Miss Martha’s All God’s Children blog

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.  We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

The true meaning of Christmas… the Word became flesh.  It is amazing to think that God loved us so much that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.  Isn’t it awesome to be loved that much?

We don’t have the ability to love as God does, but we do love and appreciate each of you.  When we talk about All God’s Children collectors being family, we mean it.  You will never know how much you mean to us.  Thank you for making life more interesting and fun.  Many of you have stuck with us through good times and bad since the birth of AGC in 1985.  You have had a positive impact on our lives.  It has been our desire from the beginning that God would use AGC to build a bridge between the races.  He has certainly done that and more with hundreds of new lifelong friendships being formed all across the country.

We had a great time at the Christmas open house, but several familiar faces were missing.  Our hearts are with you wherever you are.  Our prayers are with those of you who shared heartaches you are going through.  With God, nothing is impossible!  May God grant you peace in the midst of the storms.  He is able to do more that we can ever imagine.

The plant will be closed for Christmas through January 5, 2009.  May God Bless you so richly so that you may be a blessing to others in the coming new year.

AGC :: Dec.18.2008 :: From the desk of Miss Martha :: 1 Comment »

Where did the year go?  I blinked and 2008 is almost gone.  There have been so many changes in our beloved country since my last blog that I won’t attempt to list them.  It is sufficient to say that God is still watching over his children.

I recently received an email that was very thought provoking and I want to share it with you.  “The bread that is spoiling in your house belongs to the hungry.  The shoes that are mildewing under your bed belong to those who have none.  The clothes stored away in your trunk belong to those who are naked.  The money that depreciates in your treasury belongs to the poor.”  (St. Basil the Great, the fourth-century Bishop of Caesarea)

Due to the decline in the stock market, many of us no longer have money that depreciates in our treasury, but for those who do, we need your help.

Several months ago, we started production on a very special limited edition sculpture dedicated to Doulos Ministry in South Africa, a hospice dedicated to taking care of children with the AIDS virus.  Check our their ministry website at Doulos Care Centre (http://www.freewebs.com/douloscarecentre).  This is such a needed ministry as many of these children would be left alone in a room to die if they were not rescued by Emma and her staff.

Made in the USA, Thabang and Nkozi are limited to 150 pieces worldwide and sells for $125 each.  MMO is donating all production costs so 100% of the proceeds goes to Doulos Ministry.

Our heartfelt thanks to all of you who participate in this endeavor.  For those who are unable, your prayers are just as important.  Emma recently had a nasty fall and broke her hip and leg so please remember her in your prayers also.

AGC :: Dec.11.2008 :: From the desk of Miss Martha :: 1 Comment »