Purses with a Purpose

A couple of weeks ago we finished our women's study on Jonah. Throughout the study we were encouraged to think missionally. To process the idea that the gifts and talents God has given to each of us are not merely for our personal gain. They are meant to be shared with those around us to show the love of God that is at work in us. God wanted to use Jonah to save a wicked city and went to great lengths to make it happen.

As a group we wanted to open ourselves up to this call, collectively. We wanted to take a step towards showing that knowing the Word of God isn't just for us but is meant to change our lives in such a way that others can't help but be affected by Jesus in our lives; the power of the Holy Spirit working through us. One of the ways we wanted to show love to others was by collecting current clothing and purses for women who were looking for a new start and were preparing for an interview. What I really enjoyed was filling the purses with personal items and hygiene items that would be necessary for helping someone in their job preparation.





I pray that as we continue to grow in our love for God, we will continue to grow in our love for others and be passionate about them knowing and experiencing God's love. May we see the needs around us and respond with our time, talents and money.