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July Outreach Update

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Matthew 17: 20 " Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, Move from here to there, and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you" Summer of Service has already been a slipping sliding good time as we celebrated the children at Hope Global! We enjoyed hotdogs, popsicles and a slip and slide--and fun was had by all! Thanks to the generosity of our congregation, Hope Global also received a donation from NPC for $1690 !! This will continue to provide them with the support they need to have activities and food available to the kids in this neighborhood! We are thrilled to see our Faith in Action--right in our own backyard!! The Summer of Service continues as we partner with Bridging the Gap providing lunches to our local kids in the CJ Smith park! Come join us July 22-26 to either help make the lunches or hand them out--any amount of time is appreciated! (generally lunches are made between 9-1030 and then lunch is handed ...

June Focus: Summer of Service

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Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith.  And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.   During the summer we encourage you to find your Faith in Action. You can serve someone in need; help out in your neighborhood; contact one of our non profit partners or join us in our Care Group for Service. June we will serving Hope Global with a Block Party again this year! We had so much fun playing and eating with the children last year that we are excited to do it again this year! Stay tuned for date and details. Upcoming: Save the Dates July 22-26: Service Project: BTG Summer Lunch Program--we will once again serve lunches to local kids in the CJ Smith park August: we will celebrate Global Missions and highlight Merida, Pura Vida, and Rise Against Hunger is back this year on August 11th during the service!!

May Focus: Bridging the Gap

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Bridging the Gap’s (BTG) programs are designed to meet people where they are.  They offer food, resources, chaplain/prayer support, onsite showers, hot meals, and laundry facilities.  Each week BTG provides pantry services to 750+ families. IMPACT There was a 52% increase in new clients over the previous year.  38,489 households were assisted -- 102,672 individual people were served directly; 14,453 hot meals were provided. Demographics receiving services – The head of 72% of all households is either single, divorced, separated, or widowed; 65% served are female head of households; 62% are working, retired, or are disabled; 18% are actively seeking employment. FOR MORE INFORMATION, please go to @btgcommunity on Facebook/Instagram or below: Office: (770) 673-9110 Textline: (490) 977- 2870 19 First Avenue, Newnan, GA 30263 BTG NEEDS VOLUNTEERS and DONATIONS. Each $1.00 of money donated equals 12 pounds of food.