the people of back2school

The greatest part of the inner workings of the #back2school project is the people. It is not the resources that are given away. It is not the number of students we serve. It is not the incredible number of churches involved. It is not the number of sites and locations where the outact takes place. It is the people.

If you are going to serve in this outreach, please take a few minutes and notice the faces and the smiles of each and every student that comes our direction. They are special and a gift.

If you are going to serve in this outreach, look around at the people who are serving with you. Men and women, boys and girls who are excited to share and give and make a difference. Each volunteer is awesome.

It doesn’t stop there, but I will stop for now. Well, with one last thought. That thought is this…

Without each and every person this outreach is useless and empty. Yet there are people, the greatest gift and greatest part of back2school. Pray for each and get ready for some exciting time and the opportunities ahead.

Isaiah 49:18 NLT

Look around you and see, for all your children will come back to you. As surely as I live,” says the Lord, “they will be like jewels or bridal ornaments for you to display.

Proverbs 21:26 NLT

Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give!

Continue to pray for back2school and choose to be part of this opportunity. Plan Email your questions or thoughts (emailback2school@gmail.com) and go to www.gob2s.com for more details.

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