make back2school successful

So many thoughts moving through my mind and heart as we get even closer this year’s back2school outreach. Lots to happen, but there are lots of opportunities to serve.

There are many things I hold near to my heart. One of those is the calling from God to serve others and to lead others to serve. It is the back2school outreach, in it’s 17th year, that exemplifies the magnitude of making a difference.

There are things that need to happen, and I want to remind you to full the gaps where you can. The pack the bus event Friday, Saturday and Sunday is crucial to the success of this outreach. Volunteers needed. School supplies needed. Pray and serve, please!

Isaiah 32:8 NLT

'But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity.'

Being generous is a non negotiable. Be generous in serving others. Be generous with your time, your money and with your heart.

How will you give so students hear about Jesus? Be a sponsor. Volunteer. Help share the opportunities to register students with others.

One of the new opportunities to register students is at the pack the bus event at Walmart. Help us get that word out!

Isaiah 32:3 NLT

'Then everyone who has eyes will be able to see the truth, and everyone who has ears will be able to hear it.'

We give so others can see. Not with their with eyes. But with their hearts.

May we choose to serve so others know God like we know God.

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