Christmas Party gift appeal
Written by Edward Law, Karis Kids Trustee.
Dear Karis friends,
Christmas is coming to Kampala!
On Tuesday 15 December, more than 400 people from our six linked churches will gather for the Karis Kids Christmas Celebration, a day of worship, singing, dancing, food, and gifts.
Rows of colourful Christmas baskets ready for Karis families
Last year, over 450 people came and more than 20 adults and children stepped forward to put their faith in Jesus. Praise God. Every church took part with songs, poems, and skits. Read about last year’s celebration.
A huge crowd of families at last year’s Christmas celebration
I’ve been reflecting on the gifts the wise men brought to Jesus.
“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 (NIVUK)
Their gifts were a way of honouring Jesus. They may also have helped his family in a very practical way. Not long afterwards, Mary and Joseph had to flee to Egypt to protect Jesus from Herod. We’re not told what became of those gifts, but perhaps they provided for the family when they needed it most.
A gift can show someone how much they matter, and meet a real need too.
That’s what we hope our Christmas gifts will mean to the Karis families.
Every family receives a basketful of useful items. (In the past, these have included sugar, soap, tea, flour, moisturiser, fizzy drinks and even the occasional live chicken!)
They’re practical, but they’re also a reminder that each family is honoured, remembered, and loved.
Children and adults gathered around a cake at a Karis Christmas celebration
Families standing with their Christmas baskets
Could you help us this Christmas?
The churches have already covered the cost of the party, so all we need to raise is the cost of the gifts. We’d like to give a basket to each of our 74 families, and our target is £1,500.
£16 covers one family. With Gift Aid, your gift becomes £20.
One family: £16 (£20 with Gift Aid)
Two families: £32 (£40 with Gift Aid)
Three families: £48 (£60 with Gift Aid)
There’s absolutely no obligation to give. God has faithfully provided year after year, and we’re so thankful to everyone who has made these celebrations possible.
If you’d like to help, please give by Sunday 29 November, so our team in Kampala has time to buy and prepare the gifts.
Give to the Karis Kids Christmas Celebration 2026 →
Prefer bank transfer or cheque?
Bank transfer: CAF Bank · Account 00020159 · Sort code 40-52-40 · Reference: Xmas Party
Cheque: payable to ‘Karis Kids’ and posted to Edward Law, Karis Kids, Willow Cottage, Soames Lane, Ropley, SO24 0ER.
With thanks and joy,
Edward Law
Karis Kids Trustee
P.S. Questions? I’m happy to help: edward.law@kariskids.org. And thank you, as always, for your prayers and encouragement. They mean a great deal to our Karis families and the team in Kampala.