But Jesus said, "Let
the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven
belongs to those who are like these children." Matthew 19:14 nlt
Over 3,000 students from preschool to high school. Over 800
volunteers. Many locations.
Lots of sponsors, prayers and encouragement. Last year's event was
over the top awesome, but it is time to plan and prepare for an even greater
event. This is written with the intent to INVITE YOU TO TAKE PART in back2school
2023.
This will be the greatest event we have put on as we seek
to expand our reach. Are you interested
in helping? Would your church like to get involved? There is room
for you and many, many others!
So here is a glimpse into it this special outreach event.
This is our 17th year. Last year
gave us the most students we've served at 3,000, yet through all the years of
the back2school event we have served over 36,000 students.
That's a big and blessed number, and this year we are going to help
thousands more. The first few years were only at The Community Fellowship,
and now through a great partnerships we expanded to many churches (serving
in Virginia, several other states and beyond). It is
our desire to add more churches across southern Virginia and beyond in the
future.
The back2school event offers students
brand new shoes and socks as a volunteer washes the student's feet and talks to
them about their dreams. Each student will also receive a new backpack
filled with school supplies. We offer gently used clothes. Students
can also get a haircut if they want one. It is our desire to keep the per
student cost low, and those costs remain about $22 per student.
Volunteers are being sought to help with the preparation
and putting on of the event. We are seeking sponsors who will adopt
students by committing to give or help raise the money needed to put on this
event. All kinds of supplies are needed such as gently used clothes, school
supplies, socks and more. We simply ask
you to help by getting involved and asking your family and friends to take part
in this event.
Registration is a must and will take place in the middle
of July (the 15th from 9am until noon and the 25th from 6 to 8 pm at all locations). The back2school event is set
for Saturday, August 5th. We
will be serving special needs children on Friday, August 4th. Feel free to ask more questions by sending an
email to emailback2school@gmail.com or call at 276-565-8234. Thanks!
Here is an opportunity for GREAT IMPACT as Christians and
churches lock arms and hearts to serve families who are in need. With
your help we can do so much more. With
your help this event can impact more families and demonstrate the love of God
to each and every student that comes our way. Would you consider asking
your church to partner with us? Would you consider adopting students
and raising the money needed?
Help us help more kids. I can't wait to share more
details with you in the coming weeks! Thank you ahead of time being part
of the awesome team God is putting together!
With GOD as my guide,
Pastor Michael Harrison
mail your
donation to Post Office Box 388, Collinsville, VA 24078
call 276-565-8234 or email emailback2school@gmail.com for more information
Here is a video to help explain:
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What is the cost of a pair of boy's shoes?
Thank you,
Jeanne Rumbley