In the next 40 days—I am asking you to become a fire hose of compassion in this Seattle Region.
People are hurting.
So many have lost their jobs.
Single moms need a hand.
People are desperate for encouragement.
Families need someone to “adopt” them!!
If you have a home church, partner with your pastor in compassion. If you live out of state, find a way to serve your community. But perhaps you have no home church and you live in the Seattle area– I would love to have you help me accomplish these nine practical and tangible goals!!!
Proverbs 31:8-9 says..
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
James 1:27 says…
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
In the next 40 days…Let’s speak up for the poor and needy. Let’s demonstrate to this region what true religion is all about.
Here is what I need from YOU:
#1: 1500 Turkeys!
We asked the Maple Valley Food Bank and The Salvation Army Food Bank in Renton, “How many turkeys will you need this holiday season?” They said 1500 will fill all their requests. I need your help to provide these turkeys for these two food banks. Bring the frozen turkeys to either campus on November 20th.
# 2: 1000 Bags of Groceries.
Along with the turkeys, the Renton and Maple Valley food banks need groceries. My goal is to give them 1,000 bags on November 20th. You can pick up a bag at New Life anytime throughout the week.
#3: 800 Christmas boxes for hungry kids.
We are partnering with Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child is a way to help kids in Third World countries to experience the joy of getting a Christmas present—and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ as well!
If you have kids, use this as a practical way to involve them. You can pick up a Christmas box at either campus on Sunday!
#4: 100 Growth Groups serving.
At New Life our growth groups exist to serve this world in a missional way. This next 40 days, our growth groups will adopt families, serve organizations and be the hands and feet of Jesus to this world.
#5: 300 gifts for Vision House & Maple Valley Food Bank.
From November 20th-December 11th we’ll have a giving wall to collect gift cards & unwrapped gifts to donate through Vision House & Maple Valley Food Bank. Drop your gift card or unwrapped gift in the lobby of New Life any Sunday or in the office any day of the week.
#6: 50 families to “adopt”.
We have over 50 families that need either another family or a growth group to adopt them. Click here to get the information for these families.
#7: 14 Organizations.
New Life partners with 14 community organization all year. I want to encourage you to check out these organizations by browsing their web sites and find a tangible way to partner with them.
Vision House, Vine Maple Place, Salvation Army Food Bank, Maple Valley Food Bank, Renton Community Supper, World Vision, South King County Food Coalition, Northwest Harvest, Birthday Dreams, Renton Area Youth Services, Catholic Community Services, YWCA, World Relief, Habitat for Humanity.
#8: 1 Benevolence Offering.
During our Christmas Eve services we are receiving a “Benevolence Offering”. This will help New Life serve people throughout the year (pay utilities, bills, provide food and so many other tangible needs). Our Christmas Eve services will be December 24 at 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm and 10:00pm. Click here to give to the benevolence fund now.
#9: 1 Person!
Do for one what you wish you could do for all. Find someone during this next 40 days and serve them in the name of Jesus.
So many have asked, “Can I just give money?” The answer is “Yes”. We will use any of these gifts to serve people. Click here to give!!!
