Romans 12:13 NLT
When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
There is a need, and you can help make a difference. Let me share a bit today!
Tuesday at 6pm is a Rally for Homelessness in our community. You have heard me say before that I am committed to serving those who are homeless in our area, and the time is growing closer that this will become a reality. Now, we need your help.
This rally will begin at the big chair on Church Street in Uptown Martinsville which is across the street from the former Globeman’s Department Store. People are asked to gather at 6pm with signs in hand to join voices and with others to walk to the city municipal building asking for funding and to raise awareness of this need. Will you join me?
Why homelessness? Because there is a need. And because people matter to God and should matter to us.
Why homelessness? Because the need continues to grow by leaps and bounds on a daily basis.
We currently have a shelter for women and children in our community. We also assist with a warming center in the winter months, but the need for a full-time and large shelter is now.
Let me ask again and on the spiritual side. Why homelessness? Again, people matter, and we can and should make a difference.
When our church started in 2006 we knew that God called us to speak up for people and serve those who are in need. And by serving we would win the right to talk to them about Jesus. That is exactly what we do when we serve those who are hungry, hurting or homeless. We are demonstrating the love of God to our community and beyond. It takes all of us to make this happen.
Proverbs 31:8-9 NLT
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. 9 Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.
Stand up and speak up. Here is a time and place to do just that.
1 John 3:17 NLT
If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
By meeting this need we are sharing the love of God.
If you are not in our community, there are needs in your area that you can and should meet. Look around. Find a need and meet it.
If you are in our area, please join me in this rally. Or help support this project for a homeless shelter by giving, speaking up, volunteering and doing something about it.
I truly believe this is part of my calling from God. Won’t you join me?
Matthew 25:40 NLT
And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’
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