Those who know the Gospel know that we receive God’s provision so that we can provide for others in Jesus’ name. As we do so, we get to show to others His mercy and His compassion. Not only do we get to show it, we get to do it joyfully and with passion:
"But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth." (1 John 3:17-18)
In other words, if we are not overflowing in generosity and charity what evidence is there that the love of God abides in us? As a way of encouraging this lifestyle of stewardship, Hebron has partnered with Penn Hills Service Association and Military Connections to Gather food and supplies Sunday mornings, October 30, November 6 & 13.
For Penn Hills Service Association, we are gathering non-perishable foods: cans of soup, fruit, & vegetables, pasta & spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, jelly, and cereal (hot & cold).
For Military Connections we are gathering: granola bars, 5 Hour Energy, candy canes, mints & gum, pop-tarts, lollipops, Skittles, Starburst, PowerBars, single serve Kool-Aid, single serve powdered Gatorade, Slim Jims, individual bags of snacks (pretzels, chips, cookies & crackers), and chocolate candy.
So, as you shop in the next month, remember that we have a tangible way to minister to those who are struggling. We have the opportunity to show them the love and mercy of God by providing for their basic needs. And we also have the opportunity to show those serving our nation in our military that they are loved by God.
Bring these supplies with you to worship on those three Sundays, and we will make sure Ed Hoover at PHSA and Summer Tissue at Military Connections know that Hebron desires to be a place that God uses to show Himself to the world.
