The Gift of Christmas 

"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son..." — John 3:16

Christmas is a season of giving, but have we ever stopped to consider where that tradition begins?

The very first Christmas was an act of love. God gave the world His Son, Jesus Christ. Not because we had earned it, not because we could repay Him, but simply because He loved us. The birth of Jesus reminds us that the greatest gift we could ever receive was never something wrapped in a box, but a Savior who came into the world to bring hope, redemption, and everlasting love.

And because we have been loved so generously, we are called to love generously in return.

At City of Joy, Christmas in Rwanda may look a little different. You won't find snow-covered rooftops, or any snow for that matter. There's no Christmas trees on every corner, or piles of presents under the tree. Instead, you will find families gathering, communities worshiping, children celebrating, and hearts remembering the birth of our Savior.

This Christmas, we invite you to be part of that celebration.

What Does It Mean to Give?

Giving during Christmas is about more than exchanging presents. It is an opportunity to reflect the heart of Christ in the way we love and serve others. It is choosing to see someone, to remember them, and to share what God has entrusted to us.

Through our Love Came Down campaign, you can help provide a Christmas gift to a student at and their family!

Your gift includes:

• 20kg of beans
• 25kg of maize flour
• 5 liters of cooking oil
• 2 large bars of soap
• 5kg of sugar
• Body lotion

Your gift is more than a present. It is a small expression of a much greater love — a reminder to a child that they are known, valued, and loved by a community near and far.

We may be separated by thousands of miles, different cultures, and different Christmas traditions, but we share one Savior and one incredible reason to celebrate.

This goal is so every single student will be receiving something special this season! 

Let's Give Because He First Loved Us.

This Christmas, may our giving point back to the One who gave everything for us. May we be reminded that love is not measured by the size of a gift, but by the heart behind it.

Thank you for helping us share the love of Christ with the children and families of City of Joy.

Love came down. Now let's share that love.

Merry Christmas! | Noheli Nziza!