Giving Hope Information 2024

Giving Hope Event

What is Giving Hope?

Giving Hope is about giving children more than just a gift under the tree. By sharing the love of Jesus with them, we are giving them the lifelong gift of hope. We will be hosting a Christmas Shopping Mall Experience on December 14th, where selected families in need can come to receive Christmas gifts and experience the hope of Jesus. Parents will get to partner with their Giving Hope Host to personally shop for their children and have the gifts wrapped by our team. Children will have their own special experience where they will enjoy music, snacks and hear the Christmas story. Families will also have the opportunity to pray with our ministry team.

Shopping

By participating in Giving Hope, you have the opportunity to share the hope of Jesus with a child and help make their Christmas meaningful by purchasing gifts they’d otherwise not receive. Our goal is that each child would be able to receive 3-4 quality gifts that will last (valued at $20-35 each). Feel free to shop for sale items. View the gift guide below to find age appropriate gift recommendations for each age group.

We ask that you would not purchase clothes or shoes or books other than the Bible or a winter coat, and please use your discretion to ensure all gifts are appropriate and Christ-honoring.

Gift Guide

View the specific age group that corresponds to the tag picked up in the lobby.

*Items with asterisks beside them are the most sought-after items.

0-2 Boys and Girls

Diapers and wipes
Bibs or Swaddle Blanket Sets
Baby blocks
Stacking toys
Sit to stand learning walker*
Playhouses and ride-in cars
Toddler Slides
Wagons*
Interactive learning toys*
Age-appropriate Bible (View Bibles)

3-5 Boys

Animal Figure sets
Hot Wheels sets
Trains and train sets
Balls
Bikes (sizes 12-16”), tricycles, big wheels, scooters*
Puzzles/board games
Legos (age appropriate)
Interactive learning toys*
Dress Up gear (fireman, police)
Age-appropriate Bible (View Bibles)

3-5 Girls

Animal Figure sets
Hot Wheels sets
Trains and train sets
Balls
Bikes (sizes 12-16”), tricycles, big wheels, scooters*
Puzzles/board games
Legos (age appropriate)
Interactive learning toys*
Dress Up gear (fireman, police)
Age-appropriate Bible (View Bibles)

6-8 Boys

Legos*
Scooters
Nerf blasters
Hot Wheels sets
Bikes (sizes 16-20”) and helmets*
Board games/Puzzles
Action figures
Remote Control Toys
Balls, action toys
Science and Activity sets
Age-appropriate Bible (View Bibles)
Winter Jackets

6-8 Girls

18” Dolls
Princess or Barbie Dolls (dressed appropriately) and playsets
Legos
Board games/Puzzles
Bikes (sizes 16-20”) and helmets*
Scooters
Craft Activity sets
Age-appropriate Bible (View Bibles)
Winter Jackets

9-11 Boys

Bikes (sizes 18-24”) and helmets*
Basketball hoop* and ball
Sports Equipment (ball and bat, football, etc.)
Scooter
Skateboards*
Nerf blasters
Remote Control toys
Legos
Laser Tag Sets
Headphones*
Age-appropriate Bible (View Bibles)
Winter Jackets

9-11 Girls

Craft Actvity Sets
Art Supplies
Legos
Bikes (sizes 18-24”) and helmets*
Scooters
Makeup and Nail Sets*
Jewelry, Watches*
Accessories (headbands, scrunchies, scarves, etc.)
Headphones*
Purses, wallets, mini backpacks
Age-appropriate Bible (View Bibles)
Winter Jackets

12+ Boys

Bikes (sizes 20-24”) and helmets*
Basketball hoop* and ball
Sports Equipment (ball and bat, football, etc.)
Scooter
Nerf Blasters
Skateboards*
Small Electronics (headphones, wireless keyboard, MP3 player, etc.)*
Watches
Laser Tag Sets
Personal Care Sets (shaving, body wash, aftershave)*
Drones*
Musical Instruments
Age-appropriate Bible (View Bibles)

12+ Girls

Jewelry, watches*
Bikes (sizes 20-24”) and helmets*
Beauty Sets (Makeup, Nail polish, Skincare, etc.)*
Karaoke Machine
Art Supplies
Craft Activty Sets
Small Electronics (headphones, wireless keyboard, MP3 player, etc.)*
Purses, wallets, mini backpacks
Accessories (headbands, scrunchies, scarves, etc.)
Scooters
Age-appropriate Bible (View Bibles)

Drop Off

We will be collecting gifts in the main lobby during our Sunday morning experiences. Once you’ve completed your shopping, please bring the Giving Hope tag and all gifts, unwrapped, back to Definition Church by Sunday, December 1st.

Other Ways to Participate

We understand that the Christmas season can be a busy time for many families and it may be hard to shop in-person for these items. If you would still like to participate, you can donate at the Giving Hope station in the lobby or order these items on Amazon to send directly to Definition Church. If you’re ordering gifts from Amazon, please put “Giving Hope” in the name section of the order.

view Amazon Wishlist

Bibles

We would love for each child to receive a Bible for Christmas. If you would like to include a Bible in addition to the gifts you purchase, here are our suggestions for each age group:

Ages 0-8: The Jesus Storybook Bible (View on Amazon)
Ages 9-12: The Action Bible (View on Amazon)
Ages 13-Up: NIV Teen Study Bible (View on Amazon)

Additional Information

As you spend time shopping and preparing, we encourage you to cover these children and their families in prayer.
If you would like to donate wrapping paper and/or tissue paper, we will collect these items along with the gifts on Sunday mornings.
If your family needs the assistance of Giving Hope this Christmas, please reach out to: nchoate@definition.church

Serving at Giving Hope

Are you interested in serving at the Giving Hope event on December 14th? If so please use the button below.

Serve At Giving Hope

Giving Financially

If you would like to give financially to Giving Hope please use the link below to do so.

Give Financially

Have questions about Giving Hope?

We would love to answer any questions. Feel free to contact us.