RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Christmas is coming a bit early this year for 1,000 children across the Greater Richmond region. Heights Church announced Thursday that it will provide Christmas gifts for children in the area throught the church's fourth annual Christmas Miracle Mall on Dec. 11. The church will transform into a Christmas shopping experience where parents and caregivers choose gifts for their children, Heights Church said. “Christmas Miracle Mall is one of my favorite things we do," said missions director Brittney Mullins in a release. "Seeing parents and caregivers walk through our doors full of excitement, knowing they’re going to get to pick out special gifts to give their children on Christmas morning, brings us so much joy. It’s an honor to serve families in our community in this way." Family registration opens Nov. 2. Visit Heights Church for more information. ...read more read less