ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS @ Hope Christian Center

Hope Christian Center partnered with Prison Fellowship as a sponsor church under Angel Tree in 2009. The mission of Prison Fellowship is to seek the transformation of prisoners and their reconciliation to God, family, and community through the power and truth of Jesus Christ. Angel Tree is the program of Prison Fellowship that focuses on transformation in the lives of the children of inmates and on fostering reconciliation between the child, incarcerated parent, and family.

2010 Event Date: December 18, 2010

Hope Christian Center presented the Gospel to our Angel Tree children and caregivers by holding a Christmas Party the afternoon of December 18, 2010. It was a wonderful event with an atmosphere filled with Gods love. Angel Tree was a blessing not only to the families but to the Hope Christian Center family as well.
Every child was presented with 2 gifts in the name of their incarcerated parent. Our Angel Tree guests were received with smiles and hugs. Senior Pastor Tyrone Stevenson welcomed the families personally. The Gospel was present through Praise and Worship, Praise Dancers, and performances by the children of the church. There were also lead servants and volunteers from various ministries interacting with the children and the caregivers.

The highlights were many, from the excitement of the volunteers, gift purchasers, caregivers to the smiles on the children’s faces. It was a wonderful experience for all. One teenager who did not want to attend the event was overjoyed when he received an IPOD in the name of his incarcerated parent. This young man’s spirit was visibly uplifted when he read the personal message from his father that was written on the gift tag.