First Methodist is again this year sponsoring two efforts to bring the Christmas spirit to children who might otherwise not experience the joys and meaning of the season. Shepherd’s Child is a Christmas party for underprivileged local children providing gifts, food and seasonal activities for fifty local youth. You can shop for a child whose name you will be provided or you can made a donation and the church will do the shopping. The Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Child is a worldwide effort to provide Christmas gifts to children in over 100 countries. You can pask a shoebox yourself or make a donation and the shopping will be done for you. Take this opportunity to make sure the spirit of Christmas is enjoyed by all children.