pray for the back2school why

Pray for back2school 2026. Why back2school? Over 20 years ago a missionary to the mountain areas of Appalachia spoke to our church about making a huge difference in the lives of kids living in places of poverty. One year later The Community Fellowship began.

That first summer, right before a new school year began, we served students helping them prepare for a school. It was incredible as we served about 75 students. The next year we served 500 students. The next year we went to 1,000 students. It started with just school supplies. Then we added backpacks and soon after added new shoes and socks.

And the rest is history, as the old saying goes. Since that humble beginning in 2007 we have served for 20 years and over 46,000 students. Each student will receive a new backpacks filled with school supplies, new shoes and socks as well as have their feet washed by a volunteer. Some locations will give away clothing and even haircuts.

Why? We are called to demonstrate the love of God to our community, and we do this through acts of random kindness so we win the right to tell people about Jesus. back2school is a great opportunity to tell students and their families about Jesus. Our team members share hope and encourage each student to be who God made them to be.

This weekend two churches in South Carolina will serve. Next weekend our church and many others will serve students once again. Come and help. Next Tuesday we will pack a couple thousand backpacks.

The big day Saturday, August 8th, and another piece we are always excited about is serving students who are not registered. At The Community Fellowship at noon we seek to serve an extra 125 students. Help us get the word out!

For more information go to www.gob2s.com or send an email to emailback2school@gmail.com letting us know that you want to be part of back2school 2022.

Why back2school?

Mark 10:14 NASB

But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, “Allow the children to come to Me; do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

There is a place for you in back2school 2026 …

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