For the past 40 Days, PCC has focused on demonstrating God's love in a very practical way here in the Pocono Mountains. We've not only discussed love in our community group settings, defined it on Sunday morning, displayed it towards one another ... but most of all we've wanted to help others discover God's love first-hand. So, here are some practical ways we have helped others discover God's love:
1. Blood Drive - PCC volunteered to give blood to the local Red Cross. Our recruiting efforts were so successful that we had many who wanted to give but we didn't have enough capacity to meet all the needs. That's a good problem to have. But we'll be more prepared next time around.
2. Gas Buy Down - As gas prices continue to soar and with over 25,000 commuters in our community we decided to give away free gas by buying it down by 71 cents a gallon. We were able to give away 4000 gallons of gas and touch 400 families through this unique outreach. Way to go PCC. And a huge thanks to the many volunteers who stood in the rain and helped make this such a huge success.
3. Food Drive - We partnered with the local food pantry and because of the generosity of PCCers we were able to donate enough food to feed 200 families for 3 and half months. That's just so awesome. God smiles down on a church that serves the poor. Way to go PCC!
4. Commitment Sunday - Yesterday many PCCers made faith commitments to our It's About Time ... building fund. I'd love to tell you what the amount is ... but you're going to have to wait until Sunday. Sorry.
5. Community Groups - Hundreds of PCCers met in community groups and also read through the entire gospel of John together. We focus on spiritual growth seriously here at PCC and try to create an environment where people with will take personal responsibility to become all that God wants them to be.
There's nothing like being part of an outward focused church that seeks to be God's hands, feet, arms and love to a community. This is what it's all about. Is this fun or what!
