Inner City Christmas by Keith Cook
News Event: On The Go Annual Christmas Outreach and Festival will be held on December 15, 2012!
"As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God." 1 Peter 4:10
Each year my family, along with our entire team and nearly one hundred and fifty volunteers, collect Christmas presents for families in the inner city of Nashville. We actually pass out over 2,000 gifts. We do this with the help of churches, Sunday school classes, and individuals.
It is such a great joy to share in this way. We have been going out every Christmas for the last seventeen years. From this ministry we have been able to launch out and start monthly ministries in the neighborhood. We have actually seen young people from the neighborhood minister with us on projects in other neighborhoods.
One month's project saw us pass out coats to the needy. These coats were collected by school children in Nashville and Memphis. One month we were able to pass out gloves. Every month is different. We pray door to door, hold home Bible studies, block parties, and GoKids clubs. It is so much fun.
We need your help with this year's Christmas outreach. We need gifts for each individual in each home. You can purchase specific age related gifts or give a monetary donation and we will purchase them. Would you consider helping us with this tremendous outreach to one of our local communities?
Recently we went out and delivered food boxes to over 100 families in Nashville. We were able to do a survey of the families and there are many needs. Most homes will have a poor Christmas without our help.
Pray for God's direction this holiday season. There are so many needs all around each of us. If God should give you opportunity to help us we would appreciate your help. Fill out a participation card with all your up to date information or go to www.onthego.org and click on the "On The Go Volunteer Sign Up" button and select the volunteer and gift. Decide how you want to participate. This year we also have a website site up at www.otgoutreach.com with all of the latest info on the Holiday Outreaches! There are several options. You can pick one or all.
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for those who do not have the blessings you have. Pray that God will give you opportunity to share with many this Christmas season.
On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go Ministry Supporters. It takes teamwork to make the dream work! Our ministry supporters have made commitments to play a vital part of our team through praying, sharing, caring, going, and growing.
Thank you for taking the time to pray for this important division of On The Go Ministries. For more information on any our ministries here at On The Go, you may send your questions to info@onthego.org.
On The Go Daily Devotional for December 5, 2012
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