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celebrate back2school


It is time… back2school has begun.  Pray.  I am excited.


Last weekend was the first outreach and took place in Louisiana.  Next weekend will be another in South Carolina.  This weekend 13 locations will be having an outreach event.  But there are also many other places and churches doing special events to serve students.


It is time to celebrate.  yes, before it is over we will celebrate the outcome that only God can bring along.  Pray for the impact and the students we are able to serve.  It really is incredible.


I cannot wait to share some stories with you. There will be stories of families who have been through crisis and are finding hope.  There will be stories of students that have struggled but are getting a boost through out encouragement and giving.  There will be stories about the kids heading off to school for the first time and prepared for the year.  There will be stories about high school students who are at a pivotal point in their lives but have been prayed over and challenged to live out life with much hope.


Watch for the stories.  But better yet help others find that hope that lasts for eternity.  Only God can give this hope.  And back2school is only a small piece of what God is doing.


Join me.  Celebrate what God is doing.  Celebrate the students and their families.  Celebrate the fact that we are blessed to be able to serve!


1 Corinthians 1:18,24-25  NLT

The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God…. But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.


It is time to celebrate back2school

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