LOVE is...
October 3, 2011
 Wow! What a great weekend! I had so much fun Sunday night! My church (along with several other churches and organizations) was privileged to take part in a program called Love Where You Live. On Saturday many had the opportunity to go into the community to serve those who needed to have some things done around their homes. Fences were torn down and rebuilt; yards were cleaned and spruced up; trees were cut back; painting was done; alleyways were transformed; trash was picked up; numbers were painted on curbs; unused muscles were straining; burdens were lifted and hearts were full!
And on Sunday? Celebration of job well done! A block party was enjoyed by many. Hot dogs, cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, and chips were devoured by all. Hope no one went home with a tummy ache. I had the privilege of doing two different things...overseeing the Bounce House with my friend Kara (boy do those kids have lots of energy) and then face painting with more friends...no, I'm not very good at it, but I try hard :)
But my greatest privilege? Watching boys and girls and Dads and Moms walk off with an armful of school supplies! Smiles all around! And, my next greatest privilege? Being part of an organization that has a big heart! The women of Bible Discussion Groups put their resources together and purchased the school supplies...pencils, glue, scissors, paper, tissues, rulers, pens, markers, crayons, etc...the table was overflowing due to their generosity!
Will our gifts of love have an eternal impact? I don't know. They might. They might not! But, that's not my worry...that's God's business. Did our gifts of love make a difference? You bet! How do I know? Those smiles all around were evidence of that fact!
So, a great big thanks to the BDG women who took the time to make a difference! Love, Susan
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