Love Mercy ’09

Tomorrow will be day one of two that the Wesleyan teens taking part in the Love Mercy youth convention will have the opportunity to make a Help Bag themselves.  They’ll see the seemingly unimportant items that are packed in them and hear a few stories about the lives of the people they have touched.

When I was writing some notes of what to share with them I was reminded that this is all because I listened to God.  Its so hard in this crazy time to be still and listen.  Even harder to not blow it off or try to bargain your way out of real work or commitment.  I am so thankful every day since Help Bags was born this year that God has let me see His hand at work thru these little bags.

I have received support from those I never would have guessed would be a part of it.  I truly learned what priorities and scheduling is all about.  I juggle a full time job, school at night, Help Bags and still have to eeek out time for the world’s most patient and understanding boyfriend.

I have also been shown how much I have and that material things mean so little at the end of the day.

I hope these teens see for a second what God will do thru us if we give Him half a chance. I feel so blessed and honored everyday that he thinks enough of me to let me do Help Bags in His name.

To all of you amazing people who donated – thank you! Who knows what will come from these kids  – I am betting a lot more than we could ever dream.  Remember them in your prayers and those without a bed to sleep in tonite as well…

Together we really are helping the homeless one Bag at a time!

CP MOMMIES FUNDRAISER EVENT POSTPONED

The Central Piedmont Mommies fundraiser to benefit Help Bags at United Wesleyan Church has been postponed due to weather conditions.  An early January date is being looked at and I will post new date asap when scheduled.  A huge thank you going out to Shay, Brandy and all the hard working vendors and mommies for all the effort they put into this event!!! I so appreciate you all!!! It’ll rock in January!!!!!

I need Your help please

Love Mercy 09 is just around the corner and 700 teens will hopefully have the chance to create a Help Bag prior to starting their prayer walk around the streets of Charlotte.  We need a lot of supplies but the biggest need right now is hand warmers ( or toe warmers) and men’s white tube socks.

Today I went to Big Lots and hit the mother load on snacks for the bags! 33 cents for snap open fruit cups!!! ( the snap top is important – no need for a can opener) And socks at Big Lots are 6 pair for $3.88.

We all feel the pinch during the holidays, but if you feel that you are blessed enough to donate towards Help Bags it will be sooo appreciated! Below are the exact counts of what is needed to make it to the goal of 700 Help Bags on the last week of December.  There is also a Sponsor a Bag section located in the green ‘donate‘ tab to your right.  You can sponsor a specified number of Help Bags.  Contact me locally for product donations and I would be happy to pick them up from you!

Gallon sized Ziploc Bags – 329 needed

Mens white tube socks – 444 pair needed

Individually wrapped Tylenol- 277 needed

Band-aids- plenty on hand

Wipes- 411 needed

Individually wrapped Crackers (like Lance)- plenty on hand

Non-cracker snacks ( raisins, snap top fruit cups, snap top tuna, etc) – 257 needed

Hand (or toe) warmers- 564 needed

All is made possible thru God and if the 700 bags are meant to be than they will happen.  Please let me know of you can help Help Bags : )

Have a great night!!