it is time back2school

It is time. Tonight at 6 we pack backpacks. back2school 2022 is happening. Last Saturday a couple locations. This Saturday a bunch of locations. The Saturday after there will be another. Pray, please. Pray that the right people show up to serve and to be served. Pray for the right shoes, enough supplies, the money to pay for it and so much more.

It is go time for back2school!

When we give value to another human being, we are doing what God called us to do. This doesn’t sweep under the rug all the wrong that has been done, but this type of serving makes sure that every person knows that they have value. Every one is made by God, gifted from God and has a God given destiny. Every one has a future that holds many blessings.

Then back2school kicks in. These kids are incredible. From the littlest to the biggest student… we want to see in their eyes, hear in their voices and watch as they smile as we meet and conversations happen. Giving them what God has put in our hands and hearts!

1 John 3:17 NASB

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?

Point them in the right direction. Remember the old saying “people don’t care how much you know till they see how much you care… by meeting needs and sharing resources we demonstrate God’s loves to every student. God’s love flows through us.

God’s love shines a light on truth and for eyes to be able to see. This love isn’t something to hide or to use every now and then. Make sure that love begins your day, thrives in your thoughts and is wrapped in your words and actions.

People have to see God through us. It is a choice we make.

Matthew 5:16 NLT

In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

When we know our value, we are stronger. We can also let others know their value, given by God. That is something we do within the outreach of back2school.

It is time. One reason we do back2school is because students need to know their value!

Catalyst ticket arrived

My ticket to the Catalyst Conference, in Atlanta Oct 8-10, just arrived. I'm excited!

Have you heard of EDITH BURNS?

Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas . She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns. One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it was because of Edith Burns. When he walked into that waiting room, there sat Edith with her big black Bible in her lap earnestly talking to a young mother sitting beside her. Edith Burns had a habit of introducing herself in this way: "Hello, my name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Then she would explain the meaning of Easter, and many times people would be saved. Dr. Phillips walked into that office and there he saw the head nurse, Beverly. Beverly had first met Edith when she was taking her blood pressure. Edith began by saying,"My name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Beverly said, "Why yes I do." Edith said, "Well, what do you ...

wash feet, sharing hope

John 13:4-5,14 NLT So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, 5 and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him… 14 And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. Jesus set the example we follow. He served. He valued and gave value to others. That is why we choose to serve. For 18 years our church has shared an outreach called back2school, and for 16 of those years we have chosen to give students brand new shoes and socks as well as washing their feet. It is one of the most important parts of this event. Washing feet is a humbling experience where both the give and the receiver learn how to share some moments that might change their lives. Jesus said we should do this. See the verse above. Follow His example, do what He did, and give far more than you will ever know....

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