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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: GENEROUS (10/31/19)
As a child at growing up, I received a lot of good stuff for Christmas such as dolls or a easy bake oven. I was a happy little girl enjoying my presents, and spending time with my parents, grandparents, and my cousins. I did not think of people who lacked a lot than we did as I do now.
When I was in girl club at church called “Calvinettes,” we exchanged gifts at Christmas time. For me it was a joyful event. When I looked through my cupboards at home, I packed up all the canned food that I had. I gave to the bus driver for the food bank. I felt pretty good knowing that other people could have use for it when I don’t.
Almost every Sunday, I put money in the collection plate for ongoing ministries, and for our local elementary Christian school. My children had gone there, and the church I attend had helped me pay for their education there. Both my kids liked it, and the classes were pretty small there. Some years the enrollment of that school was pretty because of a lot of the parents could not afford to send their children there.
Not have I gave money to the church I also gave a bit of myself my helping out in the kitchen by washing and drying dishes. I also sang in the choir during the Christmas and Easter Season. It felt good to be facing the congregation as we sang.
I also brought some baked goods such as cookies to the church for our annual Christmas craft and bake sale. One year I helped out at the craft by collecting for customers who bought stuff.
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Barbara Culler 
11/08/19
Sounds like you've given a lot of yourself over the years.
Debra Brand 
11/09/19
This sounds like the way church used to be when I was much younger! You serve well.
Chris Goglin
11/09/19
Thank you for all the "generous" service you give to your church and community. It might help to break your article into a few more small paragraphs; it may also be easier to read and group different ideas together. Try finding an editing partner...I have one, and she blesses me continually, and we have become good friends.
Allison Egley 
11/10/19
This really shows how you've given a lot over the years.

I think it would have been better to choose one of these things and told a story about how it ended up blessing you and others. For example, maybe singing in the choir. Add some dialogue. Give us one whole story, rather than just a list of things you've done.

Great job being on topic.