The Son Shines

As the sun shines outside today, I am reminded of how great God is. He hears every prayer I lift for each of the 50 prayer requests on my desk. He knows the blessing 1200 of you who signed up to package food for starving children will be this weekend. He is aware of the challenges we face in unsettled economic times. He responds to our cry from pain and grief.

As the sun shines outside today, it reminds me that God loves each of us beyond earthly understanding. Through faithfully trusting and accepting the gift of grace through his son, Jesus, there is eternal hope that extends beyond the things of this world. Now is a good time to accept God's gift. Let the SON shine through you today and as you serve others this weekend packaging food.

Your Area Pastor

Celebration of Hope "Food Challenge"

Celebration of Hope at Willow Creek Community Church provides many opportunites to focus on and care for others as Jesus taught. This past weekend, we had opportunities to learn about the need for clean drinking water in places around the world right in the lobby of our church. Did you have a conversation?

Next weekend 4/25 & 26 in Elgin, 1200 people will have an opportunity to make a difference by packaging sustainable food packs for starving children. My heart was filled this morning to see that almost 1000 have signed up to serve. If you have not registered, or would like to invite more, there are openings on Saturday and Sunday at 5 PM.

Today begins the 5 day "Food Challenge" at Willow. Many of us are participating. I am using this time to open my heart to God. He has already blessed me. Watching 96 of you register for FMSC last night moved my heart to praise. What is your experience?

Come back to the blog each day this week. There will be regular posts. Before leaving the blog today, post a comment on how God is beginning to speak, what you hope He will do in your heart, or perhaps a blessing already provided. My hope is we can encourage others and lift up "Yeah God" stories. READY for the CHALLENGE? Start now!

Blessings,
Your Area Pastor

Get involved and make a difference.

Celebration of Hope is looking for volunteers to pack 4 million meals for Feed My Starving Children. Our community serve takes place on April 24-26 at the CARS ministry in Elgin. Click now and sign up to take part in this great celebration.