In the past year, they’ve been able to use the limitations set before them to engage and show love to members and strangers.

The traditional Christmas Store model from years past looked a lot like a warm hug – families coming into the church building to receive gifts and meet volunteers and staff. There would be plenty of treats and comfort to go around. This year, there were masks, social distancing and extra safety measures to ensure that the needs of those in the community could still be met.