This is what it is all about!
"Oh Thank You Jesus!"
"I know there is a Santa Claus now!"
These were some of the phrases that about 25 of the HHYG heard last night in a little old apartment in west Nashville. For weeks we have been collecting money from you guys for our "Christmas family." Last night after a Wal-Mart run we were able to fill the Easley's apartment with gifts including a couple of bikes. God used us to make sure that the 11 children that live there will be able to open some presents this year. This was just one of several service projects that the HHYG participated in this month. In fact with Lakeshore worship and Christmas parties, YES Holiday Store, and shopping for our Christmas family last night, by my estimate we had close to 100 from the HHYG involved in reaching out to our city in December. Wow! You guys showed up big. More than once I pulled the church van around thinking we would have around 15 only to have to go back up to my office to get the keys to the bus because so many showed. It reminded me once again of what a privilege it is to serve as a youth minister at Harpeth Hills. you guys are amazing!! And you never cease to impress me.
As we were leaving the Easley's apartment last night I caught myself saying to a couple of those that were the last to make it out of the door, "this is what it is all about!"
And it really is! It has me thinking, we need to do more of this!!! We need to continue to think of ways that we can make an impact on our community and reach out especially to those who are in need and hurting.
How do you think we should do that? We have asked the question before, actually several times. But here once again while it is still on all of our minds let's think outside the box and ask for the leading of God's Spirit as we think about what else God may have in store for us to do. What are you ideas about how we can reach out beyond the walls of the HHYG youth room. Post a comment. Evey idea is worth something. Let's brainstorm together. I love you guys more than you know.
because of Jesus,
jason
"I know there is a Santa Claus now!"
These were some of the phrases that about 25 of the HHYG heard last night in a little old apartment in west Nashville. For weeks we have been collecting money from you guys for our "Christmas family." Last night after a Wal-Mart run we were able to fill the Easley's apartment with gifts including a couple of bikes. God used us to make sure that the 11 children that live there will be able to open some presents this year. This was just one of several service projects that the HHYG participated in this month. In fact with Lakeshore worship and Christmas parties, YES Holiday Store, and shopping for our Christmas family last night, by my estimate we had close to 100 from the HHYG involved in reaching out to our city in December. Wow! You guys showed up big. More than once I pulled the church van around thinking we would have around 15 only to have to go back up to my office to get the keys to the bus because so many showed. It reminded me once again of what a privilege it is to serve as a youth minister at Harpeth Hills. you guys are amazing!! And you never cease to impress me.
As we were leaving the Easley's apartment last night I caught myself saying to a couple of those that were the last to make it out of the door, "this is what it is all about!"
And it really is! It has me thinking, we need to do more of this!!! We need to continue to think of ways that we can make an impact on our community and reach out especially to those who are in need and hurting.
How do you think we should do that? We have asked the question before, actually several times. But here once again while it is still on all of our minds let's think outside the box and ask for the leading of God's Spirit as we think about what else God may have in store for us to do. What are you ideas about how we can reach out beyond the walls of the HHYG youth room. Post a comment. Evey idea is worth something. Let's brainstorm together. I love you guys more than you know.
because of Jesus,
jason
posted by Jason Pagel at 9:42 AM
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