things you can send to fill a Christmas Hope Bag with:

• A Small Bible

• Crayons

• Toys

• School Supplies

• Hard Candies

Would you prefer to have us do the shopping for you?

You can

give $30 to provide a Christmas Hope Bag, fill it with gifts, and deliver it to a child on your behalf!

Christmas Hope Bags are a great way to show the love of God to a child in need, in a practical way—but it will also impact your life as well!

This is what Richard and Donna Boone, from Atlantic Shores Baptist Church in Virginia had to say:

“We had the opportunity to be there the very firs time they received gifts.  The children didn’t know what to expect and I’m sure that even the moms didn’t know what to expect either.  Being there and watching the children open the boxes and seeing them ooing-eye over them, and seeing the difference between children there and those here in the US, was tremendous.  The children there would open the box, sit-down and begin to share everything with their friends.  The gifts were not exclusively theirs!  It is so neat to see them open the gifts and the next day play with their toys, wear the tees, play with the recorders and harmonicas.  Just to sit there and watch the giggles is tremendous and it brings such joy to our hearts.”

There is nothing better than sharing the love of Jesus through Christmas Hope Bags.  Children’s lives will be impacted forever and so will yours!

For more information on Christmas Hope Bags you can give us a call at (401) 421-9078.  To give $30 and provide a Christmas Hope for a child you can click