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\"covcares<\/a>As we approach the\u00a0Christmas season we\u00a0find ourselves asked the question of \u201cWhat do you want for Christmas?\u201d If you aren\u2019t a grandparent merely wishing to add to the adorable collection of family photos, we often find ourselves slightly terrified by this question.\u00a0Getting gifts for adults is awkward, most adults\u00a0already buy themselves things they need or want on a as-needed bases thus, forcing them to\u00a0give an overly vague answer or to dodge the question altogether. Instead of struggling through the turmoil of Christmas obscurity we invite you to give a gift that will have a lasting effect and resolve your gift-giving enigma.<\/p>\n

Covenant Cares<\/a> allows you to give a gift that supports a number of the ministries of the Covenant Church. From buying a fish in Thailand<\/a> to sewing tools in Colombia<\/a>, or\u00a0supporting a community with clean water through the gift of wells in Africa<\/a>: all gifts will have an impact. Instead of struggling through the seemingly consumerist obscurity that is adult gift giving, consider giving a gift that can refocus the meaning of Christmas.<\/p>\n

So this year, when you are asked what you want for Christmas and you don’t know what to say, tell them “All I want for Christmas is a gift from CovCares<\/a>, and that\u00a0will brighten my day!”<\/p>\n

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As we approach the\u00a0Christmas season we\u00a0find ourselves asked the question of \u201cWhat do you want for Christmas?\u201d If you aren\u2019t a grandparent merely wishing to add to the adorable collection of family photos, we often find ourselves slightly terrified by this question.\u00a0Getting gifts for adults is awkward, most adults\u00a0already buy themselves things they need or want on a as-needed bases thus, forcing them to\u00a0give an overly vague answer or to dodge the question altogether. Instead of struggling through the turmoil of Christmas obscurity we invite you to give a gift that will have a lasting effect and resolve your gift-giving enigma. Covenant Cares allows you to give a gift that supports a number of the ministries of the Covenant Church. From buying a fish in Thailand to sewing tools in Colombia, or\u00a0supporting a community with clean water through the gift of wells in Africa: all gifts will have an impact. 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