Christmas is drawing near, and the atmosphere here in Nazareth is already filled with excitement. Families from all across the Galilee — Arab, Jewish, Muslim, Druze, and Christian — are getting ready for our city’s annual Christmas Parade. It is one of the few moments in Israel where thousands of children and their parents come together in joy, wonder, and unity.
For us at Home of Jesus the King Church, this parade is more than an event. It is a precious opportunity each year to open our hearts to the families around us. In a land where Christmas is often unfamiliar or misunderstood, we are able to share its warmth in a way that feels genuine, loving, and deeply appreciated. And through it all, we keep pointing to the simple truth at the center of everything:
“Jesus is the reason for the season.”
This year, we are preparing 4,000 Christmas Gift Packs for the children and parents who will fill the streets of Nazareth.
Each pack includes:
- a toy
- sweets
- a Christmas fridge magnet with an encouraging message
So many families in our region are going through a difficult time. Some cannot afford even the smallest gift for their children. For them, these gift packs bring a moment of joy, comfort, and light — not only for the child, but for the parents who long to give something beautiful to their little ones.
A Thank-You Gift From Nazareth
And because your kindness makes this possible, we want to bless you as well.
For every person who sponsors one child or more, we will send you a special pouch from Nazareth. These pouches are simple, practical, and full of the charm of Nazareth — perfect for keys, coins, cards, or small items you carry every day.
To receive your pouch:
- Choose your pouch design number
- Reply with the design number + your postal address by email
It is our heartfelt way of saying thank you for helping us bless children and their families in Jesus’ name.
A Big Impact for Just $9
Each Christmas Gift Pack costs only $9, but the impact reaches far beyond its price.
When a child — whether Arab, Jewish, Muslim, or Druze — opens their pack, you can see the joy spread to their entire family. Parents smile, sometimes with tears in their eyes, knowing that someone far away cared enough to bless their child.
This simple act of love communicates the true heart of Christmas:
kindness, generosity, hope, and the peace that Jesus brings.
Bringing the Meaning of Christmas Back to Israel
Everything we do during this season is centered on one purpose:
to gently proclaim that Jesus is the reason for the season.
Not with pressure.
Not with speeches.
But through love — practical, warm, and unconditional.
Christmas reminds us that the Light of the World came for every family, in every culture and community. Here in Nazareth, the city of His upbringing, these simple gifts open doors, soften hearts, and rebuild the meaning of Christmas where it once shone brightest.
Together, We Can Reach 4,000 Families
The full project cost is $64,000, making this our largest outreach of the year. We are trusting the Lord to provide through friends who love Israel and care deeply for its families.
Whether you sponsor one child and their parents, five families, or fifty, every gift brings Christmas joy into another home in Nazareth.
With Love From Nazareth
Thank you, dear friends, for standing with us, praying for us, and helping us bless the children and families of the Galilee. Your generosity is a light — and it shines far brighter than you know.
With love and blessings from Nazareth,
Pastor Saleem Shalash
