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1 John 3:17  NLT
If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?

That is a tough verse especially when the people around us, and maybe even some of us, have the gift of giving excuses.  I am too busy.  I don’t have enough money.  I don’t understand.  They have issues.  I am not like them.

Seeing people in need ought to make us have a heart of compassion that finds ways to serve others.  One of the things we have the ability to do is be part of the ministries in our area and at our church.  It is such an honor to work with a great group of people at The Community Fellowship that love to serve.

With back2school ahead of us this week, there is a place for everyone to serve.  There are also things that you can provide that will make the event that much better.  Find a place to serve here or somewhere.

1 Peter 4:10  NLT
God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts.  Use them well to serve one another.

You are gifted.  Yes, you have spiritual gifts that only God can give you to serve other people.  We have also been given resources and blessings to share with other people.  Those blessings can be any thing from money, to possessions, to our time in serving.  It is what that we choice to do with what we have that makes a difference.

Do what you can.  Don’t miss the opportunity.  As it relates to this year’s back2school outreach event you can…

VOLUNTEER at Friday’s special needs day or on Saturday in the big event (volunteer training is Thursday at 7pm at The Community Fellowship).

HELP PACK BACKPACKS tonight (Tuesday) at our new campus tonight at 6pm.

DONATE SHOES as we still need boy’s shoes sizes 1 to 4.  If you will help with this, please email info@goback2school.info.

SHARE DESSERTS and LARGE COOLERS to help our volunteers on Saturday.  To help please contact Gordon at 276-732-7626 or bkhodges1964@gmail.com.

Colossians 1:11  NLT
We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need.  May you be filled with joy,

Thank you, ahead of time, to all who will be helping with our outreach.  Thank you, in big ways, to the other churches and church leaders involved.  Over 2,000 students will be served and will hear about hope in Jesus.

Do what you can to help!  Pray for all involved.  Let’s see what God is about to do, and I know it will be better than any of the 7 years before!


HELP:

back2school 2014 is 4 days away!  We need some large coolers and desserts for our volunteers.  If you will help, call Gordon Hodges at 276-732-7626 or email him at bkhodges1964@gmail.com.  Thank you for PRAYING for those who will serve and those who will be served!  To give click this LINK and select “back2school”. 
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