The autumn time is such a busy time in churches.. and it seems they are all rather hectic about doing God's business.. mainly serving those in need. I was a member of a Charismatic church in the early 90's to the late 2000's, then a large Baptist church from 2008- early 2019. We, then, joined a really small baptist church in early 2019 just before Covid took over. Our church body slipped from about 25 regular attenders to about 8 not counting the pastor's family. We absolutely loved this young pastor and his precious family and we stuck with him until he decided to take a large church in Richmond, but the full body of the church never really returned they were so enamored with watching on tv... so it was at that time we decided to move yet again to our present church, early this year which we love so much. Whether it was a huge or small church our mission responsibility this time of year was the same. We would do Christmas shoe boxes for Samaritan's Purse worldwide mission , we also kept a local mission's food pantry in supply in the inner city , as well, as provided diapers and wipes for the Inner City teen mission. This year we filled book bags with supplies, warm wear, and snacks to send to Appalachia. And in all of the churches we have been in, we did Thanksgiving bags for the needy. It has been a delight to know that, especially the children, would be able to enjoy their Thanksgiving and Christmas and it was God's hands of love we were offering.. through His Spirit! I encourage you to look for opportunities in your churches to serve your community, especially during these trying times. Extend the hand of God to those who need it so badly. Churches everywhere are looking for loving hearts to join in the work of serving and loving others!
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