help portrait

yesterday was a time to give back to the Lord in this Christmas season. rachel and i went downtown to help participate in an event that was headed up by a couple in our church who are photographers that were offering up their photography talents to those who could not afford professional pictures of themselves or their family at this time in their lives. they offered a full experience of pampering with hair and make up and even snacks and fun for the kids while they waited for their turn to get their pictures taken. our church donated the books to give away, as a gift, to every child that wanted one and the coffee, donuts, cookies and snacks. it was called "help portrait." this is the flyer that they put on the doorway of the entrance to the building that it took place in.

many people from our church volunteered to help with everything that was necessary to make the people who came feel special and loved and to help everything run smoothly

hair and make up were offered for those who desired that opportunity.

                                                                            here, josh is doing his masterful work

                                         time to show the finished product on the computer for them to choose their favorite pose 

                                                             we gave away so many books. the kids seemed to really love them.

as all of these things took time, there were many people on hand to love on and entertain the kids as they waited for their turn.

pastor andy took a special liking to this little boy











jessica aaron could not get enough of this little girl











 

       rachel loved hanging out with the kids and playing games with them while they waited on their parents

some of the little girls wanted to play beauty shop and she so sweetly obliged them


















it was a wonderful experience. i loved observing so many people enjoy the opportunity that was presented to them and accept a loving token of some pampering and a professional photograph. there were many who were so appreciative and some who had never had a professional picture ever taken before. before the day was over, there were around 90 photographs that were taken and given to those who took the time for God to bless them that day. i was overwhelmed with the great feeling that arises when you know that God has just touched some of these people's lives forever.