Many needy families were treated to a dinner, entertainment, and gifts at the third annual Cops for Kids Christmas party held Friday night at the First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center.
The party, sponsored by the Smithville Police Department and organized by records clerk Beth Adcock, is held each year by invitation only for families who are experiencing a difficult time around the holidays due to illness, loss of income, or other circumstances. In addition to Cops for Kids, a drawing was held to give away bicycles and riding toys which were donated. The bike collection drive was conducted recently by employees of the City of Smithville.
The singers and musicians from the First Assembly of God performed during the party and Iain Swisher read passages of scripture from the Bible about the birth of Christ.
Santa and his elves showed up to hand out presents to the delight of everyone, especially the children. The youngsters also received a Bible.
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