Community Leaders Joining Destiny Church for Annual Christmas Outreach Event; Serving Thousands
Saturday, December 9th 9:30am in Rocklin, California
Rocklin, California — Elected officials from across Northern California are expected to join Destiny Church's Love Our City Christmas, the largest Christmas outreach event in the Sacramento region, on Saturday, December 9th at the Destiny Community Center in Rocklin, California.
Over 2,000 underserved families are registered for Saturday's event, where kids will experience a wonder-filled Christmas.
Each child attending will have the opportunity to pick out a brand new toy and book, shop for clothing (coats, shoes, accessories, etc), take pictures with Santa Claus, create a present for their parents, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, and play with friends and schoolmates.
Community leaders that are expected to attend include Congressman Kevin Kiley, Rocklin Mayor Ken Broadway, Rocklin City Council Member Bill Halldin, Roseville City Council Members Pauline Roccucci and Bruce Houdesheldt, and Placer County Supervisor Shanti Landon.
Tanner DiBella, Communications Director for Destiny Church and the event, said:
In addition to the practical needs that are met, we want each family to know how truly loved they are. The holidays can be a reminder of loss, lack, and loneliness, and we want each child and parent to feel seen and loved. Christmas is a reminder to us all of the profound gift of grace, mercy, love, and salvation, and we desire each family to walk away with that realization.
This year marks the 11th year of the Christmas outreach event. Pastor Greg Fairrington, Senior Leader of Destiny Christian Church, said:
We began Love Our City Christmas in 2013 out of a desire to bless the community. For many during the holiday season, there are practical needs that are simply not met. Food, clothing, and security seem out of reach for many underserved families, and that becomes more prominent during the holidays. Destiny's Christmas outreach event helps meet those needs and more, where we can bless families and provide a wonderful Christmas experience with toys, books, pictures with Santa, and a day of cheer for everyone.
This year, Destiny has added a new element: a Christmas bookstore. Kids will enter into a Christmas-themed bookstore full of whimsy, wonder, and excitement. Each child will get the chance to select a book to take home and hear the Christmas story.
Love Our City Christmas is on Saturday, December 9th at 6850 Five Star Blvd. in Rocklin, California.
Tanner DiBella
About Us
Destiny Church is a penecostal church with locations in Rocklin and Sacramento. Led by Pastors Greg and Kathy Fairrington, Destiny has been one of the largest congregations in Northern California.
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