We need your help! Pastor Lance and I are beginning to receive multiple calls concerning the need for winter coats. If you haven't noticed, it is really beginning to cool down - and fast! there are many people who have little or nothing to wear with this change coming on and we want to rectify this. Would you please be gracious and go through your own closets and drawers and check out what you may have in winter attire that you are not using. I think we all could find something. Whether it be a pair of gloves, a scarf, a coat or two, or even heavy warm clothing - it will all be greatly appreciated.
The rule of thumb that we use around our house is that if we haven't used the item in more than 6 months to a year, then we can do without it! We live in a very gluttonous time and we feel that more is always better, but there is a lot to be said for simplicity and contentment. I can not be content if I have 5 or 6 warm coats and my brother or sister are in the cold with nothing to wear. If you are having a hard time parting with something just ask yourself "what would my JESUS do?". It kind of puts it all in to perspective doesn't it?
We appreciate all of you who help and support us in what ever way possible. All of those who pray, come out and physically support, those who give financial support, those who donate of their own belongings or other items, - in whatever way - we love and thank you so very much!!!
Pastor Lance and myself, along with Layne and Cole truly know what it takes to give of all these things (time, money, self...) and it does not go un-noticed or unappreciated. It takes ALL OF US to make a team and we feel we make a pretty good one. But this is not about how good we feel about ourselves. It's about what we can give of ourselves to help others change the way they feel about themselves and feel the love of Jesus - wouldn't you agree???
So please, please, please, take some time out (just a few minutes) of one of your busy days and root through the back of that coat closet, where you or no man has dared to go for quite some time, and pull out those jackets and coats, gloves, hats, and scarves and run them through the washer & dryer. There is someone out there who is a perfect fit for that item! And remember, let's give of our best - after all - Jesus said "So as you have done unto the least of these, you have done unto me".
Thank you for everything. We look forward to hearing from you SOON!!!!!!
Love in Christ
Pastor Lance & Leigh
Contact #'s : Pastor Lance - 574-215-8940 / Elkhart
574-340-9716 / Mishawaka -South Bend
Leigh - 574-215-8597 / cell
574-875-7070/ home
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