8,500 kids in Minneapolis and St. Paul, who might have had to head back to school without proper supplies, got brand spankin' new backpacks filled with pencils, notebooks, folders, etc, etc.-thanks to an urban church in their neighborhood who has been praying for them, and looking for ways to be the hands and feet of Jesus to families in need. Our ministry provided these backpacks for 125 churches to distribute.
Some churches hosted outreaches in their parking lots, some went door to door to introduce themselves to their neighbors, and some delivered fliers to invite families to a church service and to receive a backpack.
We know that this is only the
beginning of a long term relationship for many families and their local church.
And we're thankful that "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus" Philippians 1:6.
Just ask *CW, a college student who received a backpack 5 years ago from a church in her south Minneapolis neighborhood. With the "PowerPack" backpack came an invitation to join an after school program hosted at the church on Monday and Wednesday nights. CW got involved, and over time learned about God's love for her, His offer of forgiveness, and she began to place her trust in Jesus. Now she is a college student preparing to become a missionary!
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