Missions from Morristown

No, it's not Christmas time yet, but it will be before you can have time to sit down. No lie. Especially for me. So don't let yourself get caught up in life and forget to buy your items and pack your shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child!

(Almost) Time to get in the seasonal spirit!

Here from Morristown Food on Foot, we also have three more days to buy and bring Poptarts for hungry kids in our community as school is starting back up. It may help them be more motivated to get up and go if they know they will have something sweet to eat when they wake up. 

This guy from our church is making a big leap of faith!  Please pray for Daniel as he prepares to head to South Asia to spread God's love with so many who know nothing (and some who want nothing) of Him. 

Remember that you don't always have to get involved with preexisting missions; create your own!  Every little bit for the Lord makes a big difference.

Holiday Giving Opportunites

Don't forget that this is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child by Samaratain's Purse!  Even if you did not get to take a box to a church's "shoebox parade" this Sunday, you can still drop them off throughout the week to be delivered.  Remember, you can always give up a few coffees, a few minutes shorter shower a night, a little less tv electricity, or less driving around using gas (and many, many ways to save yourself money) to spend on a child who has never gotten a Christmas present, and may never experience this kind of joy otherwise.  We get so tickeled when we receive gifts that we expect year after year.  Imagine how these kids will feel receiving their first (or best) gift yet, along with the message of Christ's love for them.

"...remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said:  'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"  Acts 20:35

"...for God loves a cheerful giver."  2 Corinthians 9:7

"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."  2 Corinthians 9:8

This is another thing that I am super pumped about.  Last December, our youth group started a new way to encourage raising money for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.  We called it the "Latte Moon Coffee Station.  The youth volunteered to sell and serve coffee, hot chocolate, and apple cider along with all the condiments during the Sunday School time, with the money going to the offering.  We had a blast and raised so much money! This year we are also selling these tumblers pictured above.  I am definately getting one for me, too!