On Saturday, December 7th, the Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministry held their annual Christmas event (adjusted for Covid-19) for the families of inmates. The 14 families and 23 children who participated arrived at College Park Baptist Church in scheduled 30-minute increments to pick up gifts and goodies from their fathers purchased by the FJPM. Furthermore, through the incredible generosity of Fleet Feet’s Mission: Feet First (fleetfeet.com/s/winston-salem/missionfeetfirst), each child and parent was fitted and gifted with a brand-new pair of athletic shoes! In all, 37 pairs of shoes and 23 Christmas gifts were given out that day.
Margie Lamb and Lisa Kirkman of the Friends of Moravian Prison Ministry were also on hand to distribute blankets to the children that were donated via the local chapter of Project Linus (projectlinus.org). 40 blankets lovingly made by hand found a new home with the children.
Many thanks to all the volunteers who made this wonderful day a reality! With the Christmas season upon us - and despite all the uncertainty in the world - let us welcome again the babe in the manger with faith, love, and hope.
