Preacher David's Corner

Ashe County Children’s Christmas Project 2026: Working  Together to Bring Christmas Joy

Christmas is a special time of year in Ashe County, North Carolina, especially when we see our community come together to make the season brighter for children and their families. The Ashe County Children’s Christmas Project 2026 is a wonderful example of what can happen when people work together with a caring heart and a desire to help others.

Through the Ashe Baptist Association’s 43 churches, other churches, businesses, government agencies, schools, DSS, Partnership of Ashe, individuals, factories, and Family Central, WKSK Radio, Parks and Recreation, our community joins hands to help provide a better Christmas for up to 1,000 children from families with incomes at or below 133% of the poverty level.

Each child receives bags filled with toys, clothing, games, and books, along with a fully loaded backpack of school supplies. These gifts mean more than presents under a Christmas tree. They are reminders to children and parents that their community cares about them and wants them to experience the joy and hope of Christmas.

A project with a budget of approximately $220,000 does not happen by itself. It takes generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and faithful supporters from across Ashe County. Everyone has a part to play! Volunteers are needed at Family Central to process the intake bags of gifts and move them to the gym for distribution. Runners help carry the bags from the gym to the families receiving them. Gideons International volunteers are there to offer Bibles, sharing the message of God’s love, while Santa Claus greets the children and adds a little extra Christmas excitement.

This project demonstrates the power of cooperation. Churches, schools, businesses, government agencies, organizations, and individuals may have different responsibilities throughout the year, but at Christmas, they unite around one important purpose: helping children experience a happier Christmas.

The Bible reminds us in Acts 20:35, “It is more blessed to give than to receive”. Those words come alive when people give their time, money, talents, and love to help children in need. Ashe County is blessed to have people willing to work together for the good of others. The Children’s Christmas Project is not simply about distributing toys, clothes, books, games, and school supplies. It is about sharing kindness, restoring hope, and showing families that they are not forgotten. When a community works together, Christmas becomes brighter for everyone. May the Ashe County Children’s Christmas Project 2026 continue to remind us that the greatest gift we can give is a heart filled with love, generosity, and the true spirit of Christmas—the love of Jesus Christ.    Your Servant, David