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Throughout the Old Testament, God made provision for the poor through His people (Exodus 23:11, Leviticus 19:10, Deuteronomy 15:7, etc.). And often, the words of His prophets show that God is unhappy when the poor were mistreated and abandoned (Isaiah 3:14-15, Jeremiah 5:27-29, Ezekiel 16:49-50, etc.) In the New Testament, Jesus was clear that caring for those in need goes hand in hand with being His disciples.

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

“The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’

Matthew 24-35-40

Do you want to be a part of serving the poor? Want to be a part of something bigger than yourself? This is your opportunity to serve those in need in the name of Jesus–and have an unforgettable adventure in the process! We’ll spend 4 days and three nights in Washington DC, serving those in need.

Group #1
We’ll be heading to Washington DC to be a part of Convoy of Hope on Thursday, September 4. The biggest cost of the trip will be the hotel stay - $98 – which isn’t bad for three nights in a downtown DC hotel! Meals will be on your own, so bring food money and money for the Metro. There are many ways to serve. We will also be part of the publicity, set-up and break-down teams (including night security for those of us who like to stay up all night).

Group #2
Realistically, not everyone can get off from work/school for Thursday and Friday. A second group will leave Calvary at 4:00 pm on Friday afternoon in order to make the volunteer meeting in time. (All volunteers are required to attend a meeting the night before the event at 7:00 pm.) If you drive yourself, I would suggest parking at the Park and Ride and riding the Metro into Union Station (or parking at Union Station if you prefer). The location of the meeting is a short walk from Union Station. You can meet up with us at Ebeneezers after the meeting if we don’t see you there. If you plan on this option, please talk with me beforehand so we can figure out hotel arrangements, etc.

Since we will stay to breakdown, we are not sure what time we will be finished Saturday night. In order to be safe, we plan on staying over until Sunday morning, September 8, and will attend church at one of the host churches, National Community Church before heading home.

Still have questions? Check the Frequently asked Questions or email us. (I will be on vacation part of the next week. After this Saturday, I will be hard to reach until Labor Day weekend, but Amy will be coordinating all the details while I’m gone.) We will also have an information table at Calvary in the lobby for the next couple of weeks,

Remember:

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.

James 1:27

To reserve your spot, please get a check to Amy (or drop one by the church office), or pay online.

Tags: benevolence, ConvoyDC, evangelism, servant, servantevangelism, socialjustice

One of the reasons so many people never go forward in their faith is that they never put their faith into action. The three values we talk about are Connect-Grow-Serve. This opportunity will change the lives of those you serve and your own life.

Convoy of Hope is a multi-church, one-day, special community event designed to meet both physical and spiritual needs of impoverished families. On average Convoy of Hope partners with 1,000 local volunteers to serve around 10,000 guests. Outreaches give hope by providing 80,000 pounds of groceries, health and dental screenings, free haircuts, games and activities for children of all ages.

The main event is on Saturday. Some of us plan on going a few days early to help setup, get the word out and prep everything. I need people who want to come early and people who are coming for Saturday only.

For more information email me or sign up for more information and we’ll call or email you with information when we have it.

We’re currently studying Liquid, Live at Five during our weekly Sunday Morning breakfasts. It really asks some great questions and connects to real life issues–and it’s fun to do as a group. (This week we’re moving from Dunkin Donuts to McDonalds.)

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Live at Five is the story of Natalie Neff and her struggles to discover purpose and direction in her life. Just out of college, she’s faced with daunting challenges both personally and professionally. Based on the book of James, Live at Five portrays the practical advice of James in a light-hearted, culturally relevant way.

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Many of you may not realize it, but I am competing in the Olympics this year. After much training and discipline, I am ready for the challenge of international competition. As part of my participation, I am allowed to bring guests. If you would like to join me at the competition on Saturday, August 16, I have space available.

Since I am actually competing in the Wii Olympics, all events will be held at my house. And, of course, we’re inviting everyone to join in the competition–not just watch.

After preliminary warm-ups, we’ll compete to see who the greatest Olympian is. Games will begin promptly at 8:00pm. I’ll be providing nachos, so feel free to bring soda, Gatorade, snacks of desserts.

Of course, if you prefer, you can just watch badminton, cycling, fencing, rowing, sailing, shooting, swimming, ping-pong, tennis, track & field, weightlifting and wrestling–or whatever they broadcast from the schedule that day.

Email me or call/text (302-632-0637) for more information or directions. I live right off of State Street near Moores Lake-about a mile from Calvary.

Everyone loved the last gathering at Tom’s house, so we’re doing another BBQ. We’ll have games, wii, movies, smores by the campfire, etc., but we’re starting the night off by grilling. And, if the weather’s right we can canoe/kayak! If you have a kayak, bring it!

Please bring something to share for dinner-potato salad, chips, dessert, etc. Email me or call/text (302-632-0637) for more information. I live right off of State Street near Moores Lake-about a mile from Calvary. For directions, call/text me.

Interested in breakfast? We’re trying something new for Sunday mornings. Join us for breakfast on Sunday mornings at 9:45.

We’ll hit some different spots, but for now, we’ll be heading to Dunkin’ Donuts near the Camden Wal-Mart. Call/text me (302) 632-0637 if you need directions (or click here). We’ll also be posting a schedule at http://yavillage.com/schedules.