What is life about? Can any of us really put our arms all the way around it? No! Last year we started a tradition. Before our Christmas service, we had decided to give the entire Christmas offering to the homeless people here in Phoenix. Here is how God works, to show His Glory.

We took the entire Christmas service offering and asked God’s blessing and direction upon it. We then began to purchase blankets, socks, personal hygiene items and food. When all was said, God had taken a humble amount of money and created 30 care packages. The packages included: (1) blanket, (2) cans of Vienna, (2) packages of crackers, (2) granola bars, pop tarts & cheese nips, (2) bottles of water, a bar of soap, toothbrush and tooth paste, razor and sock. When it was all said and done we all just stood in amazement. Granted we did not witness the parting of the red sea, but for our group it was the equivalent.

So why am I talking about it now? Some of you have already voiced a desire to help with the program. And because we’ve been blessed with such a wonderful church family and location to fellowship, I just felt compelled to think beyond Christmas. Think about it, wouldn’t it be a wonderful blessing and testimony of our faith if we could begin handing bags out before Thanksgiving and continue through New Years? So watch for specials on throw blankets, socks, personal hygiene items and canned foods (pop top, self opening) and pick up what you can. Matter of fact, if you see a screaming deal, pick-up some extra and the church will gladly reimburse you.

If you’re not sure what to look for, give me a call or talk to me on Sunday or at Small groups on Thursday.

God Bless
Pastor Larry

I would encourage you to take just a couple of minutes to read about last years journey.click here