Who do you give a _______about??

The Lead Team recently attended a one-day conference. One of the speakers related his story of running into an old friend of his who walked away from his faith. It’s a heart breaking experience for any Christian when they run into a former Christ-follower who is now far from God. After the speaker attempted to inspire his friend to change his mind about “faith”, he thanked him for at least listening to him. This wayward believer responded by saying, “I listen to you because you give a !%#! (insert bad word)  about people.”

The Bible makes clear that “doing good” to others is not an old fashion thing. “Doing good” is a response to divine opportunities.

Galatians 6:9-10
9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

Yep- you read it right! We are to take advantage of every opportunity to do good to all people. Our biggest mistake would be to complicate this. Treating others with goodness, respect and love will capture the world’s attention. Best yet, average, ordinary people can make the biggest splash through the simplest ways of help. That’s the power of compassion. Before you ask for “an ear”, touch a heart. Be believable.

Here are some opportunities our Local and Global Compassion Teams have facilitated for us at BridgePointe:

•    Food Drive-  April -22nd -April 29th:
We are partnering with Papa’s Pantry, a local Christian assistance program that ministers to families in need. There is a list of the top 10 food items needed in the bulletin.

•    Moldova Car Show-  April 28th
     Painting Party-  May 6th:
When you support these events you help us raise funds to provide a summer camp experience to orphans in the poorest country in Eastern Europe-  Moldova. We are sending as BP team this summer. So when you support these events, you equip our BP team to provide a free camp for the kids.

•    Servolution- May 5th, Saturday-  9-12 noon:
We breaking into groups to do basic yard work at homes for people in need of a hand.  If you can hold a rake or broom, you qualify. Lunch served!

So …. who will you give a _____________ about?