Everyone is!
Each one of us are made in the Image of God. As I looked at this drawing by one of our own, I couldn’t help but think of those who received the Grace Bags in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. I said a prayer for them and then I thanked God for the opportunity we had to serve them. Your reward will be waiting in Heaven but then, I believe part of the reward was in the opportunity we had to do unto others. We are a blessed people and each and every person on this Earth is important to God and to us.
Ronnie
Grace Bags
We are back from Macon and all of us are changed in some way. Today we stopped at Piedmont Park in Atlanta and walked through handing out Grace Bags to the homeless. We got the idea from Sandra who had seen it in a devotional. All of the youth and leaders went to Wal Mart and picked up items like t-shirts, bottled water, canned food, socks, etc…… we packed them in backpacks and then handed them out. It was a great idea and we were blessed more than those who received the gift.
We met and talked with at least 18 people, some shared some of their story and some thanked Jesus right there on the spot for the gift. We were amazed.
As always we went to serve and we were served by others. Look for pictures from the trip soon.
Ronnie
About Ronnie G. Collins
I am the Planting Pastor of Out of the Box Worship Center and I also serve as the Associate Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Hillsville Virginia. We are a Multi Site Church, one church in multiple locations. Our 1st campus is located at 225 Fulcher Street in Hillsville Virginia. Our 2nd location is on Main Street in Hillsville, FUMC Downtown, Out of the Box Worship Center, and our 3rd location is 522 North Main Street in Hillsville and this is our Youth Ministry Center, FUMC Downtown “Out of the Box”, Youth Ministry. The most recent ministry we have is “Out Of The Box Worship Center” and we are located at 516 North Main Street Hillsville. This site is now my main focus, along with the Youth Ministry.
I have a Passion to see hurting people come to know Jesus Christ. I believe that we as Christians have to demonstrate God’s Love to the world, rather than just telling them they are loved. I am married and have 3 sons two very special nephews that are like sons, 3 grandchildren, 5 great nephews, and one great niece that are like grandchildren. I am a blessed man.
I attended school at Carroll County High School, Wytheville Community College, Liberty University, and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
My passions are as follows:
God
Family
Others
Reading
Running
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