Good afternoon everyone!
Apologies for the late arrival; but we were waiting on some news and feedback from some folks. That said, what a wonderful and inspiring message for our worship service yesterday; all of it .. the music, the children's message and the sermon! We hear loud and clear that God loves all His children; there is no us and them. Everyone is our neighbor. We are called to help. We want to be Lemon helping rather than walking by. There truly are neighbors who need us. We have learned from Charlene Hendrix-Hill, our coordinator for the Backpack Buddy program that July 17 will be the last day that Bulloch County will deliver food until the start of school. We would like to commit an additional bag for those 2 weeks filling with peanut butter, jelly and a loaf of bread. We are picking up 8 cases of peanut butter from Second Harvest this week. If over the next month, each of us buys a jelly, we will be in pretty good shape. We are checking out a bread store on 301 South to see if when needed, we can purchase a large order. We will continue our regular commitment for 50 Backpack Buddy bags weekly..fruit cups, applesauce cups and juice boxes are always needed. We appreciate each and every one of you for your continued prayers, the behind-the-scenes workers and monetary and food donations given. We do make a difference in these young lives! Please continue bringing 'gently' used books for the Little Free Library as they are being taken by folks. Diaper packs and loose diapers of all sizes can be brought to the Backpack Buddy room and they will be organized for distribution. Again, thank you all for your continued generosity, support and above all, your love. Blessings, The Mission Team Hello to everyone!
The Spirit is leading and as we listen for guidance we are learning and becoming. Please stay safe as Georgia opens more in all ways. Our Mission team is committed to your health and welfare above all. If anyone feels at risk for physically coming to drop off a donation; please let us know so someone can come to your porch, drive, etc. and we will get it to church. We sincerely appreciate all you are doing from a distance to help our neighbors! We are planning on reopening the Little Free Library this week as Lois Roberts is comfortable in its' restocking. If anyone has books they have read while Sheltering-in-Place and would like to donate; we would love some new titles. Please bring the books to the donation room and they will labeled and offered for reading. In keeping the diaper donation going, Katie Rasor Newell has graciously volunteered to help sort, organize and label diapers for distribution. If you have questions, you may contact her at katie.rasor@gmail.com. They can be loose diapers that you bring in a bag to the Backpack Buddy room. Katie is also collecting gently worn clothing for 2 years and under; most boys that will serve our little siblings of the Backpack Buddy program. As for the diapers, bring the clothing to the same room. We are hoping soon to meet our neighbors through coordination with Charlene Hendrix-Hill and Lifeway Church. Would it not be wonderful to have a beginning relationship with these folks..babysteps to build anew. As you can see, these are exciting and challenging times..a time to be a reflection of Jesus and His love. Blessings, The Mission Team Hello everyone! Another week has passed and the Spirit is moving in a mighty way. As we ask and listen for guidance on our journey; let us strive to love God first and with all our heart, soul and strength. Secondly, to love our neighbor as ourself. Let us pray to find our best self and give joyfully to those hurting, suffering, hungry and tired. Let us help ease their burden as Jesus did already for us. We are grateful for the donations for our Little Free Pantry and Backpack Buddies. We received many items that were depleted this week. We are blessed with a large order from Second Harvest this week. Every item we are receiving for both missions will be fee free. God is good! Keeping 50 backpacks filled weekly is no small undertaking. We will need a new supply of Granola bars, Fruit-grain bars, juice boxes, applesauce and fruit cups and raisins. Also diapers of all sizes are welcome. We appreciate all each of you do and the prayers you pray for our community and our neighbors. Psalm 37 is a soothing yet powerful message to hold fast to in these times. Blessings from the Mission Team |