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it is time for backpacks


Here are some ways to make #back2school 2018 a success: 

pray for all involved (those served and those serving), volunteer at one of 12 churches, give to support the events, be part of the special needs day on Friday or the big day on Saturday, AND the “hope gathering” Friday evening in Martinsville!

Matthew 18:20  NLT
For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.

It is incredible to get together with several hundred friends for a common cause.  That is what will happen tonight when one of my favorite happenings of #back2school is when we come together to put the school supplies in backpacks.  This is incredible.  I plan to take it in, take pictures, give hugs, laugh a lot and remind everyone how good our God is.

It is for the students and their families.  When they receive their backpack as well as the other items, we will be able to bless each student and tell them about real hope that comes from Christ.  The people who come together, church groups and friends, is something that is sweet to share with people who have not watched such a group work together.. 

This is the 11th year of the #back2school outreach.  There are lots of new people and new students going to be a part this year.  This weekend will be awesome.  I love the smiles on those kid’s faces.

But the looks on the faces of the people on the back porch of The Community’s future campus will be excellent tonight.  Meeting new friends and rekindling some old friendships, I will not miss this.  All will be rejuvenated and excited about the future of each church and our work in our communities.  We are not alone.

Together we accomplish more.  Together we gain momentum and strength.  Together we make more noise.  Together we have a louder voice.  Together we are seeing God change more lives in our community.  And there is more to come.

Colossians 2:2  NLT
I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself.
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