Here's Life Inner City along with volunteers packed 3,400 Boxes of Love for families in need last Saturday! A Box of Love is a tangible expression of Christ's love and opens the door to future and lasting ministry by connecting families to churches in their communities.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
How Could A Box Of Love Change A Person's Life?
It happened for Sheela.
Last fall was a low point in Sheela’s life. Her husband had left her and their two teenagers. Sheela had never worked before and finances were really tight. Thanksgiving was going to be a very bleak day.
A woman from one of our partner churches, which is located in Sheela’s Queens’ neighborhood, knew about her situation and lovingly offered her a Box of Love containing a complete Thanksgiving dinner for six.
Sheela was so grateful. Soon after, she began attending the church along with her teenage son and daughter. Little by little, they learned about God’s love for them and became more deeply enfolded into the church family. Sheela committed her life to the Lord and was baptized in August. Her teenagers are now active in the church’s Sunday School program. Through another caring person in the church, Sheela got a job working in a store. Today she is a follower of Jesus and is able to provide for her family’s financial needs.
A Box of Love opens the door to future and lasting ministry by connecting families to churches in their communities. This theme was emphasized at a Here’s Life training last month in which more than 260 people gained practical evangelism and ministry skills in preparation for distributing Boxes of Love through their churches. They are excited about reaching more families like Sheela’s this Thanksgiving. Pray each box will provide an opportunity for a family to hear about Jesus.
November Newsletter
Last fall was a low point in Sheela’s life. Her husband had left her and their two teenagers. Sheela had never worked before and finances were really tight. Thanksgiving was going to be a very bleak day.
A woman from one of our partner churches, which is located in Sheela’s Queens’ neighborhood, knew about her situation and lovingly offered her a Box of Love containing a complete Thanksgiving dinner for six.
Sheela was so grateful. Soon after, she began attending the church along with her teenage son and daughter. Little by little, they learned about God’s love for them and became more deeply enfolded into the church family. Sheela committed her life to the Lord and was baptized in August. Her teenagers are now active in the church’s Sunday School program. Through another caring person in the church, Sheela got a job working in a store. Today she is a follower of Jesus and is able to provide for her family’s financial needs.
A Box of Love opens the door to future and lasting ministry by connecting families to churches in their communities. This theme was emphasized at a Here’s Life training last month in which more than 260 people gained practical evangelism and ministry skills in preparation for distributing Boxes of Love through their churches. They are excited about reaching more families like Sheela’s this Thanksgiving. Pray each box will provide an opportunity for a family to hear about Jesus.
November Newsletter
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
New York Friends: Volunteer with HLIC
Help pack Boxes of Love for Families in Need!
When: November 21, 2009
Where: Here's Life Inner City Warehouse
37-10 Skillman Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
Time: 9am-11am and 11am-2pm
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