What to do with a big empty bus?

We've been back just over 3 weeks and it's been an adjustment (but more on that later). I'd like to finish the travelogue on this blog for our own memories, and we do have some reflections to share on what we learned, but while we wait our kids were given this "Big Question":

"How can we use our bus to help others this Christmas season and show them Jesus' love?"

For those of you who haven't heard their plan, here it is in their own words:

New beginnings

Can you help us fill our bus this Christmas with items to help the homeless? We hope to deliver these items in the new year in Toronto. We will also be serving hot chocolate and hot apple cider from our bus, and showing people the love and hope of Jesus.

Can you help us by donating…

Warm Clothing (new items only please)

New only: Socks (wool or poly blend - no cotton) , underwear

New or like new: hats, mitts, gloves

Also accepting excellent used condition adult sized coats and boots

Personal Care items

Toothbrushes and toothpaste (thank you Dr. Sheila Wong's office in Milton)

Deodorant

Soap

Yummy Snacks

apples, bananas, clementines, Granola and/or nutra-grain bars

Hot Drinks

hot cocoa powder, apple cider mix

We are also looking for:

money to help purchase the above items

Helping hands to deliver these items, and serve hot drinks

people to visit with the homeless, listen to their stories and help connect them with social service agencies (resources will be available)

People to offer prayer

Musicians to spread joy through music

Please contact us personally, if you are interested in any of these roles.

Thank you from Seth, Emma, and Ben (and their parents)

DATE: FEBRUARY 1st (approx. 11 - 3)

Location: Moss park area - still looking for parking with plug in access. open to suggestions of other areas known to homeless.

Thank you everyone! We will have more than enough for 50 people and will still collect more this week.

Fun boxing day shopping with some financial donations - thank you!

(Look for us on FB @ 43)!