100! One hundred is an exciting number, but let me begin with a disclaimer. Matthew 6:3 (NIV) says "...when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing." So, I want my audience (all 2-3 of you who click over here :)) to know that I try to balance a Biblical attitude towards giving with a general intent to inform our church body of the final outcome of a ministry effort. And that leads me to another disclaimer - we won't know the final outcome of what these boxes will accomplish in the hearts and lives of children and their family for a long time - perhaps we will not know this side of heaven. Suffice it to say that these shoebox Christmas gifts are tools for ministry, gateways to evangelism, and a delight to needy children in impoverished nations.
So, returning to the lead line. 100! 100! One hundred is an exciting number. We've all been to the high school basketball game where the home team plays a sub-par team and you hope you can 'hit 100.' Well, in this case, one hundred shoeboxes is an exciting final count and an answer to prayer. It is a testimony to the generous and giving spirit of FBC Pawnee when it comes to missions projects. Thank you, church, for allowing me to lead in this effort.
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