Michael Harrison's e-devotion

  Mark 10:16  NLT   Then he took the children in his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them. That is what Jesus did.  He blessed the children, and that is what back2school is all about.  We have been able to bless the children as we shared with them and showed them the love of God. I am not giving you the details and the numbers from our back2school outreach, but what I want you to hear is how the Lord worked in the lives of children and churches.  It was once again incredible.  God moved and is still moving. Ten locations and hundreds of volunteers gathered the past two weekends to serve students who are heading back to school.  Backpacks and school supplies, shoes and socks, and more were given out.  Students and their families heard the Gospel. I got to watch and listen.  Many of those students grabbed our attention and our hearts.  I love seeing our people serve others. Matthew 25:40  NLT   “And the ...

  Matthew 19:14  NLT   But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” We are getting ready for the kids.  back2school is happening, and it is such a blessing.  Please pray for these students and their families as they hear about Jesus and see examples of His love for them. In the 36 years I have been in ministry I can definitely say that the sweetest and most powerful thing I have been blessed to be part of is #back2school as to which this is the 20th year of this outreach.  Oh my, the memories flood my mind and heart. I think of the smiles on the faces of the kids.  Some walk in with the smiles already painted across their faces.  Some take a little while to warm up.  Often they are so little and cute as they are excited about school and getting things they want.  Others are older and not so enthusiastic about going back to school. But what they hav...

  Mark 6:34  NLT   Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. What do you see?  Or maybe, who do you see?  Perspective really is a big deal.  Sometimes our eyes have something in them or are even sick.  It could be something that is in the way of seeing like your glasses are dirty or there is a lot of fog. Seeing is an important part of life.  Just ask a blind person if it is important.  We take it for granted a lot. Over the next few days I ask you to see the things you see.  I mean really see them or look at them.  Is God pointing something out or sharing something you should learn or maybe even pointing you in a direction of where to go and serve?  That could be the case. As couple days ago I mentioned “God Moments”.  What we see is a big part of those moments.  Just like when Jesus saw t...

  Last night was a good night.  Really good.  Not different than ones we have had in the last 20 years of back2school, but this one was fresh and so sweet. Over 200 volunteers gathered to pack backpacks for the locations serving students this coming weekend.  So, so awesome to be around like minded people who want to make a difference and use our resources for the glory of God and loving on people. Ephesians 6:19  NLT   And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. Each student will not only receive items but will hear the Gospel.  That is why, once again and importantly, I ask that you PRAY and SERVE with all the back2school family. PRAY.  Pray for students and their families who will be served and hear about Jesus. SERVE.  Choose to be at one of the locations where it is happening this Friday, Saturday or Sunday.  Tonight at The ...

  Each month of this year I have challenged our church families to take extra steps in following Christ and impacting others.  This month is no different.  What I challenge them to go goes along with the month of year, and August is the 8th month. What I challenged The Community Fellowship family to do is to seek 8 God Moments.  That is two each week.  God Moments are times that you realize that God shows up and you get in interact with Him. 1 Timothy 2:1  NLT   I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.  That is verse tied to this week, and it simply reminds us that we can pray.  It is an obligation and an opportunity.  Prayer is also a huge blessing.  We can pray for ourselves and for others.  Let people know that you are praying for them I cannot wait to share God Moments with our church and with you in the days ahead.  Start with us by pr...

  Matthew 19:14  NLT   But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.”   In a few days we will be part of back2school 2026.  In fact this past Saturday there were two outreaches in South Carolina that served almost 300 students.  It was awesome!   This is the 20th year of back2school and over 46,000 students have been served.   The outreach has grown from one location to as many as 18 with 10 locations and a goal of just over 2,000 students to be served this year.   Please join in praying for the many moving pieces and the people who make this happen … pray for students and their families, pray for volunteers teams and resources, pray for the Gospel presentations and all those who will hear.   And the purpose of this outreach has not changed as we desire to give students hope, encourage them to dream about their futures, to be ready for the new school...