Our church just launched a new campaign for our outreach ministry…be the church. We got the idea from Danny Rivers’ new website - bethechurch.cc where instead of going to church, it’s time to be the church - a call to social action.

Project #1 - 50 Bag Lunches to the Homeless in Baltimore City and Inner Harbor
On an early Saturday morning, a small group of us met at our church office to make up 50 bag lunches, and then drive down to Baltimore to pass them out to the homeless. We started out downtown Baltimore driving up and down the street seeking out those in need, and just pulling over and serving them. Then, we went down to the Inner Harbor and passed out the rest of the lunches to those sleeping on sidewalk benches. The look on these people’s faces as we were the hands and feet of Jesus were priceless. And we didn’t even tell them where we were from…who we were, nothing, just “God Bless….” That’s what it’s all about.

Project #2 - Homeless Couple in Elkton, MD
Driving down 279 in Elkton, at the Petro Truck Stop and McDonalds stands a homeless woman with a sign that says “Homeless, Hungry, anything is appreciated.” I stopped the other day and said, “Can I get you anything?” She said anything would be appreciated….and my husband and I are in need of winter coats badly.” I went back to our “Be the Church” team and stated the need. We all pulled together and came up with clothes and toiletry items for the couple, and we had it delivered this past week. They have a friend, an older lady who is in need of items as well….so Friday, another run is being made. Say a prayer for Genevieve, her husband Michael, and Linda this week.

“Treat your friends as you do your pictures, and place them in their best light”
-Jennie Jerome Churchill