We had a great time this past Sunday after the second service. About 50 people gathered in the Family Life Center where Rich Painter's Community Group passed out trash bags and gloves so that we could go out into our surrounding community to pick up trash.
Rich led us in prayer, then divided us up into two groups. One went into the neighborhood behind the church and the second group crossed Argyle Forest Boulevard into the neighborhoods across the street. The weather was beautiful and everyone was energized and excited! We had all generations represented with a common goal!
One group had a car stop and ask what they were doing and if we were part of the church! They said yes and that they just wanted to reach out to the community and clean up. He appreciated the effort and said thank you. If nothing else, maybe we touched someone who might not have realized we cared.
We want to say a personal thank you to Rich and Mindy and their leadership in the area of community outreach! We are also hoping this will spark interest in others as we step outside of the box and reach out. We would love to hear about other group interactions!
Some of the pictures are posted on the "photo album" section of the church website. Check it out by clicking here.
Peace
David Bass
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What a great experience! I truly hope we can do more things to be involved in our community and not just spreading His love through words but with our hands and feet.
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