December Bulletin Page 4

FREE GIFTS TO GIVE FOR CHRISTMAS

Are you having a problem with what to give special people this year? Well, here's a few suggestions and you don't even have to go shopping.

The gift of LISTENING - Why not give this valuable gift to someone who lives alone?
The gift of AFFECTION - Be generous with your hugs, kisses and gentle hand squeezes; let these actions demonstrate the love inside of you.
The gift of a NOTE - It can be as simple as "I love you" or as creative as a sonnet. Put your notes where they will surprise your loved ones.
The gift of LAUGHTER - Just cut out a cartoon or save a clever article. Your gift will say "I love to laugh with you."
The gift of a COMPLIMENT - A simple "You look good in blue" or "I like your hair" or "Good supper, honey" can be of greatest value to those who may feel they are being taken for granted.
The gift of FAVOR - Help with the dishes, clean out the basement, mow the yard shovel the walks, clean out the garage fix the lights, etc.
The gift of LEAVING ALONE - There are times in our lives when we may want nothing better than to be left alone. Become more sensitive to those times and give solitude without interruptions.
The gift of a CHEERFUL DISPOSITION - Try to be cheerful around those you love and don't add to the burdens of their day.
The gift of a GAME - Offer to play your loved one's favorite game, even if you lose you will be a winner.
The gift of PRAYER - Pray for those on your Christmas list and let them know that you pray for them. Praying for someone is a way of saying, "You are so special to me that I talk to God about you.

Now you have 10 free gifts you can easily give this Christmas. This list is by no means exhaustive. You could add more of these free gifts. In fact, this list may come in handy on any given day of the year. Think of the difference we could make in relationships if we were all in the giving mode on a daily basis!