Merry Christmas at the corps

merry christmas at the corps. by mark tollefson –. twas the night before christmas, down at the corps the majors were tired and both pretty sore. they helped with the kettles sharing love and much more for no one left hungry who knocked on their door. giving thanks to the lord they planted a “seed” god blessed with bounty for the hungry in need. christmas was coming so they knelt down in prayer asking god for some presents for their cupboards were bare. they soon needed help to hand out the toys the dollies for girls and legos for boys. they asked god again to send volunteers who gave of themselves and spread christmas cheer. they gave of themselves with each little toy sharing smiles and laughter and god’s christmas joy. the corps staff pitched in to help with the load each one stepping up they’re the best i’ve been told. with christmas eve nigh as twilight shown through they knew in their hearts what they needed to do. they opened the corps and turned on the light they invited the lost on that christmas eve night. they gave thanks to god for all that he’s done and that first christmas morn when he gave us his son. and as he looked down he smiled, i’m sure for sharing his love so simple, so pure. the majors sang back when i’m weak, then i’m strong and all in the church joined together in song. and come christmas morning their hearts filled with joy for giving a christmas to each girl and boy. so thank you both majors volunteers and the crew for the love that you share and for all that you do. for you are his hands his eyes and his ear to all those in need throughout the year.