I love these words because they describe God’s heart with regards to my personal giving. Peter spoke these words when he traveled to the temple mount to pray. Before entering, he encountered a lame man doing what he had to do to survive - begging for money. The rest of Peter’s words are great: “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I have, I give to you. In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk!”
When we run out of money, we tend to think, “I don’t have anything to give.” But upon examination, we discover that people don’t always need money. People need love and encouragement. People need acceptance and authentic concern. That is the great thing about “SHARE LIFE” because on this day we give something we have to meet a need that cannot be bought or manufactured by men. October 26th, we invite you to give a pint of blood to help those fighting illness at Children’s Hospital and/or canned good/s to help the needy. If everyone who can give does give, we will help maximize the blood supply as we did at our first Share Life. Collectively, we will again make a difference in the lives of those struggling to make ends meet.
Let’s gather to “SHARE LIFE”. Join me on Sunday, October 26th at LaMesa Jr. High between 8:00 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Call 661-255-7246 or e-mail office@heartofthecanyons.com. We will schedule your time to give blood before you arrive. Refreshments and games for the kids will be available.
We may not have money to give right now, but what we do have, we can give knowing that God supplies all our needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus.
To Read more of Jim's Blog's, visit http://www.heartofthecanyons.com/
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Share Life - An Opportunity…
An Opportunity to Change Peoples Opinion of the Church
According to George Barna research, public opinion of the church is at an all-time low in America. The church can do two things in response to this reality. We can validate those opinions by shutting down, or we can confront them by challenging the misconceptions. One of the ways we challenge misconceptions is by showing the love of Christ by caring for those he cared for. Two examples were the sick and the poor.
“SHARE LIFE” is an opportunity to do just that. On Sunday, October 26th, we have an opportunity to give blood for the sick and gather food for the working poor. I encourage you to invite a friend or neighbor to join you on October 26th for a day of worship, fellowship and giving.
Everybody knows someone who is affected by cancer or another serious illness. Everywhere hard working people need help feeding their families. We can “SHARE LIFE” on October 26th. Bring a friend, bring a can of food, bring a dish to share at the potluck, and roll up your sleeves to give blood. All the food items are donated to the Hunger Defense Fund. The Blood Drive is co-sponsored by Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.
Let’s join together to challenge the world’s opinion of the church so they see Jesus differently.
To Read more of Jim's Blog's, visit http://www.heartofthecanyons.com/
According to George Barna research, public opinion of the church is at an all-time low in America. The church can do two things in response to this reality. We can validate those opinions by shutting down, or we can confront them by challenging the misconceptions. One of the ways we challenge misconceptions is by showing the love of Christ by caring for those he cared for. Two examples were the sick and the poor.
“SHARE LIFE” is an opportunity to do just that. On Sunday, October 26th, we have an opportunity to give blood for the sick and gather food for the working poor. I encourage you to invite a friend or neighbor to join you on October 26th for a day of worship, fellowship and giving.
Everybody knows someone who is affected by cancer or another serious illness. Everywhere hard working people need help feeding their families. We can “SHARE LIFE” on October 26th. Bring a friend, bring a can of food, bring a dish to share at the potluck, and roll up your sleeves to give blood. All the food items are donated to the Hunger Defense Fund. The Blood Drive is co-sponsored by Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.
Let’s join together to challenge the world’s opinion of the church so they see Jesus differently.
To Read more of Jim's Blog's, visit http://www.heartofthecanyons.com/
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
COME TO “SHARE LIFE” SUNDAY
As a pastor, I have had the difficult task of coming along side people and families as they walk through cancer. In that time I learned the smallest things we do make the biggest difference. Nothing can eliminate the battles they face, but providing a meal or giving a ride or volunteering to baby-sit, or helping in the least way is being an instrument of God in relieving some of the stress they feel as they go through this experience.
One of the things most of us can do that is desperately needed is “GIVING BLOOD”. I invite you to join me on Sunday, August 26th, from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. to “SHARE LIFE” by giving blood. E-mail us with times you are available or sign up at the CommUnity Center. This event is an opportunity to show the love of Christ by meeting a desperate need. Invite friends and neighbors to schedule a time to give also.
Let’s reach out to our community on August 26th. As a church family we will have our regular services at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. and we will enjoy a pot luck and a time of fellowship between the services.
We also ask you to bring non-perishable items for the “Hunger Defense Fund” on that day. With the economy the way it is, the Hunger Defense Fund really depends upon our simple support so they can continue to help those in need.
Let’s join together on the 26th to be the Church, not just attend!
To Read more of Jim's Blog's, visit http://www.heartofthecanyons.com/
One of the things most of us can do that is desperately needed is “GIVING BLOOD”. I invite you to join me on Sunday, August 26th, from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. to “SHARE LIFE” by giving blood. E-mail us with times you are available or sign up at the CommUnity Center. This event is an opportunity to show the love of Christ by meeting a desperate need. Invite friends and neighbors to schedule a time to give also.
Let’s reach out to our community on August 26th. As a church family we will have our regular services at 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. and we will enjoy a pot luck and a time of fellowship between the services.
We also ask you to bring non-perishable items for the “Hunger Defense Fund” on that day. With the economy the way it is, the Hunger Defense Fund really depends upon our simple support so they can continue to help those in need.
Let’s join together on the 26th to be the Church, not just attend!
To Read more of Jim's Blog's, visit http://www.heartofthecanyons.com/
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