Joy Box! - Christmas 2026

Here Is A Great Way To Start A Nursing Home Ministry!

The Joy Box! Christmas 2026 Project is an opportunity to share God's love with older adults living in nursing homes and assisted living communities, who may be experiencing loneliness, isolation, or separation from loved ones. Inspired by Matthew 2:11 and the wise men's gifts to the Christ Child, this outreach seeks to bring comfort, encouragement, and the joy of Christmas to those who may need a special reminder that they are loved, remembered, and valued.  

A Christmas Joy Box is a thoughtfully prepared gift box containing a combination of spiritual encouragement, practical necessities, and festive activities. Suggested items include a large-print New Testament, a Christmas greeting card, soft socks, word-search puzzle books, pens, Christmas ornaments, travel-sized lotion and body wash, and tissues. 

This project will give you an opportunity to give generously at Christmas and meet with the Activity Director at a local residential location!  This outreach will open the door for you to begin ministry in any location!  Of note, it is always a good idea to call the Activity Director now and share this idea of giving a Joy Box at Christmas.  The Activity Director will want to know if you will be sharing Joy Boxes with a few or many of the residents.  Ask for a day and time you could share these gifts (the Activity Director will give you feedback as to whether you might deliver these personally or if the Activity Director will deliver them for you).  Any opportunity to bless the residents will be a huge way to show you truly care for them!