Wow, 51 Service Projects. When this idea was first discussed, I remember people saying, it's crazy, but I love it! What an awesome way for our students to experience God's blessings by serving others. One of the goals of this project was for our students to make an impact in the community and that has been accomplished in so many ways. From regular visits to the Kids First Awareness Center, helping out with the Hispanic Church, packing boxes for Operation Christmas Child, painting, yard work and cleaning house for some senior adults, cooking and feeding people and even face painting these all have helped the people of Alabaster and the surrounding communities. Some provided much needed work, others provided a night free from doing their own dishes and some just provided laughter and smiles for an afternoon of fun! Whatever the purpose of the project, they all had one thing in common, they all glorified God! Another goal was to create a service mindset among the students of Westwood. So let's continue to serve others and make an impact on the community of Alabaster!
For Project 51, all the students participated in the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes project. Each class signed Christmas cards that will be sent to soldiers and their families in the United States and around the world. This was a great way to share Christ this Christmas season and bring joy to those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.
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