Rev. D. L. McQuinn Memorial Foundation Inc.

This year with so many suffering, Christmas will be a time of hardship for many Canadians, and for those of us who are able, we need to help more than ever.

Since my husband's, Rev Don McQuinn, salvation in 1984, Don\s life was shaped by his deep love to help and support people.

The first major Bible study he completed in the basement of the ol' station house. he took a claw foot tub and placed a door over it and made himself a desk and space where he could go and pray, and read and study his Bible. His coversion to Christianity was deep and powerful and changed the life of our family forever.

I have spoke and written of this often but it is a memory I will never forget - my husband had been spending a lot of time in his prayer closet and with the word of God; one day he came leaping up the stairs, then up another flight and he was so excitied - praising and worshipping God. The joy he felt was contagious - we all asked what it was about. He had received a deep revelation about the power of Giving- of Ministering to the Saints. That Bible study along with the Gospel of Christ- would shape his life for the next 36 years, and that of his family.

His deep love for helping people was not soemthing he spoke of ...it was soemthing he did., it was a way of life. He shared the joy of it with his family-he worked hard with his hands to ensure he had money to give to those in need and he made it fun.

When the family packed boxes of food for the saints suffering from situations, we laughed and rejoiced to see peoples faces in the dark when his son snuck up and left the parcels and knocked loudly on a door and then ran like crazy, not to be caught!

My husband made giving not a chore - but fun, joy filled and exciting! While other children were writting letters to Santa for gifts his children were the secret Santa's giving out of their love for Christ.

It passed down - we saw our children give without us knowing- we saw it in the "Mitchell Grin" - and in Victoria's time she shared with others helping, baking and supporting children

For myself I always felt I never truly was able to participate in the physical side, no for me I always in the background finding those in need.

I still am.

As many of you know after Don's death the church in Outlook changed the name of the Church into the Rev.D.L.McQuinn Memorail Foundation Inc. to continue his work with the Gospel and his love for helping others. With the help of the Lord the foundation has continued his legecy of helping those in need and preaching the Gospel.

This year, it is our hope to help many Children in Canada and if we are able be able to support our Ambassadors to children - to know that someone cares and that the love of Christ is real. If you would like to help with these incredible projects - the Foundation is still accepting donations and those who donate over $25.00 can receive their charitable taxation receipt in 2027.

We can't all pack grocery boxes, or ring doorbells in the night, but we can all pray for Canadians to open her heart this Christmas and help where they can.

For our donors - you should have received an email updating you on all of our new programs and projects. If you did not receive this email please go to website for the giving update.

https://revdlmcquinnmemorialfoundation.ca/donations/

God bless.

Lets all Share the Joy!

Lois McQuinn