Message FVthirddaychuch we just finished a day focused on being thankful and already on to a season that reflects hope and many are enjoying that and I see many happy joyful posts but dont forget its a blessing that you have that many do not have that and this time of year is a strong reminder of loss and lack so here are my challenges to you for this season and I am encouraging at least 3 call it being thankful to each member of the trinity. That is a minimum and for those financially challenged be creative like help fix a bike or fence water or walk a pet etc. 1. GIVE TO A CHILD not related to you many organizations do this; drop off that new toy to fire dept. or where ever its collected, operation Christmas child or angel tree or other such program make sure you help someone in your community and the world if you are able. 2.ADOPT A FAMILY find out what is needed so they can have a nice time with their family or invite to join you. Be concerned about quality not quantity. 3. ADOPT A SINGLE PERSON make sure they have a place to go. Many people I know just lost a spouse and some dont have family or dont have family around or are just single and alone 4. GIVE GIFT BAG TO HOMELESS PERSON; please pay attention to the list some things given are actually not much use this list is of use. There is nothing worse than getting a gift when you need that you cant use or trade. SOCKS warmer climates the short ones work best. SHOE LACES PACKAGED ONLY. FRUIT (FRUIT CUP, BANANAS, RAISINS OR CRAISIN) THE SOFT CHEESE WITH LITTLE CRACKERS (PEANUT BUTTER/TUNA WORK TOO. juice BOX REAL JUICE/ GATORADE. SMALL WATER. other possibilities soft packaged cookies, pudding or jello, viena sausage. NO HARD GRANOLA BARS a soft packaged oatmeal cookie has just as much nutrition and can be eaten and ask dont just shove at them. 5. VISIT A SENIOR OR VETRAN OR SHUT IN AND JUST VISIT AND LISTEN OR GO WITH GROUP AND SING CAROLS 6. TAKE HOMEBAKED ITEM TO YOUR CRANKIEST NEIGHBOR 7. DO SAME FOR WORK COLLEAGUES 8-10. FIND OTHER WAYS TO BLESS PEOPLE (eg. card to post person and other service workers find a need and meet it etc.) Go for 10 or more and watch how it will change the season for you and others for what its meant to be preaching the gospel and not needing to use words. BE THE CHURCH BE JESUS WITH SKIN ON.
Posted on: Sun, 01 Dec 2013 03:08:43 +0000
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