Today I get to share about the outreach of The Community Fellowship and the impact we have had over the years. As I think about God’s call on my life and the church, I am so grateful for all He has accomplished and allowed us to be part of.
The many partners and helpers and the people we have served reminds me that it is only by the “grace of God” that our church has been able to do what we do and interact as we have. You often hear at church, and I repeat … God is good … all the time!
It all started with our clothing closet and back2school in the first our church was in existence. That was 2006. We went on to begin feeding ministry and furniture ministry. The entire time I was advocating for the homeless and those in poverty across our community. That outreach has grown in many ways and places that include the ministry in Cuba as well as being an affiliate for Send Relief.
Why do we do all of that? It is because God called us to demonstrate the love of God to our community (our church’s mission statement) and beyond so we win the right to tell people about the most important person (Jesus) whether we have their attention for 5 minutes, 55 minutes or more.
Let me set the foundation or Biblical thoughts on this …
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.
1 Corinthians 9:22-23 NLT
When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. 23 I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings.
John 10:10 NLT
The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
It really is that simple. Speak up for those who cannot special for themselves. Meet needs and share the Gospel. Help people find abundance rather than being destroyed.
Thank God for all He has done. Thank God for all He has yet to do.
Let’s get busy sharing Jesus with the world as we demonstrate His love to each and every one we get to serve!
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