Do you remember the old poem from high school by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, How do I love thee? “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways” May I paraphrase that just a little? What mission projects do you do well? Let me count the ways. There are really so many.
This summer we are partnering again with Rev. Doctor Brandon Sweeper, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church on Folly Road. We just received the notification that this project, the school supply drive, was going to take place again this year. Every year we have attempted this school supply drive project you have met and exceeded the wildest expectations.
Hopefully, we will have the list available in our worship bulletins, in the weekly messenger and online. Then the rush will be on to Walmart, 5 BELOW, Dollar Tree or your other favorite shopping stores. There are so many ways to participate. If you physically cannot go, you can give financially and we will find shoppers for you! There are those people who absolutely love going after the best bargain available. Parents can take their kids, let them help and see a mission project in action. We will start bringing the supplies to the worship center. By the way, you do not have to purchase everything on the list, Anything you buy will help fill one of the school book bags.
The day of the giveaway will be Saturday, August 8. Times to be announced later. The last day to get your donations in will be Sunday, August 2.
Part of the fun for this mission project is being present on the give-away day. You are more than welcomed to join us on Saturday, August 8 at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Folly Road. You will meet some very happy parents and grandparents.
We are blessing local schools who serve local families. This will be a big relief to their back-to-school costs.
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways… new pencils, erasers, bottles of glue, etc!
See you soon,
Pastor Tom
