Dawson and I, and his friend Wesley, got to be a part of something great yesterday! It was our church's annual Back-to-School Mission. From 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., we helped give away 800 backpacks full of school supplies, undergarments, shoes, free haircuts, scoliosis screenings, eye screenings and dental screenings. It was nothing short of amazing!
Dawson and Wesley worked so hard running up and down the stairs obtaining all of the appropriate supplies and bringing them back down to the grateful recipients.
I had the greatest job! I got to roam around and offer brand new shoes to toddlers. Most of the shoes were "character" shoes so the kids' little faces just lit up! Here are three little guys in their new sneaks. What a blessing I received from the joy of the kids and their parents.
We ran out of shoes early! So, let me tell you, I will be buying clearance shoes all year in anticipation of next year's Mission. I hope that not one child leaves the day without a new pair of shoes.
Of course the main goal of this day was to share the love of Jesus with others. We had an area where pastors and elders were available to pray with families. I was shocked at the numbers of people who wanted and received prayer.
It was an exhausting day, but one that I look forward to participating in every year from here on. I just have to mention that this church is one of the smallest ones in town. But it is definitely making the biggest impact in our community. I am so blessed to be a part of it!
And these two boys are awesome! I was so, so very proud of them and their giving spirits.
That looks like so much fun. What a great ministry! And what a great opportunity for those boys to serve. I'm proud too! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to do, especially with your son. Warms my heart.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful event!
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