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This year #back2school is needed more than ever, maybe for the biggest opportunity of giving hope.  How can you help that be a reality?  First, pray for all involved (those served and those serving), volunteer at one of the locations, give to support the events, be part of the big event, AND finally, help celebrate by sharing and continuing to serve!

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

Tonight, Tuesday, July 21st from 6 to 8 is the last time to register students to be part of this event.  Help us tell others about the opportunity!

It is for the children and their families.  When they receive their backpack and shoes, we will be able to bless them and tell them about the hope that comes from Christ.  The partnerships of church groups and friends coming together is like an exclamation point at the end of a huge event. 

This is the 14th year of the #back2school outreach.  There are several new locations.  I cannot wait.  I love the smiles on those kid’s faces.

This is year like none before due to the changes that Covid-19 is pressing us toward.  We are touchless and drive-thru.  Registration is drive-thru.  The event will be drive-thru.  We still need workers and those who will pray!

Together we are stronger.  Together we gain momentum and strength.  Together we make more noise.  Together we serve more people.  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.

Pray for back2school and choose to be part of this awesome event!

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