Thank you, Bay Leaf!

On November 16, hundreds of Southeastern students gathered at Bay Leaf Baptist Church to do some early Christmas shopping. Each year, Bay Leaf hosts an event called the Toy Chest that blesses SEBTS families by allowing parents to shop for VERY low cost gifts for their children. Some students arrived as early as midnight or 2 am to participate in this incredible event!

This year, the church raised $39,162 to purchase gifts that were made available to students for a fraction of the actual cost. There were so many toys! Parents could purchase bicycles for $10, enter raffles, enjoy snacks, and browse the hundreds of toys available for about 10% their original cost. Any money raised at the Toy Chest is donated to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering, which in turn supports many SEBTS families who are now serving on the field. Over 315 children from 131 families will receive gifts purchased at this year's Toy Chest.
Check out the pictures below to see the excitement of the morning.