During many of ya’lls second week of Spring Break we are going to try something that has been leaning on my heart for a number of years. That is beginning to get to know and help the homeless population in and around our city. We are still working out our details as destinations for each day, but here’s the basic set up.
Wednesday – Friday April 14- 16th We will be helping out some of the local missions and homeless first hand through some of our church agencies and friends.
Saturday Morning April 17th, I am encouraging families to sign up and participate in “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” to help raise awareness, some money, and to meet many of those who are homeless in our community (and see of the folks we met days prior).
Saturday Evening April 17th, I am encouraging families to pilgrimage all the way to Franklin 1st UMC (EastSanctuary at 6pm) to hear Shane Claiborne speak about Kingdom work he’s been a part of as peacekeeper in Iraq, serving those in need alongside Mother Theresa, and his work with his friends as part of The Simple Way.
It is sure to open the eyes of what is out there, spark the imagination of what is possible, and change yours & my families lives forever if you allow it.
shalom, -gavin
