STORIES

We’re happy to share the following stories and experiences, as written by individuals and ecclesias who have participated in outreach initiatives.

Our hope is that by sharing these stories, others will be encouraged and inspired to do the same whenever the opportunity arises (Galatians 6:10).

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GotYourBack
June 2022
Honesdale Ecclesia
Youth ServicesHonesdale, PA
We received the backpacks for the GotYOURBack initiative. Today, June 26th, in lieu of Sunday School, we gathered for some fellowship time and packed the backpacks with items donated by members and some outside donations as well along with the items you provided us. It felt good to be able to help youths in our …
GotYourBack
June 2022
Schooley’s Mountain Ecclesia
Faith Hope & Charity Foster Care AgencySchooley's Mountain, NJ
The Schooley’s Mountain Ecclesia, NJ donated 24 backpacks to the Faith Hope & Charity Foster Care Agency in Stroudsburg, PA in early June. Brother Zach Nelson, son Remi, and I delivered the backpacks just before the end of the school year here in our area. The backpacks were filled with snacks, hygiene items, a big …
GotYourBack
April 2022
Toronto East Ecclesia
Respite Services - Warden Woods Community CentreToronto, Ontario
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We would like to thank you for the opportunity to show the love of Jesus this winter with the Bags of Love program. We were able to deliver the sleeping bags we received to a 24 Hour Respite Centre. The Drop-In Respite Centre, run by the Warden Woods Community Centre provides …
Knit2Gether
January 2022
Treasure Coast Ecclesia
Adopt-a-Family (AAF)Treasure Coast, FL
The sewing sisters of Treasure Coast FL ecclesia made 24 tote bags from remnants of upholstery projects. The fabrics were free!
Bags of Love
January 2022
Langlois
K light 98.7 radio for lifeCoos Bay, Oregon
When traveling in my car I listen to a Christian radio station from the nearest large town, which is Coos Bay. Recently they were talking about ministering to homeless veterans. Our coastal climate is very cold and wet in the winter. So I thought who better to receive the bags of love. When I contacted …
Bags of Love
January 2022
Idaho Ecclesia
Corpus Christi HouseBoise, Idaho
The Idaho ecclesia was again eager to participate in the Bags of Love initiative for 2021/2022. We decided to match the 20 sleeping bags and delivered the 40 bags a couple of weeks apart. We again chose Corpus Christy which is the only year round day shelter in the area. They had set up a …
Bags of Love
January 2022
Honesdale Christadelphians
Human Services DepartmentHonesdale, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
My dad and I delivered the sleeping bags and pamphlets to our county Human Services Department. They are going to be conducting a P.I.T. (Point in Time) count on January 26th of this year. Point in Time, means that the Human Services Department will be going across our county counting the homeless and giving them …
Bags of Love
January 2022
New Brunswick Ecclesia
Nazareth HouseMoncton, New Brunswick
I have made the delivery of the sleeping bags to the House of Nazareth which is a homeless shelter. What a rough spot. No one had masks. Thanks for sending them so they could go into good hands. Brad Goodwin
Bags of Love
December 2021
Laird Family
The Canby CenterCanby, Oregon
We were delighted to deliver new sleeping bags to the Canby Center last December.  The center supports no/low income residents in Canby, Oregon.  They had just handed out their last sleeping bag in December. The Garden completely re-stocked their supply so they were able to continue their good work.  We were heartened to see their …
Bags of Love
December 2021
Denver Ecclesia
Christ's Body MinistriesDenver, Colorado
We decided to donate our sleeping bags(along with clothes) to Christ Body ministries located in Denver, CO again this year. They are a day shelter and mobile outreach throughout Denver and the surrounding areas. Their focus is on sharing the Gospel as well as providing for the physical needs of the homeless, such as food, …