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JOY Box Ministry

Nursing homes can be a lonely place for those that have had to leave home, family and familiar surroundings for need of around-the-clock care. Christmas can be an especially lonesome for residents as families rush to meet responsibilities involving their jobs, church functions, and the commercialism that spawns non-stop, last minute shopping. Nursing home residents could certainly use some “joy”.

Enter the James Croft Evangelistic Association JOY Box Ministry.

You are invited to help bring Christmas JOY to residents of nursing homes by filling a plastic shoeboxe with small gift items including shampoo, body wash, puzzle book, magnifying glass, socks, etc.  JCEA will place a Gospel tract in each box to share the JOY of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  The gifts are collected by churches of various denominations, individuals, businesses, school clubs and organizations.  Participants will prepare and designate boxes for male or female residents.  Unisex boxes are also acceptable.  Print and place a JOY Box Submission Form in each box.  If possible please include a $2.00 donation for each box to assist with program expenses.  Checks should be made payable to James Croft Evangelistic Association.

Other sections of the JCEA website offers full details of the ministry including suggested box  contents, drop-off locations, box submission form and a video explaining how you can participate.

You will experience true Christian JOY when you put Jesus first,  Others second and Yourself last.  Share this JOY with others!

The JOY Boxes will be delivered to residents in January.

If you would like to participate in this ministry, but are unable to prepare a shoebox, you may invest financially by credit card, PayPal, check or money order.

JOY Box Donation
Click this button to make a donation to the JCEA Christmas JOY Box Ministry.  Donations will be used to cover expenses in providing shoe box gifts to nursing home residents. 

To make a contribution by check or money order follow this link.