CHILDREN ARE A GIFT FROM GOD

Psalms 127:3 states, Children are a gift from the LORD, they are a reward from him. Every single life, every single child, is a reward and blessing. Whether they’re bringing parents pride and joy, or whether they are teaching us how to be more patient and forgiving, children are a gift from God and a source for the growth of His Kingdom here on Earth!

On December 16, 2022 the brothers of Theta Xi partnered with Marine Toys for Tots. We gathered at the local Salvation Army in Peoria, IL to distribute toys to less fortunate kids. The mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas. Through the gift of a new toy, helps bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children.

In 2022, Toys for Tots distributed an unprecedented 24.4 million toys, books, and games to 9.9 million children in need. The brothers of Theta Xi was blessed with the opportunity to serve our community while putting smiles on the faces of less fortunate children. Parents were full of joy and many expressed their gratefulness as well.

It’s always more fun and more rewarding to give. Seek out opportunities to give and the same measure will be given unto you. Let us not forget that every good gift comes from the LORD and children are a gift from God.

The Theta Xi chapter would like to thank Brothers LaColis Reed, Jerry Harris, Andy Hendrix, John Clayborne, Karstin Howard and Spanky Edwards for their time and service.