Then he took the children in his arms
and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them.
It is here. back2school
is happening tomorrow for some awesome students who need extra attention
and on Saturday for lots of students. This is our biggest outreach of the
year, and this is also an how good God is and how much He loves people.
When churches work together, lives will be changed, the world will take notice
and our enemy is defeated. That is awesome!
I’d like to share with you
the process that a student goes through as they are part of the back2school project:
REGISTRATION --- every student has to be registered a few weeks
before the event which includes sharing their shoe size, age, school and family
info. This event will encourage the student’s entire family. On the
day of the event the student receives a lanyard with all the info that help
them go through the process. This year
has something extra offered for those who are not registered. Those students can come to The Community
Fellowship at 1:30 on Saturday, and we will serve students as long as supplies
last.
THE STORY
--- some great storytellers will share the story of the Good Samaritan as well
as the story of how Manny Ohomme came to know Jesus (Manny and his organization
Samaritan’s Feet are some of our ministry partners). It is a story of
hope and how someone introduced him to Jesus. Please pray for those who
will hear the story that those who are lost will be saved and that those who
are discouraged will be encouraged and find hope in God.
Because of our faith, Christ has
brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we
confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.
HAIR CUTS
--- students are offered a hair cut by some great volunteers who give them a
new look and prepare them for school. The smiles on the kid’s faces will
melt your heart.
FOOT WASHING AREA --- each student will receive a brand new pair of shoes and socks. Before the new shoes are put on each
student’s feet, a volunteer will wash their feet and talk with them about their
hopes and dreams. We do this because of what the Bible teaches us in
serving others. What an incredible expression of God’s love washing feet
is. This makes a big difference in each child’s life.
CLOTHES CLOSET --- choosing school clothes can be lots of fun. Students will be
able to pick out a few items each. These clothes have been donated.
Most of them are gently used but in great shape.
BACKPACKS and SCHOOL SUPPLIES --- right before leaving the building each student
receives a bottle water and a brand new backpack with some school supplies
inside. We have found this is a great way to help parents who are in need
and to encourage kids to begin a new school year with hope and strength.
Through the process these
students are prayed over, prayed for and prayed with. It is our belief
that God has called us to serve the people He loves and win the right to talk
with them about Jesus. When we share God’s love and meet needs, we are
doing what Jesus did while He was on earth. There is no greater thing to
do than to serve others.
We aren’t perfect.
We have lots to learn, but God has blessed our lives and given us a great
opportunity to serve others through back2school. Our prayer is
that student’s lives will be changed through this event. We are blessed
to be helping more students than ever, in more places than ever and with more
passion than ever to demonstrate the love of God to every person that comes our
way.
Please help us serve these
students. Give. Serve. Pray. More to come as we
celebrate what God will do this weekend. I can’t wait!!!
To the weak I
became weak, that I might win the weak; I have become all things to all men, so
that I may by all means save some.
Pray for these:
Pray for the
back2school 2013 and all the students who will be served this weekend.
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