some great stories for back2school

Are you like me and amazed when things happen that you do not expect? Well, may be you do expect them. But when it happens, it is refreshing and encouraging big time.

That kind of thing happens all the time around back2school. So let me give you just a few occasions that it has happened this week and recently.

Psalm 66:5 NLT

Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people!

One evening this week a friend pulled me aside an shared some of his heart. I am grateful for partnerships like this one. All year we get to connect from time to time and heart each other, but every year at back2school he and his wife are a part and ready for it all.

Some of our team listened to one of our children’s leaders share our new Gospel story that will be used during back2school. This young women put her heart and soul in to this prevention, and the power of Jesus will be flowing as students and their families hear.

Great leaders going the extra distance. This isn’t one leader but several. Some I talk to daily, and we share how God keeps on showing up. Others we only chat when we need to, and God delivers through them resources and encouragement and more.

One morning a young mom and here three children walked in our church. She recently got custody back of the kids, and now they are getting ready for school. This mom loves her kids and is doing great. Her smile was awesome. Cannot wait to serve her children on Saturday.

And there is more. But what I am expecting are more stories, more smiles, more encouragement and the size of miracles to increase.

Luke 5:26 NLT

Everyone was gripped with great wonder and awe, and they praised God, exclaiming, “We have seen amazing things today!”

Pray for the students as they hear about Jesus. This is an opportunity for everyone. Pray for back2school. Email your questions or comments (emailback2school@gmail.com) and go to www.gob2s.com for more details.

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