Wow it’s already the 2nd week in December and we have 3 of our sites already finished for the year! That’s 3 down and 6 sites to go for our annual Power House Christmas EXPLOSION!!!

So far each site has been very diverse and added their own special flavor to the mix. On Tuesday, December 2nd, Clancy Power House held their Christmas. Clancy split up into two rooms. The teens and older kids went into one room and taught Pastor Jon the game of spades, and the younger kids were in the main room playing games of their own.

Sunflower’s Power House Christmas was on Monday, December 8th. They along with ‘Adopt A Block’ put on a great party with an open house type of feel. ‘Adopt A Block’ partners with Power House at Sunflower Apt’s. They have such an awesome heart for “community”, and reaching and helping families. ‘Adopt A Block’ never does anything small. They’re always thinking outside the box, or maybe it’s just that they are getting back to the basics. Their heart for community and family really is the picture of what God means by love your neighbor as yourself. Thank you ‘Adopt A Block’ for all that you do, partnering with Power House, and letting us minister the gospel to the kids and families you help.

Sunflower had a more relaxed atmosphere with lots of parents and adults who enjoyed the family style set-up. There were pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and Christmas music. The kids and parents, alike, enjoyed the money machine. It was great seeing the diversity of people smiling, eating, and having conversations with each other. It’s wonderful to see how God brings us all together.

Alexander’s site was Tuesday, December 9th, and it was a great turn out. We had extra help from the DenBesten family and Mark Tanner and his family was also there. Mark was the paparazzi, taking a lot of pictures so we can share all the fun we had.

At Alexander we had Emayus rap for us, he rocked the house. The kids loved him; the way he throws a rhyme for Jesus is just crazy! He’s truly gifted and anointed. Shout out to Emayus! He was so gracious to help us out and do a guest performance for our site last minute after our other guests were unable to come because of another commitment.

We had a nice group of kids (very respectful) and it was good to see them arrive with some of their parents. We had 83 in all 97 if you count the volunteers. We were so pleased to end our year at Alexander with 14 decisions for Christ at our Power House Christmas. That’s what it’s all about!

All the kids that attended have a gift from Power House and everyone in attendance received a slice of pizza. The money machine, blowing colorful paper around in it, was a big hit at our sites so far. Thanks to a donor, we have the use of this fun piece of equipment to play with at our Power House Christmas.

I can’t wait to attend some more Power House Christmas’! We have 6 more left, if you want to count Mel Trotter, and I do, so I will. I am so pleased to be a part of what God’s doing in Michigan. I say Michigan, because we are branching out. He is the vine and we are His branches. I am just so blessed to see how God is expanding this ministry. When I started we had 6 sites and now we have 9 actively running and one that’s about to start up again, along with another new one that will be starting in Feb. in Lansing. That’s 11 sites all together. That’s almost double our number.

Well, stay tuned for more on Power House Christmas!

Char Chandler

Power House Intern