{"id":989,"date":"2023-11-27T01:47:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T01:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fathersvineyard.org\/militaryministry\/?p=989"},"modified":"2023-11-27T02:12:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T02:12:03","slug":"deployed-troops-christmas-cheer-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fathersvineyard.org\/militaryministry\/2023\/11\/27\/deployed-troops-christmas-cheer-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Deployed Troops Christmas Cheer 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

It seems like only yesterday I was posting about sending Christmas Cheer For Our Deployed Troops 2022, then I blinked and here it is 2023! Where does the time go?<\/p>\n

Another year\u00a0 gone by and another year I stand in awe over His provisions, prompting hearts to give back; people giving of their time, their talents, and their resources to support Christmas Cheer For Our Deployed Troops.<\/p>\n

It is important that we continue to cultivate an awareness of the magnitude of sacrifice those who wear our country’s uniform make each day, especially those who are deployed. They miss birthdays, holidays, reunions, graduations, the birth of their own children, weddings, funerals, comforts of home, sleep, showers, food, clean clothes, their sacrifices are endless, yet they continue to give of themselves so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. We owe them much more than what we often give.<\/p>\n

I am so proud to live in such a wonderful community that understands their sacrifices and that gives generously throughout the year, but especially at Christmas! Thank you to Sunshine Elementary School, the Bostic\/Sunshine Community, my Father’s Vineyard Church family, my friends, and my family. Christmas Cheer 2023 would not be possible without your giving, caring hearts! Because of you, we are sending a total of 25 boxes of Christmas Cheer to troops across the globe on Monday and an additional 3-5 boxes later in the week!<\/p>\n

Your gratitude and your willingness to give is the simplest yet most powerful thing you can do for our troops . Your kindness will impact their lives in many ways and let them know they are not forgotten\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>and their sacrifices matter.<\/p>\n

Thank you again for your willingness to touch the lives of another with the resources God has so generously given to you. – Lisa Marie Barrett, Director<\/p>\n

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photo taken from https:\/\/hopeinc.com\/gratitude-turns-what-we-have-into-enough\/ 11\/26\/23<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Just a small portion of the donations from Sunshine Elementary School, Bostic, NC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Christmas Cheer Boxes before being packed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you would like to support Christmas Cheer For Our Deployed Troops, please click here<\/a><\/strong>. Each package sent costs approximately $22 for shipping. Be sure to click yes, that your gift is designated, then add military ministry to the designation box. If you would like your donation to go directly to Christmas Cheer For Our Deployed Troops, please indicate that as well. If you just state military ministry, your gift can be used throughout the year for on going deployed troops projects. Donations are tax deductible.<\/em><\/p>\n

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It seems like only yesterday I was posting about sending Christmas Cheer For Our Deployed Troops 2022, then I blinked and here it is 2023! Where does the time go? Another year\u00a0 gone by and another year I stand in awe over His provisions, prompting hearts to give back; people giving of their time, their … <\/p>\n

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