In the second chapter of Acts, it says that the first church “gave to anyone as he had need.” That first church was the model for how all churches should be and how our church wants to be. Christ Fellowship has always reminded me of that early church and never more so than when somebody says that we are the church that helps people.
Well, we have the opportunity to that again and again right now and more coming soon. Almost every day this week, our food pantry has been utilized. I get asked pretty often if people are abusing that resource and I have to say no. Years ago there were some that probably took too much advantage of us but I just don’t see it anymore. It is somebody different every time and most of them are so very grateful and they hate to ask but are desperate. We understand that and are glad to help. Y’all have been very generous with that and it is very much appreciated. Be watching for more emphasis on this coming soon.
We also have the opportunity to start a coat drive for Chico school kids coming up soon. Our annual Operation Christmas Child emphasis is coming right up and we always enjoy that. I’ll have more copies of our jail ministry list this Sunday. And there will be some other opportunities to “give to anyone as they have need.” And all of this is why God has called us to minister specifically to the poor, the addicted and the incarcerated. We can’t help everybody but we can help those God has given to us. Thank you, Christ Fellowship, for doing that. It makes God look good!
I love you all and I can’t wait to see you this Sunday at 10 and 6.
— Todd