Clinton church collects gifts for foster children | Main stories

CLINTON, Ill. (WAND) – Clinton Assembly of God is collecting items for foster children.

The church said it is looking for people and businesses to sponsor foster children to give them Christmas wish-list gifts. Clinton Assembly of God teamed up with Compass Church for this project.

Alton Smith, who directs the youth and children’s ministry, said this is the second year the church has organized a gift drive for foster children. Last year, they were able to give each child everything on their wish list. Smith said it’s an opportunity to give back to someone in need.

“Tis the season of giving. This is not the receiving season,” he said. “The blessing of it and the feeling after the gift is so much more rewarding.”

People and businesses interested in sponsoring a child should call Clinton Assembly of God at 217-935-8316. Gifts are due on December 7th and must be delivered unwrapped.

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