Spread the Spirit of Christmas... "Adopt" a military family through Operation Christmas Spirit​

The best way to spread Christmas JOY, is helping a military girl or BOY!
Okay, so we're not poets, but we do know a lot about spreading the Spirit of Christmas through our Operation Christmas Spirit!

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the nation
Not a Soldier was stirring, not even on rotation;

The packages were sent from all over with care,
In hopes that a message of hope would be there;

The children were nestled all snug in their beds;
With the love of their mom and their dad in their heads;

And mamma in her cammies or dad in his gear,
Had just hunkered down knowing Christmas is near,

When across our great country arose such a clatter,
People gave what they could just to say that they matter.

Away to the sales they shopped like a flash,
Or in some cases needed, they donated cash.

The desert, the oceans, the mountains with snow,
Wherever they are, we hope that they know,

When Santa comes to their house to appear,
He'll find more than a note and food for rein-deer,

With just over a month, and acting quite quick,
Folks shared in a story much better than St. Nick.

From nearly every state Christmas Spirit came,
And spread Christmas' love and cheer in His name:

"Now, Army, now Navy, now Air Force and Marines!
OCONUS! on, orders! on, base! on submarines!

To you who serve! to whom answer the call!
Don't worry! We've got you! We appreciate you all!"

As you serve our great country, we've got your back.
When you meet with an obstacle, it's not support you lack;

So know that we love you and your family too; 
With the cards, gifts and toys, we're celebrating you--

And then, just remember, on your Christmas morning
With your gifts and your tree and your family adoring.

Christmas is about more than you or than me, 
It's more than presents, food or a glistening tree.

It's about a man, from heaven descended,
All our hurt, all our pain-- His mere presence mended. 

With the world's hope resting on his back,
He traveled this world to lighten your pack.

His eyes—filled with love! His manner, so gentle!
His message was love, His battle was mental!

His mission on Earth was to help us know,
We are perfect in God's eyes, as white as the snow;

We are all connected and blessed with His Spirit,
And He calls us to share in His love, not to fear it;

He had a good point, leading us to each other;
That we should take care of each sister and brother.

He was kind and patient, a right heavenly man,
And we need to remember Him whenever we can;

A touch of His hand and a prayer from bowed head,
Soon gave us to know we had nothing to dread;

He was born Christmas day, in a stable with glory,
And filled all the world with hope-- not a story. 

From laying in manger, rosey cheek and nose,
To giving the world His life, up to heaven He rose;

He is the reason for Christmas, we want you to see,
The Spirit of Christmas for you and for me.

So know Christmas' Spirit has you in it's sight--
“Happy Christmas, dear service member, and to you a good night!”


 

With Christmas drawing near, we are no longer able to coordinate family "adoption" with enough time to shop, but please know we help military families and single service member through morale boosting programs and our Operation Enduring Support Crisis Assistance program throughout the year. 

If you'd like to donate to help us serve families/single service members throughout the year, please click here. 

Merry Christmas to One and ALL! ~Team OHH