So.. last year we joined up with my Church , The Bethesda Church of God in Sumter S.C. for a winter coat drive. As Jason and I went into the streets to give these coats away, we noticed that a local sporting goods store was going out of business.
I was able to speak with the store folks and found out that in a few weeks all of those sports jackets and hoodies would be on absolute clearance for 60 to 70% off !! So we spoke with our Pastor and our church. You know, the money and jackets and blankets came rolling in. God is so good !! We took to the streets with those coats and blankets. My best guess is that God blessed us with about 90 coats,hoodies and 30 blankets. You know that God directed us to those folks who needed them the most, those folks that were living under the bridge, or in the shelter, or in the runaway shelter. Within two or three weeks all of the coats were out in the streets.
As we went, we had the best conversations about God and the matters of Heaven and how God cares for us and loves us. Much, Much, Much ministry took place over these weeks.
SIDE NOTE::: One day a guy passed me on an old busted up scooter on Broad street. (It was Cold) this guy was sporting a brand new, clean, crisp (Green Bay Packers) Coat. It just made me smile a bit as he rode by.
THE PHOTOS ABOVE ARE OF THE BAGS AND BAGS OF NEW COATS GOD PROVIDED AND A FEW OF THE FOLKS THAT RECEIVED THE COATS.
So, it is that time again. Winter is coming soon. We have started the coat drive here in Sumter and are expanding to Columbia also. We are going to join with the Christian Medics of the Midlands and the Bethesda Church of God to cover this area with the love of God. If you are in our area...Will you join us?? If you are not in this area...Will you answer His call??
The great commission !!! Working to show the love that Christ shows us every day.
Please take just one moment and ask our creator..Where do I go? Who do I help?... When he answers.......JUST GO... IN THE NAME OF JESUS.
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