Suffragan Bishop Larry J. Hunt

MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

The Great Ray Charles sung a Christmas song titled, “Christmas is the best time of the year.” I must agree because the celebration of the birth of Christ Jesus has meant so much to me and my family. However, every year at this time I think of those who will not have a Merry Christmas. It isn’t necessary to go outside of Indianapolis to find the unfortunate who will spend Christmas hungry, cold and gift less. They live under bridges, in make shift shelters, tents, sleeping bags, and the doorways of buildings in downtown Indianapolis. There are many social services that attempt to help such people but their assistance isn’t enough. What can be done to give relief and help these unfortunate people?

 

Well, let me tell you about how two such people have helped the homeless. They are compassionate men who started a project called, “Take It to the Streets.”  They are Elder Sora Walker and Elder Joel Freed . They are members of Christ Church Apostolic where Bishop James E. Tyson is the senior pastor. Last year our church, Grace Apostolic Church, joined them in this effort. To some large degree, they keep the spirit of Christmas alive all year long. On a bi-weekly basis, they and their crew prepare gallons of soup and other food items that are distributed to the homeless where they can be found. During the winter, sleeping bags, blankets, gloves, socks and other items are given to the homeless, to help keep them warm. Their vision is truly the spirit of Christmas shared all year long. God bless the both of you and continue the year-round Christmas spirit.

 

With all our love,

Pastor Larry J. Hunt and The Grace Church family